CLINIC DIRECTOR- OTP

UHS•Petersburg, VA

42d

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director for our clinic in Petersburg, VA called Foundations Health. The OTP Program Director provides leadership and oversight of the Opioid Treatment Program and is responsible for ensuring the overall clinical integrity of the program. Responsibilities include direct supervision and management of all clinic staff and operations. The program director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. The program Director is responsible for the operation of the opioid treatment program and who assumes responsibility for all its employees, including any practitioners, agents, or other persons providing medical, rehabilitative, or counseling at the program at any of its medication units. The program sponsor is responsible for ensuring the program is in continuous compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree preferred
At least 3 years work experience providing clinical care services to individuals with substance use disorders and 3 years work experience in administration or programmatic supervision in human services
Must have one of the following licenses in VA: LPC, LCP, LCSW, LMFT, or RN

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the OTP
Overall administrative oversight of all program operations.
Supervise staff in compliance with Federal and State regulations, and assist in planning, interpreting, and implementing the program protocol.
Develop communication mechanisms that provide interested parties (social services, health departments, law enforcement) with general information about the program outside of regular operating hours. This involves community outreach such as attendance at community functions, sponsorships and educating the public.
The Program Director may cover caseloads on a temporary basis in emergency situations as a result of staffing shortages
To ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and Agency rules, regulations, and policies
To sure that clinic operates within all operating budgets including payroll, supplies and overtime.
Actively recruits for all clinic staff including contract labor.
Responsible for accurate daily accounting of all cash transactions (including deposits) and daily accounting of methadone/suboxone inventory at the clinic.
Monitor all clinic staff and contract labor in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
To keep Agency informed, through the Regional Director, of any significant events or regulatory issues which may occur.
Make timely recommendations to address any regulation concerns or significant issues that occur within the clinic.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with local, state, and federal authorities as necessary.
Guides, coaches and disciplines all staff within their clinic according to Colonial Management Groups standards.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels of qualified personnel are maintained in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and Colonial Management Group’s policies.
Ensures all counselors, nurses, pharmacists and physicians are appropriately certified/licensed to practice in their respective state.
To provide quarterly quality assurance reviews.
Achieve a three-year accreditation award from recognized accrediting bodies through daily application and conformance with national accreditation standards.
To prepare and submit annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily reports as requested and required
Ensures that all Clients and staff have completed all intake, admission, discharge and aftercare paperwork.
Develop Client group session schedule for counseling staff to further strengthen the Client’s bond with the clinic.
Ensures proper training and development for all clinic staff and contract labor.
Ensures Client progress is accurately documented by staff in Client charts.
Identifies any clinic needs and works to address these needs.
Educates Clients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
Conduct staff meetings on a regular basis.
Actively participates in CARF compliance and state audit process.
Other duties as assigned