Assistant Director of Detox (Full-Time/40 Hours, Wareham)

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Detox oversees clinical reviews to monitor patient progress while supervises and directs the clinical staff in the provision of counseling and/or related functions. The Assistant Director of Detox must have supervisory and interpersonal skills to manage and supervise a diverse clinical staff and provide the oversight and training necessary to achieve optimal clinical performance.  This position requires the ability to incorporate regulatory standards into clinical practice to ensure compliance.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training, supervision, and mentoring to maximize counselors’ performance and improve time management skills of the staff.
• Prepare and maintain counselors’ work schedules to provide adequate coverage seven days a week. 
• Review clinical documentation and records for completion and quality regulatory requirements.
• Conduct performance appraisals and participate in hiring and termination recommendations.
• Participate in program planning, development and other management functions.
• Perform direct counseling services when necessary, in accordance with awarded privileges.
• Participate in utilization review activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure that services provided meet UR and managed care requirements.
• Interact with administrative, utilization review, admissions, and other clinical disciplines to ensure the efficient coordination and timely delivery of treatment services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing standards.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other clinical disciplines to advance quality of patient care and achieve program performance goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Yes

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.  

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in an Addiction or Mental Health Treatment program preferred. Previous experience with current clinical best practices in addiction treatment. 
• Skills: Ability to put current clinical best practices in addiction treatment into practical applications.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Independent License, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT required. 

 BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):

•  BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts 
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
  • 403b retirement savings plan with employer match 
  • Personal financial management services
  • Life and supplemental life insurance
  • Critical illness and accident insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition assistance

 Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.