SUD Program Manager

KETCHIKAN INDIAN CORPORATION•Ketchikan, AK

5d•$36 - $54

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Program Manager provides primary oversight of daily operations of the Substance Use Disorder program. Develops policies and procedures to ensure adequate and focused treatment modalities clients. Provides continual evaluation in an effort to improve service delivery consistent with quality improvement principles and practices to maintain state and federal licensure and certification. Responsible for the continual development of staff and program services to ensure the provision of culturally-responsive services.

Requirements

Certification as a CDC II
Minimum 3 years experience in a mental health and/or substance use clinical setting.
Progressive responsible administrative/management/leadership work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform duties of this position.
A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for clinical programs and “best practice” techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory practices; community organization/development principles and processes.
Knowledge of social problems experienced by Alaska Natives and American Indians.
Knowledge of culturally relevant counseling techniques and ceremonies.
Knowledge and ability to carry out federal confidentiality rules for clients seeking substance abuse services.
Knowledge and understanding of the ASAM Criteria.
Ability to provide substance abuse treatment services in a clinical and community-based setting.
Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor degree in the human service field and/or experience working with adults with substance abuse and/or mental illness.
5 years experience working with individuals with substance use and/or behavioral health challenges
CDC-S, MAC, or other comparable state or national certification
Experience working in a Substance Use Disorder program that includes the provision of medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide general, daily oversight of program services.
Delivers professional substance use disorder treatment and referral services.
Performs a variety of casework activities including screening, intake and assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning.
Maintains a regular caseload of clients, and see’s walk-in clients in line with department expectations and within scope of abilities.
Makes and receives referrals from other local agencies; establishes rapport and cooperative working relationship with other programs and agencies.
Provides advocate services for clients in obtaining services from public agencies, lawyers, schools, or others concerned with the client.
Administrative duties include analyzing and writing reports, provide substance abuse program direction, and staff supervision. Assignments are performed with considerable independence and are reviewed by the Behavioral Health Director through staffing, monthly reports, and quarterly reviews for effectiveness reflected in ongoing or completed casework.
Attends meetings, conferences and workshops in order to more effectively assist clients.
Directly supervises the substance use disorder staff and provides clinical supervision to all providers within the substance use disorder treatment programs of the Behavioral Health Department.
Collaborate with Behavioral Health Director to develop care integration within KIC Tribal Health Clinic, and with other KIC programs and community services.
Ensures staff development through training plans and staff certification development plans.
Ensures program is continually evolving to integrate best practice information, cultural knowledge, and Tribal council goals are integrated into program services.
Other related duties as assigned by Behavioral Health Director within scope of position.