Substance Abuse Treatment Program Director

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Working under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Program Director is a visible leader responsible for managing the Substance Abuse Department. This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of client educational/therapeutic activities; clinical and administrative supervision of SUD staff; review and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures; utilization review and supervision of admission activities to determine appropriate levels of care;

development and implementation of program changes designed to meet the needs of the population served.

The Program Director at KIHS is ultimately responsible for the daily administration and supervision of KIHS delivery of SUD clinical services. This includes training and development of SUD clinical staff. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that all Addictions Counselors have a foundation that will allow them to perform all responsibilities of their position. The Program Director, in partnership with the CEO & Medical Director, is responsible for managing Key Performance Indicators.

This individual provides oversight and authority to ensure compliance with KIHS policies and procedures. The Program Director has responsibility for the long and short-term planning, program evaluation, and compliance with federal, state, local, and independent regulatory statutes.

Must have an active CAC-AD license*

• In partnership with the CEO & Medical Director is responsible for executing established clinical outcome Key Performance Indicators including patient retention, successful program completion rates, direct client care, clinical outcomes, program census and attendance, and Average Length of Stay.
• In partnership with the CEO & Medical Director is responsible for ensuring SUD staff Key Performance Indicators including counselor direct care hours are being met
• Sets a standard of clinical and professional excellence providing clear expectations and accountability for all SUD staff, including ensuring that all staff adhere to guiding principles
• Along with the CEO & Medical Director is responsible for overall patient satisfaction. Responds to patient concerns and resolves clinical, program, and customer service issues with solutions that are in line with established ethical guidelines and best practices.
• Safeguards model fidelity ensuring that an evidence-based, harm reduction and recovery-oriented approach to patient care is promoted and practiced.
• Is skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and Trauma Informed Treatment Approaches, and assists in training clinical staff in these approaches.
• Provides supervision with a focus on performance management as well as clinical certification or licensure.
• Will complete weekly clinical supervision documents within 24 hours of supervision and submit to clinical leadership in accordance with company clinical supervision policies.
• Ensures completion of clinical documentation including Treatment Plans, BAMs, group, individual, discharge summaries, and all other required documentation
• Facilitates and documents weekly staff meetings and group supervision, and case consultations as needed.
• Regularly observes groups and individual sessions to ensure service delivery meets clinical standards.
• Completes and submits to clinical leadership the required number of active chart reviews as well as 100% of intake charts and 100% of discharge charts to ensure all treatment and documentation being provided is consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Reviews daily and weekly reports to ensure patient care, documentation, and other Key Performance Indicators are adhered to.
• Reviews all admission, discharge and other census data weekly for their program / area of responsibility.
• Coordinates with clinical leadership / Human Resources the on-boarding and termination status of all employees consistent with organization standards
• Responsible for carrying a reduced caseload. A temporary full caseload may be required based on program needs.
• Will be responsible…