Director of Substance Abuse

Job Title: Director of Substance Abuse

Location: Toms River, NJ

Department: Clinical

M-F 830a-4:30p

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Salary: 85k-90k per year
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Excellent Benefit Package!!
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Job Summary

The Director of Substance Abuse is responsible for providing 24-hour management of all clinical functions of the facility. Oversees the entire admission process and/or clinical intake process. Also responsible for providing effective leadership to the clinical staff, has knowledge of the organization, provides marketing support for the facility, and directs all activities within accordance with the standards of State and Federal regulations.
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Essential Duties

• Adheres to the facility’s philosophy.

• Maintains an effective clinical organizational structure and delegates appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.

• Functions as leader of Clinical Staff Meetings.

• Implements plans for Quality Management.

• Evaluates quality of program on an ongoing basis.

• Develops cost-effective methods to provide service.

• Provides for staff development (i.e., supervision, educational, etc.)

• Facilitates communication with ancillary services.

• Recruits and interviews new employees.

• Attends clinical and administrative meetings to share information inter-departmentally

• Meets with clinical staff weekly.

• Supervises students completing a field placement

• Builds positive relationships with staff and physicians.

• Works collaboratively with the executive director.

• Demonstrates knowledge of administrative and clinical policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately.

• Displays ability to direct and supervise Program activities.

• Oversees the admission and/or client intake process.

• Maintains an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints.

• Ensures clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements.

• Evaluates clinical staff based on specified performance standards, on a timely basis.

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.

• Follow Infection Control guidelines at all times.

• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.

• Assists in formulating standards for patient care.

• Performs other tasks, as assigned.

• Collaborates with the Administrator in hiring and terminating clinical staff.

• Monitors performance of clinical staff through chart reviews, audits of lectures and groups, patient care monitoring utilization review and supervisors’ meetings.

• Meets regularly with the Administrator to discuss issues and coordinate delivery of quality care.

• Meets regularly with clinical staff to discuss issues, coordinate delivery of care and to monitor morale.

• Maintain compliance with the policies and procedures of the facility.

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Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or health related field.

• A minimum of 2 years management setting familiarity, with continuous Quality Improvement, TJC standards. Commission skills to relate to all levels of management staff.

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Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable, required. CPR Certification required.

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Knowledge and Training required at Time of Hire

• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.

• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards. Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.

• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.

• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toms River, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location