Clinical Director SUD at Gaudenzia, Inc.

Crownsville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Training, Supervision, Client-Centered Principles, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Documentation, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Compassion, Diversity Awareness

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Who We Are Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time. As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder. Who We’re Looking For A successful Clinical Supervisor enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments. You are an aspiring or experienced leader who has the motivation and ability to develop, influence, train and lead others! You possess the knowledge of ASAM criteria and corresponding levels of care as well as the biopsychosocial characteristics and other comorbid behaviors of substance use disorder and/or mental illness. You possess considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people based on client-centered principles and Motivational Interviewing strategies to facilitate long-term recovery. What You'll Do At Gaudenzia 1. Develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff based on the needs of clients and the facility; training must be reflective of best practices and congruent with state regulations and licensing entities. 2. Implements treatment schedule to promote appropriate clinical interventions. 3. Provide close supervision of counselors and therapists and of required documentation including electronic client health records, treatment entries, etc., in accordance with established policies, which comply with licensing, funding and regulatory agencies. 4. Intervene in difficult cases and approve all referrals to specialized care. 5. Supervise aftercare component of treatment. 6. Attend, participate, and when necessary, facilitate meetings and special events such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc. 7. Maintain a small client caseload, when necessary. 8. Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures. 9. Maintain appropriate professional certificates and credentials. 10. Be responsible for the facility when the Director is unavailable. 11. Other related duties as assigned by Program Director or designee. Qualifications for this Role: Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements: * Must possess, at minimum, a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or equivalent field plus specialized training in supervision. * The following licensure or certification is required: LCPC, LCADC, or CAC-AD with supervisor’s letter from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or LCSW-C from the Board of Social Work with supervisor’s letter from the Board of Professional Counselors. Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day. * - We hold client care as our top priority. * - We assume good intentions. * - We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect. * - We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other. * - We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances. * - We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization. * - We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action. * - We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency -- someone's life may depend on it. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occuring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice -- and a treatment provider of choice -- in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us! Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or verteran's status.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Director will develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and state regulations. They will also supervise counselors and therapists, intervene in difficult cases, and maintain a small client caseload when necessary.