ACCS Assistant Program Director - North County Integrated Team C

Open Sky Community Services • Leominster, MA

6d • $45

About The Position

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, or in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals. The teams are tight knit, supportive and multidisciplinary. Open Sky’s talented clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff provide quality, compassionate care to individuals served. The Assistant Program Director provides clinical oversight to the integrated team and directly supervises Clinicians and Substance Abuse Counselors. They ensure the timely and thorough Screening (Critical Needs Assessment) and Enrollment of individuals referred to ACCS and ensure timely completion of the Comprehensive Assessment, updates and other clinical assessments, as needed. Other Key Responsibilities: Identify and evaluate individuals served risk issues and develop appropriate critical need interventions and transition plans. Develop and implement a strategic plan identifying specific evidence-based practices, goals, and objectives for each division. Support and monitor the implementation of identified evidence-based practices and clinical approaches ascribed to by the agency. Provide direct intervention to people served to conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and clinical interventions. Participate in the facilitation of the Quality Improvement Process and the development and implementation of business plans in collaboration with the Integrated Teams.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LADAC I) or License Eligible, required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Human Service management, required.
• Leadership skills, time-management, and effective verbal and written communication skills. required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight to the integrated team
• Directly supervises Clinicians and Substance Abuse Counselors
• Ensure the timely and thorough Screening (Critical Needs Assessment) and Enrollment of individuals referred to ACCS
• Ensure timely completion of the Comprehensive Assessment, updates and other clinical assessments, as needed
• Identify and evaluate individuals served risk issues and develop appropriate critical need interventions and transition plans
• Develop and implement a strategic plan identifying specific evidence-based practices, goals, and objectives for each division
• Support and monitor the implementation of identified evidence-based practices and clinical approaches ascribed to by the agency
• Provide direct intervention to people served to conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and clinical interventions
• Participate in the facilitation of the Quality Improvement Process and the development and implementation of business plans in collaboration with the Integrated Teams

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees