Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program Director

Department:

36621 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Nursing Psychiatric

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY:

Under administrative review, responsible for the overall operations of an intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field of study with five years of experience in clinical substance abuse counseling and education required.

Experience managing and marketing intensive outpatient programs required. Experience in research and education preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Licensed clinical practitioner with experience in counseling substance abuse patients (LCAS, LPC, CCS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees the planning development, marketing, administration and evaluation of an intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment program and the buprenorphine treatment programs.

2. Maintains National Accreditation with the Council of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities.

3. Functions as a clinician in the counseling of patients by conducting therapy sessions, and developing treatment plans. Obtains authorizations from managed care organizations to assure reimbursement.

4. Coordinates and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.

5. Represents the program to all related managed care companies and organizations serving as the program liaison, spokesperson and representative. Establishes external contacts where chemical dependency health education services are needed.

6. Supervises and coordinates personnel activities, including hiring, performance evaluation reviews, merit recommendations and vacation schedules.

7. Provides a system of budgetary control for the program, compiles, and prepares financial progress reports.

8. Identifies, investigates and resolves client-related problems. Responsible for maintaining high clinical quality and outcomes of the program.

9. Directs the development of administrative documents, manuals, records and reports relevant to program.

10. Participates in departmental teaching with residents, medical students and research activities as appropriate.

11. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel in various departments as well as outside providers, community agencies, health departments, etc. Highly organized with the capacity for multitasking in a fast paced environment Excellent computer skills with the capacity to learn electronic medical record and scheduling systems quickly Knowledge of HIV/AIDS disease and/or experience working with people living with HIV a strong preference Strong familiarity of Forsyth and surrounding county transit systems Familiarity with dealing with cultural issues in diverse, underserved population

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast paced, high energy, working environment

Pay Range

$43.30 - $64.95

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution