Assistant Program Director
About The Position
The Assistant Program Director supervises counseling staff and facilitates program activities. The role also supervises and participates in primary counselor duties for clients and their families, including screening and intake, client and family orientation, treatment-plan development, crisis intervention, and group and individual sessions. In the absence of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director may assume leadership duties. The position supervises clinical and case management services for CASA Hostos clients, complies with clinical administrative requirements related to client services under CASA, DMHAS, and DPH regulations, participates in CASA program administrative activities, maintains professional competence and skills, and projects and maintains a positive image to patients, visitors, and program personnel.
Requirements
- Licensed in Connecticut as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
- Three years of professional counseling experience, or a combination of a degree in a related field and professional experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation, resources available to chemically dependent people, and self-help groups.
- Appreciation for culturally relevant treatment and willingness to commit to providing such services.
- Growth-oriented and willing to set and work toward professional goals.
- Appreciation for and willingness to develop continuing skills toward multicultural competency in a behavioral health setting.
- Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Supervise counseling staff and facilitate program activities.
- Supervise and participate in screening and intake, client and family orientation, treatment-plan development, crisis intervention, and group and individual sessions.
- Assume leadership duties in the absence of the Program Director.
- Supervise clinical and case management services for CASA Hostos clients.
- Comply with clinical administrative requirements related to client services outlined in CASA, DMHAS, and DPH regulations.
- Participate in administrative activities of CASA programs.
- Maintain professional competence and skills.
- Project and maintain a positive image to patients, visitors, and program personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
