Behavioral Health Manager for SUD

Whitman-Walker Health•Washington, DC

3d•$85,000 - $110,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Manager for Substance Use Disorder Services will work to promote and maintain the recovery and well-being of Whitman-Walker Clinic’s clients by leading and operating a team of SUD/Mental Health professionals, recovery peer specialists and volunteers. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and successful implementation of all Outpatient SUD services. Some of the duties will include performing client assessments, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, training program staff, and executing the department’s evaluations efforts.

Requirements

Clinical knowledge based in mental health, SUD treatment, HIV/AIDS and social work and or professional counseling practices that is generally developed through on-the-job experience in a clinical environment where mental health and substance use disorder treatment services are a primary focus.
Demonstrated understanding of the BAL and UA testing methodologies and testing protocols.
Ability to conduct mental health counseling that respects the dignity and diversity of all clients.
Must be able to maintain a fluid and flexible work schedule that is driven by client caseload, program needs, and departmental goals. This may include nights and weekends as needed.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its impact on diverse populations, including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. And its impact of SUD.
Professional proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
Ability to prepare accurate, concise, and comprehensive reports.
Experience with medication as treatment (MAT) for opioid and other substance use.
A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology or related area.
At least three years’ experience working within SUD treatment programming, preferably with supervision experience.
Relevant experience working with clients across the demographic spectrum.
Experience working with clients living with HIV.

Nice To Haves

Research experience a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and make improvements to a model of SUD treatment services that emphasizes timely delivery of services, efficiency, program relevancy, and client-centered services.
Maintain a clinical caseload of 25 hours face to face (this may be done with individual and group).
Responsible for program expansion, development and curricula.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight of all SUD services at 1525 14th Street NW and Max Robinson Center.
Proactively enforce the policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulations as established by Whitman-Walker Health, the Dept. of Behavioral Health/SUD division (Chapter 63), and Federal and government agencies.
Participate in grant proposal writing, prepare monthly narrative and monitor grant deliverables.
Supervise clinical staff.
Execute responsible fiscal management, which includes the regular monitoring of expenditures and receivables from all income generating sources, i.e. third part insurance, self-pay, etc.
Manage the upkeep of all blood alcohol and urine testing devices.
Take part in the development of annual budget to meet departmental needs.
Network and market WWH SUD services to area agencies and organizations to ensure a steady flow of client referrals at both sites.
Recruit and hire appropriate clinical, administrative, and volunteer staff which may include student interns and those looking for special projects.
Facilitate new hire orientation and staff development as needed.
Ensure all staff members and volunteers maintain their licensure and certification.
Participates in management meetings to act upon a variety of matters including personnel matters and provides updates and reports as requested.
Supporting management in fact finding efforts concerning managerial actions or union grievance processing.
Reviews and makes recommendations for changes to collective bargaining agreements and the Employee Handbook to ensure ongoing compliance.
Assist and manage SUD budget within the larger Behavioral Health Budget.
Manage all SUD clinical staff and Recovery Peer Specialists.