Substance Use Disorder Program Director (LCSW, LPC, LCDP)
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Substance Use Disorder Program Director at Howard R. Young Institution in Wilmington, DE. The Program Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population and will oversee all SUD programs at the facility. VitalCore prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services, promoting a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of its staff.
Requirements
- Must have a Master’s degree in social work, counseling psychology, or other similar degree that leads to a clinical license.
- Must hold a Delaware clinical license - i.e., LCSW, LPC, LCDP or equivalent.
- Certification in chemical dependency (i.e., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - CADC, CAADC) or certified co-occurring disorder professional (CCDP)
- Must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience leading a substance use disorder treatment program. This experience must include administrative duties and direct responsibility for oversight of the program.
- Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for a candidate with at least two years’ experience working in a Therapeutic Community (TC) environment.
Responsibilities
- The SUD Program Director assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- The SUD Program Director Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The SUD Program Director utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions.
- Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
