Clinical Program Director (47201)

WESTCARE INC•Jessup, MD

5d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clinical oversight of all assessment and treatment activities and ensures the delivery of a therapeutic treatment culture for a region within the State of Maryland. This includes planning, development, and oversight for facility treatment programs, including, but not limited to, curricula, psycho educational classes, therapy groups, lectures, and community meetings. The Clinical Director also ensures that programs comply with all contracting agency obligations, evidence-based practices, and Company policies and procedures. The Clinical Director will continuously monitor the efficacy and fidelity of the therapeutic program and administrative functions. Essential Job Functions are below:

Requirements

Ability to understand a variety of models including behavioral therapy, theories of addiction and dynamics related to substance use and other risk factors.
Ability to know and comply with program documentation requirements, applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Ability to conduct initial clinical assessments and/or evaluations which serve as the basis for diagnosis and treatment.
Ability to tailor helping strategies and treatment modalities to the participant's stage of dependence, change or recovery.
Ability to appropriately use strategies from accepted models with participants with substance use and other risk factors.
Able to establish rapport with Participants, including management of crisis situation and determination of need for additional professional assistance
Travel required with some work on weekends or evenings required
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing programs, preferably MS Word, and spreadsheet programs, preferably MS Excel. Internet skills.
Ability to work independently.
High level of initiative.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Maryland Department of Corrections.
Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain OIG and NSOPW Clearance and
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Health and Human Services and experience as an administrator or supervisor, preferably within a correctional or residential program.
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Board Approved Supervisor Preferred or
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an Approved Supervisor Letter in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a correctional population or criminal justice programs preferred.
Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all qualified staff are utilized to provide services to participants in accordance with allowable counselor-to-program participant staffing ratios
Provides clinical supervision and support to assessment facilitators; may conduct assessments from time-to-time in the absence of personnel
Provides clinical supervision and support to group facilitators; may conduct groups from time-to-time in the absence of personnel
Ensures all programs function in a manner that satisfies contractual obligations
Generates timely and accurate reports on the status of program operations and communicates to agency personnel
Delivers consistent quality of services by developing and maintaining an environment that promotes excellence in all operations
Monitors and evaluates all business
Develops and implements process improvements to increase efficiency
Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.