Director of Crisis Stabilization Center

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Program Director is responsible for the overall clinical management and administrative operations of his/her assigned program(s). He or she is responsible for managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees; assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served and the communications between program employees and agency administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervises and monitors the environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive.

· Monitors quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the program’s clinical services and safety of the environment of care.

· Manages program services, improves existing services, and develops new treatment components to meet the needs of persons served.

· Helps develop, implement, and deploy agency policy and procedures.

· Provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.

· Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, disciplines, and may terminate subordinate staff.

· Provides administrative supervision for plant operations; ensures a safe and secure environment of care.

· Ensures clinical staff maintains accurate, complete, and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.

· Ensures that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and comply with all Federal, state and local law/regulation, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

· Interfaces with other department and clinical program directors to meet the agency’s goals and objectives.

· Plans, develops, and conducts in-service training to maintain and improve staff competencies.

· Participates in internal management/quality improvement committees.

· Represents Samaritan Village at community and public forums.

· Adheres to all responsibilities and duties of a New York State-mandated reporter.

· Keeps abreast of changes in the field.

· Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or Psychology with four-six (4-6) years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, at least three-five (3-5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health for designated programs.

AND

· OASAS CASAC certification (Advanced or Master Level) if not a licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) for designated programs.

AND

· OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours): Successful completion required by all Advanced and Master Level CASACs within one year of the hire date for designated programs.

OR

· A licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) with licensure as LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or Psychologist with at least four-six (4-6) years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, at least three-five (3-5) years administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health services.

· Knowledge of evidence-based treatments, managed care principles, and behavior practices.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and EHR.

· Seminar in Field Instructions (SIFI) preferred or a willingness to obtain SIFI within one year from the date of hire for all Program Directors who are Social Workers.

· Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, CSAT guidance.

· Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.

· Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local law and regulations governing treatment programs for substance use disorder.

SKILLS:

· Strong leadership and effective management skills.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Good analytical and organizational skills.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A combination of sitting and standing is required for large portions of the day. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be able to work at times under stressful conditions. A work week in excess of forty hours is common.