Clinical Director - Full Time - SUD experience required

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a Clinical Director to join their team. This role is for individuals who are hope-bringers and changemakers, dedicated to promoting long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The ideal candidate is a leader who enjoys working with diverse backgrounds, can engage in difficult conversations with compassion and respect, and has the ability to develop, influence, train, and lead others. A strong understanding of ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial characteristics of substance use disorder and/or mental illness, client-centered principles, and Motivational Interviewing strategies is essential.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or equivalent field.
Specialized training in supervision.
Required licensure or certification: LCPC, LCADC, or CAC-AD with supervisor’s letter from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists OR LCSW-C from the Board of Social Work with supervisor’s letter from the Board of Professional Counselors.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria and corresponding levels of care.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial characteristics and other comorbid behaviors of substance use disorder and/or mental illness.
Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with people based on client-centered principles and Motivational Interviewing strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff based on client and facility needs, ensuring alignment with best practices, state regulations, and licensing entities.
Implement treatment schedules to promote appropriate clinical interventions.
Provide close supervision of counselors and therapists, including oversight of required documentation such as electronic client health records and treatment entries, in accordance with established policies and regulatory agencies.
Intervene in difficult cases and approve all referrals to specialized care.
Supervise the aftercare component of treatment.
Attend, participate, and facilitate meetings and special events like retreats, trips, and workshops.
Maintain a small client caseload when necessary.
Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
Assume responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Director.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.