Team Leader; Residential Programs

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

A great place to work.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide 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.

Hours:
Monday
- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with one late night 12:00pm-8:00pm

Location: All Straight & Narrow locations

Sign on bonus of $3000 (Full time Only) (New Employees Only)

As a line counselor, the team leader will provide leadership and oversight of specific program and clinical operations as instructed by the program’s clinical supervisor. Responsibilities will focus upon working with the clinical staff to ensure the provision of services based upon the organizations policies and procedures and licensing standards.

• Maintain a minimum case load 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 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 and
• 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.
• Provide mental health services to clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain professionalism, ethical conduct and appropriate boundaries at all times while delivering direct services to clients or representing the agency in accordance with agency standards and substance abuse best practices.

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. If no LCADC/CADC must be obtained three years from the date of hire.

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and 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. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.