Master's Degree or Doctorate in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
Current and valid LMFT, LMSW, PhD, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, MFTI, RD, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Minimum of two years' experience in administration or management of mental health programs.
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills required.
Experience in conducting staff training and evaluations essential.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the treatment program to ensure quality and initiate improvements.
Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings for effective communication and client progress oversight.
Participate collaboratively in the staff interview process to assess qualifications.
Provide bi-monthly in-service trainings on key therapeutic areas.
Evaluate professional staff performance and set developmental goals annually.
Manage client caseloads and assign cases based on therapist expertise.
Participate in marketing efforts and maintain community relationships.
Benefits
Full-time employment with a Monday to Friday schedule.
On-site work location in Fairfax, VA.
Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated treatment team.
Engagement in community outreach and professional networking.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The MH Program Director (PD) is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and clients. He/She consults with the Division Leader, Director of Operations and the Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and client treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with the Discovery Behavioral Health mission statement and values.
Essential Job Functions:
Oversees all aspects of the program to ensure quality and initiates any quality improvement that may be necessary.
Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members; proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clients.
Participate in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members.
Provide bi-monthly in-service trainings to all Professional and Counseling treatment staff.
Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to:
Diagnosis and Assessment
Group Therapy
Milieu Management
Communication Skills
Evaluate and apprise each member of the professional staff, completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year. These reviews are to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafter.
Contributes to effective teamwork by working independently with staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
Completes utilization reviews, oversees primary therapist process of utilization review and assists in the process of assuring that all client stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc.).
Works with staff and facility manager to arrange coverage of all shifts. Ensure that adequate staffing is provided for shifts. Adjust staffing to match census when necessary.
Maintains a client caseload as appropriate to census, assigns client cases based upon match with each therapist, provides individualized treatment for each case. Provides individual and family therapy.
Co-leading process group and/or any additional clinically oriented groups on an as needed basis. Provides oversight of all other groups conducted.
Participates in the marketing plan as requested. Maintaining collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionals. Conducting facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessary.
Providing on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessary.
Participates in supporting Discovery in Recovery and/or Parent Support/Alumni Groups.
Exercise supervision of all professional and counseling treatment staff
Obtain training and a login for the state CHRIS and CONNECT systems (Virginia State Only)
Knowledge, Education, & Experience
Masters Degree or Doctorate preferred in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field strongly preferred.
A current and valid LMFT or LMSW or PhD or PsyD or LPC or LCSW or MFTI or RD or equivalent strongly preferred.
Two years' experience in administration or management of mental health programs.
Employment Status: Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday Work Location: On-site - Fairfax, VA Compensation: Pay Range: $80,000-120,000 annually
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