What are the responsibilities and job description for the GILEAD - Program Director position at Gilead Community Services?
Middletown Outpatient Program Director 08PD1
About the position:
Gilead’s Middletown Outpatient Clinic Director works 40 hours Monday – Friday (flexible hours) to provide administrative and clinical oversight of outpatient and intensive outpatient(IOP) services, including personnel management and supervision of clinical services. The Clinic Director provides a high level of clinical expertise regarding outpatient treatment for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Clinic Director should be knowledgeable and proficient with the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the American Society of Addiction (ASAM) criteria. The Director will ensure services meet the needs of Gilead’s client population and that they are consistent with Gilead’s Mission and Recovery Core Principles.
Minimum Requirements:
Responsibilities:
About the position:
Gilead’s Middletown Outpatient Clinic Director works 40 hours Monday – Friday (flexible hours) to provide administrative and clinical oversight of outpatient and intensive outpatient(IOP) services, including personnel management and supervision of clinical services. The Clinic Director provides a high level of clinical expertise regarding outpatient treatment for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Clinic Director should be knowledgeable and proficient with the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the American Society of Addiction (ASAM) criteria. The Director will ensure services meet the needs of Gilead’s client population and that they are consistent with Gilead’s Mission and Recovery Core Principles.
Minimum Requirements:
- Required: Master’s Degree in Human Services Field
- Full Licensure Required (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
- Number of Years of Experience: 5 total
- Prior administrative, supervisory and clinical experience directing services in the field of mental health and addiction services
- Prior knowledge of mental health and addictions treatments and best practices
- Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
- Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
- Work-life balance, with flexible scheduling and generous paid time off (up to 4 weeks paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).
- Truly affordable medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
- Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
- Scholarship, and professional development opportunities
- Hands-on learning experience and mentorship
- Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
- Opportunities for growth within Gilead
Responsibilities:
- Provides a high level of clinical expertise regarding mental health, substance use, and co-occurring substance use disorders
- Creates, monitors and maintains processes for all contractual agreements, accreditation standards and licensing regulations for programs of responsibility (e.g., Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), CARF, etc.).
- Maintains and implements clinical models consistent with evidence-based and best practices with a special focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and restorative treatment approaches.
- Monitors clinical quality assurance through staff evaluations, assessment of educational and training needs and supervision of each of the therapeutic programs.
- Consults with the Clinical Department Director, Prescriber staff and Administrative Leadership staff regarding medical and mental health risk management needs.
- Responds to afterhours calls, for evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Works in coordination with the agency Administrative Support staff for proficient service delivery. Other duties as assigned.
