Senior Clinical Program Director

Advocates•Hudson, MA

15h•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Program Director is responsible for the direction of an intensive clinical residential program serving six individuals with histories of complex trauma, mental illness, and substance use disorders. They provide supervision and rehabilitative direction to a team of program staff and persons served. They will develop staff skills in responding to complex issues such as co-occurring disorders, substance abuse and trauma. The Senior Clinical Program Director will conduct assessments and provide therapeutic services while managing the daily operations of the program. They will provide leadership and participate in an on-call rotation. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a difference?

Requirements

Masters Degree and Clinical Licensure Required . Credentials accepted: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LRC, LADC I, Licensed/Registered OT, LABA, BCBA. Licensure within the state of MA required. Independent licensure preferred but may be within 1 year of eligibility.
Minimum of one year experience in residential and supervisor settings strongly preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which he/she is assigned.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and as well as work independently
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong computer knowledge.
Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.
Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport persons served.

Responsibilities

Provide focused leadership, support and supervision for all staff within the team.
Develop and monitor staff scheduling to ensure program coverage and budgetary compliance.
Conduct weekly staff meetings and community meetings to ensure quality services.
Ensure staff are up-to date on all trainings
Oversee the collection of information needed for the assessment and for the development of the clinical formulation.
Responsible for the development of treatment plans in collaboration with the person served.
Demonstrates a proactive, customer-service oriented commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff, individuals served, colleagues, families, and external stakeholders to facilitate and promote effective working relationships.
Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with Advocates clinical philosophy and all licensing and regulatory bodies.
Provide feedback to and participate in supervision with the Director of Clinical Services.
Generate reports as necessary to maintain satisfactory compliance standards.
Maintain professional, pleasant and helpful demeanor at all times.
Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the expected timelines for the division.
Ensure that rehabilitative treatment and clinical record meet Rehab Option standards and billing codes are entered in a timely and accurate manner.
Support individuals in transition between group homes and independent living.
Assist with all facets of the move which includes packing/unpacking, organizing for a physical move, setting up utilities, cleaning.
Provides oversight, documentation, and may administer medications per MAP protocols. Ensures that the program is adhering to MAP standards.
Provide transportation to persons served as connected to treatment needs.
Responsible for monitoring the upkeep of the program site, as well as individual client residences ensuring a safe home like environment.
Provide on-call coverage for emergency crisis intervention and consultation.
Liaison to other community providers, related agencies and develop community resources, as needed.
Attends and actively participates in all supervisions and staff meetings.
Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications and licenses.