Gateway Foundation, Inc.
State Clinical Director (Substance Abuse Programs)
Gateway Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
State Clinical Director (Sign On bonus of $10,000)
Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life‑saving mission.
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Sign on Bonus of $10,000 and potential additional relocation available for Clinical Director Responsibilities
Coordinates the oversight of the clinical department of an assigned substance abuse treatment program, and ensures client needs and contractual obligations for quality and quantity of care are met. Provides crisis support to therapists and clients. Observes and documents individual and group counseling sessions and reviews clinical records for quality and contract compliance
Assesses and evaluates clinical programs to ensure that client needs, licensing requirements, clinical supervision requirements, Gateway standards, and contractual obligations are met. Monitors trends and makes recommendations on service provisions. Develops policies and procedures to ensure quality services for clients and accountability for staff.
Compiles clinical data and information and prepares analyses and reports for review and use in planning and evaluating program services, contract compliance, and achievement of service delivery objectives.
Reviews documentation of clinical records for compliance with licensing standards, completeness, timeliness, and Gateway's quality improvement standards.
Assists in developing recommendations to improve overall program quality and effectiveness.
Conducts clinical staff meetings to review clinical treatment plans and documentation to ensure clinical standards compliance, and provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems. Approves recommendations for client disciplinary actions and discharges.
Serves as leader to assigned personnel to promote commitment to organization philosophy and mission, and continuous professional growth and development of staff.
Interviews, hires, evaluates work performance, disciplines and discharges subordinate staff.
Develops and implements training plan for all staff as well as developing a program to help non‑credentialed staff get certified. Would also develop the training for the GDC staff training.
May coordinate and conduct scheduled in‑services, or arrange outside training services in accordance with contract terms.
Oversees and/or investigates, documents, and resolves complaints or incidents concerning clients, family members, visitors, or staff. Refers sensitive issues to State Director.
Serves as program liaison, and maintains and fosters cooperative working relationships with variety of referral resources and services, community organizations, and criminal justice and social services agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health or substance abuse counseling, or closely related field; PhD preferred
Must be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR have Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification from one of the three certification boards: Georgia Addictions Counselors Association (GACA), the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC). If credentialed in another state, must obtain reciprocity as one of the above in Georgia within 6 months of hire.
Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) and/or Certified Professional Supervisor (CPCS)
Three (3) years of professional counseling experience and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of health administration regulations and standards, program funding and financing, and applicable laws and regulations; in‑depth knowledge of management theories and techniques
Knowledge of Behavioral Health, Adolescent Services, Correctional Treatment, and Quality Improvement processes and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other applicable programs preferred
Advanced communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations
Strong leadership skills; time and project management skills
Strong critical thinking, and presentation skills
High level problem‑solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan, present data and direct activities and operations within assigned geographical area
Ability to organize, evaluate, plan effective administration and operation of diverse programs and services dispersed across the assigned geographical region
Ability and willingness to routinely travel within the State
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to communicate with others, and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Commuter Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement
Training & Development Programs
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
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Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life‑saving mission.
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Sign on Bonus of $10,000 and potential additional relocation available for Clinical Director Responsibilities
Coordinates the oversight of the clinical department of an assigned substance abuse treatment program, and ensures client needs and contractual obligations for quality and quantity of care are met. Provides crisis support to therapists and clients. Observes and documents individual and group counseling sessions and reviews clinical records for quality and contract compliance
Assesses and evaluates clinical programs to ensure that client needs, licensing requirements, clinical supervision requirements, Gateway standards, and contractual obligations are met. Monitors trends and makes recommendations on service provisions. Develops policies and procedures to ensure quality services for clients and accountability for staff.
Compiles clinical data and information and prepares analyses and reports for review and use in planning and evaluating program services, contract compliance, and achievement of service delivery objectives.
Reviews documentation of clinical records for compliance with licensing standards, completeness, timeliness, and Gateway's quality improvement standards.
Assists in developing recommendations to improve overall program quality and effectiveness.
Conducts clinical staff meetings to review clinical treatment plans and documentation to ensure clinical standards compliance, and provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems. Approves recommendations for client disciplinary actions and discharges.
Serves as leader to assigned personnel to promote commitment to organization philosophy and mission, and continuous professional growth and development of staff.
Interviews, hires, evaluates work performance, disciplines and discharges subordinate staff.
Develops and implements training plan for all staff as well as developing a program to help non‑credentialed staff get certified. Would also develop the training for the GDC staff training.
May coordinate and conduct scheduled in‑services, or arrange outside training services in accordance with contract terms.
Oversees and/or investigates, documents, and resolves complaints or incidents concerning clients, family members, visitors, or staff. Refers sensitive issues to State Director.
Serves as program liaison, and maintains and fosters cooperative working relationships with variety of referral resources and services, community organizations, and criminal justice and social services agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health or substance abuse counseling, or closely related field; PhD preferred
Must be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR have Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification from one of the three certification boards: Georgia Addictions Counselors Association (GACA), the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC). If credentialed in another state, must obtain reciprocity as one of the above in Georgia within 6 months of hire.
Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) and/or Certified Professional Supervisor (CPCS)
Three (3) years of professional counseling experience and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of health administration regulations and standards, program funding and financing, and applicable laws and regulations; in‑depth knowledge of management theories and techniques
Knowledge of Behavioral Health, Adolescent Services, Correctional Treatment, and Quality Improvement processes and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other applicable programs preferred
Advanced communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations
Strong leadership skills; time and project management skills
Strong critical thinking, and presentation skills
High level problem‑solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan, present data and direct activities and operations within assigned geographical area
Ability to organize, evaluate, plan effective administration and operation of diverse programs and services dispersed across the assigned geographical region
Ability and willingness to routinely travel within the State
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to communicate with others, and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Commuter Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement
Training & Development Programs
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
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