Assistant Clinical Director

The Recovery Village•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

1d•$93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is a behavioral healthcare management company focused on treating addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We prioritize behavioral health and assist individuals in overcoming these challenges. With facilities across the U.S., we have been committed to this mission since our inception, employing advanced patient care approaches. Each facility aims to offer high-quality care through effective, evidence-based therapeutic models to help individuals lead healthy, fulfilling lives free from substance abuse and mental illness. The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper’s cutting-edge, 55,000 square foot facility offers a full continuum of care, ranging from detox and inpatient rehab to outpatient sessions.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human services field.
Independently licensed in the State of practice required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor or other behavioral health related fields
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
LCADC (Licensed Clniical Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor) required.
A minimum of 2 years’ of work experience in mental health field required.
Knowledge of JC standards.
Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence

Responsibilities

Providing 24-hour management of all clinical functions of the facility, in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
Providing effective leadership to the clinical staff.
Assisting Clinical Director in developing effective clinical programming and ensuring staff compliance to the curriculum.
Assisting Clinical Director with proficiently auditing documentation to ensure compliance to company policy, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, ASAM standards, and Medical Needs Criteria.
Using substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment.
Providing and monitoring group therapy sessions to ensure quality programming is delivered and to ensure compliance to the program curriculum.
Assessing patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Effectively manage a 50% caseload.
Providing coaching and mentoring to clinicians.
Reviewing and signing off on documentation as directed by Clinical Director.
Working closely with the Clinical Director to ensure all clinical staff are meeting 92% compliance on facility metrics.
Providing at least twice monthly feedback/coaching sessions with staff to improve lagging metrics.
Monitoring staff’s performance, providing coaching and discipline as needed to ensure peak performance.
Identifying areas for improvement within the department by analyzing data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.
Providing Clinical Supervision to clinicians who are not independently licensed/certified.
Providing trainings to Clinical department and other department as required by Clinical Director.
Assisting Clinical Director to ensure departmental goals are met.
Assisting Clinical Director with meeting with all employees at least bi-monthly to provide feedback on documentation and therapeutic performance and to provide guidance and coaching as needed.
Assisting Clinical Director to effectively monitor staff’s performance, providing coaching and discipline as needed to ensure peak performance.
Leading Daily Flash Meetings in the absence of the Clinical Director.
Leading Clinical Staff Meetings in the absence of the Clinical Director.
Assisting the Clinical Director to recruit and hire clinical team members.
Maintaining positive relationships with all staff.
Creating a positive environment for staff.
Providing a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
Participating in administrative duties to include but not limited to group scheduling, service time, auditing assigned by Clinical Director.
Performing other tasks, as assigned.