Assistant Clinical Director

Alsos Behavioral Management•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director assists in the execution of the clinical and counseling services for patients of the facility, using resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care in accordance with regulatory standards. He/she monitors patients at all times, ensuring safety and compliance with treatment protocols. He/she also performs a vital function in aiding clients on their road to recovery as needed.

Requirements

Must hold at least a Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or equivalent field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical role within Chemical Dependency field
Must be committed to drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use
Active state license LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, or equivalent licensure. If independent licensure is not established, must be under active, board-approved supervision and able to submit supporting documentation
Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
Competency with electronic health records

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and accreditation process strongly preferred
Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly prefer
Leaders in active recovery must possess a minimum of 2 years of sobriety

Responsibilities

Work the floor and cover shifts for clinical call outs, as well as oversee a staff of individual and/or group therapy addiction therapists
Meet with addiction therapists to provide clinical supervision (if independently licensed)
Assess patient symptoms regularly, report condition changes to physician if change in treatment plan may be necessary
Assist in overseeing and actively improving fitness, enrichment, chapel and/or other ancillary programs designed to complement Clinical Treatment Protocol
Lead group therapy as necessary in absence of available Group Therapist
Have the ability to be on call at least 5 days a week for at least 12 hours per day
Perform managerial duties as assigned by the Clinical Director such as compliance, audits, and staff training.
Assist or lead patient intake process as needed
Oversee all clinical staff including hiring, training, and termination in the absence of the Clinical Director
Assist in coordinating all outside speakers and guest lecturers included in Treatment Protocol
Assist in reviewing Biopsychosocial Evaluations and Individualized Treatment Plans
Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings to evaluate progress of all patients and makes recommendations for adjustments to Treatment Plan
Serve as “Manager on Call” periodically as assigned by Administrator
Plan, assign, and direct work; coaching and motivating the clinical team in the absence of the Clinical Director
Appraise performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in the absence of the Clinical Director
Perform all other tasks assigned by supervisor