Substance Use Out-Patient Program Manager
The Out-Patient Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day clinical management, clinical records and coordination of clinical programs identified for the specific position. Program Manager is responsible for the following programs: Anchorage Wellness Courts, Akeela Assessment Center, Women & Family Outpatient, Family Care Court, OCS Engaged Families, Transitional Housing, and Wild Iris Clothing Closet.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:
Recruiting and supervising a variety of staff that may include clinicians/counselors, case managers, behavioral health associates, and program assistants including conducting performance reviews of those reporting directly to this position and conducting staff meetings.
Understanding the requirements to which Akeela must adhere as outlined by Medicaid, Joint Commission, funding sources, HIPAA, and State regulations.
Manage an operating budget for each clinical program and how to assure adherence to those budgets.
Ensure direct services maintain “evidence based best practice standards”.
Overseeing, reviewing, and approving the assessments conducted by the mental health assessment counselor and the substance use disorder assessment counselor.
Acts as program liaison with current and future pilot projects
Experience supervising substance abuse services within correctional centers preferred.
Experience providing & supervising outpatient substance abuse services preferred.
Competencies:
Ability to mentor, coach and train new staff
Ability to organize and prioritize daily staff activities
Knowledge of the DSM-5 and the ASAM-PPC-R
Knowledge the various levels of care as defined by ASAM criteria
Understanding cognitive-behavioral approaches for clients with criminal backgrounds
A thorough understanding of substance use disorder treatment approaches
Ability to develop and monitor program budgets
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education/training/certification: Meets the following requirements for degree:
- For Substance Abuse Programs: Related field degree or Chemical Dependency Certification (CDC), or, based on experience, agreement to obtain CDC within six months.
- Experience: Five years minimum experience providing clinical services in a behavioral health setting. Prefer experience with Co-Occurring Disorders;
Positions Supervised:
- Program Assistant (1)
- Lead Counselor (1)
- Intake Counselor (1)
- Transitional Housing Case Manager (1)
- OCS Engaged Families Case Manager (1)
- Substance Use Disorder/Integrated Assessment Counselor (2)