Director of Residential Services

CKF Addiction Treatment pay range

This range is provided by CKF Addiction Treatment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

70,000.00/hr -  75,000.00/hr

Reports To:

Vice President of Clinical Services & Program Development

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university
• 1–2 years of related experience
• Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Kansas
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Licensed by the State of Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor (LMAC) or Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

• Licensed by the State of Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board as a Master’s Level License (LMLP, LMFT, LMSW, LPC); dual licensed is preferred

• Federal and state regulations for residential SUD treatment facilities
• Policies and procedures related to residential care, client rights, and grievance processes
• Documentation, treatment planning, and EHR systems
• Leading and managing residential staff, including counselors, techs, and other support staff
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Effective oral and written communication skills to distribute unbiased, easily understood information to diverse audiences
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees and patients
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

This position is responsible for the oversight of residential counseling staff and clinical programming. The Director of Residential Services will supervise both the residential techs and nurses to ensure the day‑to‑day operations of the residential unit meet quality standards. The Director of Residential Services will ensure that residential patients are receiving quality therapeutic services.

• Provide oversight and weekly supervision to residential counseling staff
• Ensure residential documentation is completed timely and accurately
• Provide weekly supervision and oversight to Residential Nurse
• Ensure the residential department is in compliance with KDADS and CARF standards
• Maintain patient files in a site‑visit‑ready manner
• Direct and coordinate activities of practicum students
• Provide counseling to patients individually and in a group setting
• Assist detox patients in developing discharge plans and follow‑up services
• Establish and maintain work schedules of residential counseling staff
• Work with Residential Nurse to manage the waiting list for patients
• Work with Residential Nurse to maintain a budgeted census
• Maintain contact on a regular basis with referral sources
• Create training schedules for new counseling staff
• Take admission calls when Residential Nurse is unavailable or out of the office
• Provide oversight of patients’ schedules and group activities
• Understand and implement all Tap 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies
• Comply with all policies and procedures related to clinical licensure
• Review documentation regularly to ensure compliance with company standards and policies
• Other duties as assigned

• Work 8‑hour days, based on an 8‑hour day
• Occasionally: 25–2.5 hrs daily
• Frequently: 2.5–5.5 hrs daily
• Continuously: 5.5–8 hrs daily
• Typical tasks include sitting, standing, lifting