Withdrawal Management Program Director

Withdrawal Management Program Director

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Medically Supervised Withdrawal Management (AKA Detox and ASAM Level 3.7)

Supervised by: Executive Director  

The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of a 10-bed medically supervised detox facility, clinical supervision of the nursing staff, administrative supervision of support staff including the assistant director, substance use counselors and peer-oriented recovery techs. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality client care and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This position will serve on the agency leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current State of Maine licensure and 2-years of nursing leadership or management is required for this position.
• Individuals with a Public Health background or backgrounds working with those experiencing Homelessness or in doing street outreach or other mission driven, service oriented, positions are encouraged to apply.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Experience, grit and a compassionate heart for working with people experiencing chronic substance use disorder and /or mental illness.
•     Experience in screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of alcohol and drug withdrawal symptoms a plus!
•     Experience in hiring, supervising, training and supporting staff required.
• Must possess a willingness and desire to work collaboratively with the agency leadership team to solve issues and improve the quality of treatment services for our clients across the organization.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records, email, and office software programs is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct activities and services for the detox facility including:
• Maintain 24/7 nursing staff schedule and adequate prn pool.
• Provide backup direct nursing care for clients when regularly scheduled staff are unavailable/absent. 
• Personnel - Support the professional growth of program staff by providing regular feedback and coaching to all staff.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration and professional growth.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality and compassionate client care in accordance with evidence-based practices and professional standards.
• Hold weekly Staff Meetings, ensuring clear communication and execution of programmatic objectives.
• Lead daily staff huddles in collaboration with the medical providers to ensure alignment with individual treatment plans for clients
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, medications administration guidelines and client safety protocols
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records, assessments, interventions and outcomes in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee collection and analysis of data related to client outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on current trends, research, and best practices in addiction nursing and incorporate them into the program’s policies and procedures.
• Update Standard Operating Plans and Emergency Plans to ensure safe operation of the facility.
• Serve as point of contact for pharmacy business operations.
• Maintain the program budget to move towards program solvency.
• With the New Horizon’s Medical Director, hold ultimate responsibility for treatment decisions for clients within the program.
• Manage callouts from nursing staff and assist with on-call coverage.
• Facilitate good communications and working relationships with other agencies and resources. 
• Ensure all staff understand and practice client confidentiality as defined by 42-CFR regulations and demonstrate high ethical and professional standards.
• Accept and perform other duties as assigned.

Wellspring does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, or receipt of public assistance in the admission or access to treatment of its programs or activities.