Essential Job Functions

 Administrative:

• Coordination of assigned program components
• May assist in operation of program in absence of Program Supervisor
• In weekly clinical team meetings, develop and assess  focused treatment plans for new and continuing residents with attention to clinical assessment, resident’s use of treatment, length and intensity of treatment

 Supervisory:

• Responsible for direct clinical supervision of direct care staff.  Develop clinical leadership role in team and staff meetings

 Direct Service:

• Assists with interviews of potential residents
• Provide clinical intakes, individual and group psychotherapy to residents
• Help facilitate one recovery support group per week
• Helps to promote a recovery environment that enables program participants to feel safe while residing in the program
• Demonstrates utilization of and ongoing training on various evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Meets weekly for administrative supervision with Program Supervisor

 Reporting Relationships:

• Report as necessary to Program Director

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be similar to those outlined.

 Qualifications

• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines or closely related field: clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, or social work; or possess a LADC1
• Depth of clinical and supervisory experience
• Possess skills in organization and leadership
• Possess experience in substance abuse and mental health services; LICSW or LMHC preferred, LCSW acceptable

 Skills

• Excellent oral & presentation skills
• Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively
• Working knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of community