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Full Time Substance Abuse Program Director (Employment/Contract Opportunities)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Senior Management Position. Experienced candidate to Manage Outpatient Substance Abuse Facility along with related branches including development and run substance abuse treatment programs. Must be able to make immediate impact.

· Develop additional substance abuse programs to improve operations

• Works in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
• Complete required referral reports accurately and submit as needed.
• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate and meets the criteria for appropriate level of care according to clinical, funding and billing
• Ensure documentation in the clinical record is legible, up todate and complies with documentation standards.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and clinic matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.

· Work with patient families, and individuals with any issue or concern pertaining to care.

· Identify and develop business opportunities and/ or areas for improvement.

· Initiate and supervise new programs at various locations.

· Lead by Example, Motivate and educate staff to enhance individual performance.

· Other assignments as per the management’s instruction.

• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

· Strong Management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge

1. of the dynamics of alcohol/drug related problems and their impact upon patients and their families; of the social factors involved in substance abuse;

2. of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation counseling and their application to individuals possessing chemical dependencies;

3. of community resources available to persons with alcohol/drug related problems; of the physiological and psychological effects of chemical dependency; and

4. of general social, economic and health problems.

· Ability is required to interview and counsel; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to interact with chemically dependent persons; to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; and to speak before large groups.

· Substantial experience of developing and running substance programs in Texas.

• Knowledgeable of therapeutic community philosophy.
• Willingness to adhere to the therapeutic community modality.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced and capable of identifying appropriate resources for client development and providing substance abuse counseling.
• Capable of discerning facts from opinions and remaining objective when listening to conflicting opinions and able to avoid power struggles.
• Experienced in working with diverse population.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Kinghaven Counseling Group's Culture with all team members:

1. Demonstrate mission of service to our clients

2. Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients

3. Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals

4. Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries

5. Work effectively as Head of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social work, Counseling

· Fluent in English and optional Spanish

Experience:

· Five (5) years in developing and running outpatient substance abuse facilities in Texas.

· five (5) years’ experience in human services fieldwork, minimum of two years in supervisory capacity

· Five (5) years of substance abuse treatment experience .

• Five (5) year of counseling experience with chemically dependent adolescents .

License Required:

• Valid LCDC
• Management background/training

Company DescriptionKinghaven Counseling Group offers a variety of outpatient services based on individual and or family`s specific needs. Our services are offered on-site with the individual, family, couple, or group at the home, school, office or other location. They are designed to provide each client with a customized program for maximizing his/her potential.
Kinghaven Counseling Group is made up of licensed therapists dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their maximum potential. Each therapist carries a master`s or doctoral degree in counseling or a counseling-related field and has several years of experience. Kinghaven provides a treatment team of specialists to each client served.Company DescriptionKinghaven Counseling Group offers a variety of outpatient services based on individual and or family`s specific needs. Our services are offered on-site with the individual, family, couple, or group at the home, school, office or other location. They are designed to provide each client with a customized program for maximizing his/her potential.\r \r Kinghaven Counseling Group is made up of licensed therapists dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their maximum potential. Each therapist carries a master`s or doctoral degree in counseling or a counseling-related field and has several years of experience. Kinghaven provides a treatment team of specialists to each client served.