Program Director

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Residential Program Director - 

Major Duties: 

The Program Director works closely with the Chief Clinical Officer and is responsible for the provision of clinical services to clients enrolled in their assigned unit. 

This position provides program oversight and clinical supervision for all counseling staff on their assigned unit including clinical service delivery, maintenance of client records, contract compliance, public relations, and liaison with various government and private agencies and officials. This position is a member of the Management Team. 

In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment and develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with said codes and regulations;



Ensure that continuous quality improvement addresses both client needs and compliance with WACs, RCWs, and Federal Regulations;

Ensure that the agency treatment programs are maintained in such a way to be in substantial compliance with Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and Department of Health (DOH) certification reviews;

Prepares and submits statistical reports to the Chief Clinical Officer for program compliance with contract performance indicators;

Provides clinical supervision of treatment services including case staffing, chart entries, case audits, and treatment plan reviews;

Orientation of all new staff to their assigned unit;
Ensure compliance with all applicable Lifeline Connections contracts;
Prepare and present in-service training to staff in order to meet the needs of the changing trends in chemical dependency
treatment;

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

A Master’s degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required;
Six years experience as a qualified counselor as defined in WAC 388-805, or its successor, may be substituted for the degree;
Have a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a state approved chemical dependency treatment program;
Ability to meet the licensing requirements of a Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington State (CDP) consistent with WAC 388-805 and RCW 18.205 within a period of time set at time of hire;
Previous documented experience working with an understanding of statistical methods, managing budgets, supervision of personnel and program management;
Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance may be required;
Current CPR/1st Aid certification required for staff members working in residential units;
Good verbal and written communication skills;
Great attendance; 
Ability to work well with others.

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

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