Service Director, Substance Use Disorder #1313

Lifeworks Nw • Portland, OR

316d • $109,402

About The Position

The Service Director, SUD is responsible for the successful daily operations and future development for both clinical and operations in the Substance Use Disorders service area, which includes Residential and Outpatient services. Work with other Service Directors as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure LifeWorks NW's quality care and success in the community. This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Rockwood site.

Requirements

• Minimum Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) required or CADC I and a Master's or Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline.
• Graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) in a recognized mental health discipline preferred.
• Five years post the Masters level, progressively responsible clinical and administrative experience.
• Five years clinical experience with service area population.
• Previous Senior Leadership experience preferred.
• Previous successful experience in community mental health, addiction or prevention services, staff training and supervision, with broad theoretical perspective to allow work with a multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, program development, grant writing, interest and skill.
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to master use of proprietary software including electronic health record system.
• Requires access to a car and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Senior Leadership experience preferred.
• Graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) in a recognized mental health discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and responsible for budgeting, quality management and contract compliance for Service Area.
• Develops new programs in coordination with business and strategic plan.
• Pursues and writes grants, participates in fund raising.
• Establishes direct service expectations for clinical staff.
• Oversees monitoring of employee productivity and compliance as needed.
• Establishes staffing requirements (FTE).
• Provides final approval of new hires and their salaries.
• Assists direct reports with work issues including establishing clear expectations regarding performance and training.
• Oversees and advises on Performance Evaluations and performance concerns for staff within Service Area.
• Provides regular supervision to staff (minimally two times per month); performance reviews completed timely and accurately; reviews and approves timesheets.
• Provides support and attention to employee successes and addresses performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintains accurate documentation of supervisory meetings.
• Provide training to community partners, agency staff and others.
• Oversees accurate and timely completion of program reports.
• Run standard reports needed for budgeting and supervisory responsibilities.
• Attends informational, clinical and management meetings which may include all-agency, team and consultation meetings, staffings, intra-agency trainings, etc.
• Represents LifeWorks NW at community meetings.
• Travels between sites or in the community.
• Requires ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Requires ability to carry rotating cell phone for regularly scheduled weeks.
• Participate as part of the Senior Leadership team that reports to the Executive Leadership team at LWNW.

Benefits

• $109,402 starting annual pay plus full benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree