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St. John's Community Services · 3 months ago

Residential Program Director- Ithaca, NY (32819)

Ithaca, NY, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

St. John's Community Services is one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the District of Columbia, dedicated to supporting individuals of all abilities. They are seeking a Full-Time Residential Clinical Director to provide clinical, administrative, quality assurance, and supervisory functions at an 11-bed residential facility, ensuring the development of treatment plans and compliance with required licensures.

Assisted LivingCharityHome ServicesNon ProfitRetirement

Responsibilities

Prepares and submits clinical reports to leadership

Ensures the development and maintenance of treatment plans

Performs review and supervisory maintenance of official records including treatment plans, progress reports, session and group notes, and discharge/aftercare plans

Assists Residential Counselor staff in their development and understanding of chemically dependent behavior, interviewing skills, group facilitation skills, therapy techniques, client evaluation, and clinical documentation

Supports leadership in ensuring programs maintain required licensures and certification including but not limited to OASAS, CARF, DOH, and DEA

Provide clinical support for all aspects of admissions, including referral, assessment, intake, and insurance for the organization

Prepare internal and external reports including but not limited to Tompkins County Quarterly reports, CARF reports

Collaborate with the Director of Homeless and Housing Services and State Director to interpret and analyze program data to drive future program decisions

Assists with requests for proposals, OASAS applications and other internal and external reports as requested by the State Director

Keep abreast of new and emerging concepts, strategies, and techniques in the services

Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings as requested; and

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Substance Use CounselingClinical SupervisionTreatment Plan DevelopmentElectronic Health RecordsTherapeutic RelationshipsDe-escalation TechniquesQuality Compliance StandardsResidential Services ExperienceGroup FacilitationCollaborative Approach

Required

A minimum of 5 years of FT experience in the treatment of SUD, or a related field

Appropriate credentials (such as CASAC-AC or CASAC-MC or other QHP as defined by 14 NYCRR Part 800) including any of the following credentials, who are in good standing with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority, as applicable, with a minimum of one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of addiction:

A credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) who has a current valid credential issued by the Office, or a comparable credential, certificate or license from another recognized certifying body as determined by the Office

A counselor certified by and currently registered as such with the National Board of Certified Counselors

A rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification

A therapeutic recreation therapist certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation or the American Therapeutic Recreation Association

A professional licensed by the NYS Department of Education including PA, NP, RN, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW)

A mental health practitioner including: a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a creative arts therapist (LCAT), and licensed psychoanalyst

Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required

Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks

Preferred

Experience in residential services would be an asset but is not a requirement

Expertise in substance use counseling and culture, facility with various modalities, orientations, and approaches, as well as excellent grasp of historical and emerging trends in substance use and recovery fields, including Harm Reduction & Multiple Pathways of Recovery concepts

Fluency with electronic health record utilization and quality compliance standards with regard to client charting. NYS licensure and OASAS programmatic experience a plus

Efficacy with collaborative approach to work alongside client to empower them to develop their individualized goals

Exemplary ability to create, maintain, foster, and (as needed) repair therapeutic relationships with clients

Fluidity with de-escalation techniques to be utilized preventatively and proactively with regard to potential client crisis