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Director of Substance Use Recovery and Empowerment Program
Location:
Parsippany, NJ
Description:
The mission of the Mental Health Association is to promote mental health, with the integration of physical healthcare, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with mental health disorders and addictions. The Substance Use Recovery and Empowerment (SURE) program provides individuals with support and assistance in developing a plan for recovery from substance use and related mental health concerns. The team’s goal is to assist those diagnosed with a substance use disorder with achieving long term recovery while living a fulfilling and productive life. MHA is seeking a Program Director to join our Substance Use Recovery and Empowerment Team! Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program. Competitive Pay Location : Parsippany, NJ Qualifications : Individual meets at least the minimum following qualifications: A New Jersey licensed psychologist who possesses a Certification of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology, or is an LCADC; A New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, who is a certified clinical supervisor by The Certification Board, or is an LCADC; A New Jersey licensed professional counselor, or licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a certified clinical supervisor by The Certification Board, or who is an LCADC; A New Jersey licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who, in addition, holds a Master's degree recognized by the New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee, Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety as meeting the educational requirements; A New Jersey licensed physician, certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, or a Board-certified psychiatrist; or A New Jersey licensed advanced practice nurse who is a certified clinical supervisor by the Certification Board, or is an LCADC. Incumbents with a Master's degree in counseling or social work not possessing any of the qualifications specified above shall obtain LCADC status by June 1, 2012, or another health professional license that includes diagnostic and supervisory authority for work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature. Leadership and team-building skills to inspire staff energy and creativity and develop a milieu of mutual respect and teamwork. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays to provide 24 hour/crisis availability. Valid driver’s license in good standing. Responsibilities: Responsible for the direction, provision and quality of substance use counseling services Develop and maintain written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program, reviewed by the administrator, for substance use counseling services Ensure that the behavioral and pharmacologic approaches to treatment are evidence based or based on objective information to provide treatment services consistent with recognized treatment principles and practices for each level of care and type of client served by the program Provide or ensure, and document, that direct clinical supervision is provided at least one hour per week to all clinical staff, individually or in a group setting, with group supervision not to exceed 50 percent of supervision time . Ensure that substance use counseling services are provided as specified in the client treatment plan, and coordinated with other client care services, if applicable, in order to provide continuity of care Ensure that the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders is provided by appropriately trained and qualified clinical staff, and that the clinical supervision of such staff is provided Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for substance use counseling personnel, and assigning duties Assess and participate in staff education activities and providing consultation to program personnel Provide orientation to and evaluation of new counseling staff prior to the assignment of counseling responsibilities Ensure that all counseling staff are properly licensed or credentialed Participate in the identification of quality care indicators and outcome objectives and the collection and review of data to monitor staff and program performance Participate in planning and budgeting for the provision of substance use counseling services Ensure that clinical staff are being supervised by the appropriately credentialed staff Develop, monitor and provide the client and treatment team a written schedule to update each client treatment plan(s) in order to ensure clients' needs are met Maintains an active client caseload. Reports to: Senior Director of Clinical Services Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.Generous 401(k) match.Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D Employee Rights under the FMLA Powered by JazzHR
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