Credentialed Team Leader (Women's Program)
About The Position
Straight and Narrow, headquartered in Paterson, NJ, is the largest program of its kind, providing innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring, and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs. This position is for a Team Leader in the Women's Program, with hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, located in Secaucus, NJ. The role involves leadership and oversight of specific program and clinical operations, ensuring services are provided according to organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards.
Requirements
- LCADC, CADC or BA/MA/MSW/LAC/LSW or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in addictions treatment program experience.
- Thorough understanding of the multiple needs of the substance abuse disorder population and evidence-based treatment services.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a minimum caseload as required by the level of care of the program assigned.
- Supervise the counseling team as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Director.
- Provide oversight of the clinical coverage of services.
- Participate in Team meetings as scheduled.
- Provide the Clinical Director with monthly reports on the status of the program.
- Participate in the program Strategic Planning process with the Clinical and Director and implement the strategic plan initiatives.
- Plan, develop, and initiate Program Development initiatives with the treatment team.
- Participate in the design and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Assist in the oversight and manage the submission of daily billing of services provided.
- Assist in the departmental orientation and training of the counseling staff and interns.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a Volunteer Services Program.
- Obtain/maintain appropriate licenses/certifications.
- Continue to pursue own professional development.
- Assist in the maintenance of county and state contracts as appropriate.
- Be available for necessary site visits.
- Obtain and maintain appropriate licensure for Agency.
- Work with Clinical Supervisor and Director on program development.
- Make recommendations to clinical team regarding the admission of new residents.
- Input client data into NJSAMS and monitor LOCI renewals as needed.
- Facilitate groups and/or individual sessions (process and educational) as needed.
- Ensure that individual clients are compliant with medical and psychiatric treatment recommendations and that this treatment is noted on client’s treatment plan.
- Act as a member of the treatment team, providing clinical assistance to residents.
- Actively participate in staff meeting, clinical team meeting, supervision.
- Continue to upgrade skills by attending relevant training and workshops.
- Participate on at least one CQI committee.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
- 403B with employer match
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- In-house training seminars
- Two training days for certified professionals
- Supervision for individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT
- Employee discount programs (Working Advantage program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
