Drug & Alcohol Clinical Program Director

Position Overview: JFKs Drug & Alcohol Program Director ensures the quality of clinical service delivery to clients and supervises all clinical documentation for clients with drug/alcohol problems and/or behavioral health issues. Our Walk-In Clinic receives self-referrals, practitioner or agency referrals for individuals that may require assessment for IOP, outpatient therapy or other services.

Program Manager:

• Oversees the clinical assessments for populations presenting with substance use, addiction disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Under direction of the VP- Behavioral Health, administers program resources provided for direct client supports.
• Maintains a familiarity with all JFKs programs and services to maximize client access to rehabilitative resources.

Clinical Supervision:

• Trains clinicians in technique andmethodology; orients with appropriate laws, policies, regulations and procedures; evaluates performance & development, determines training needs.
• Conducts supervision with assigned clinical staff and reviews and signs-off on all progress notes/treatment plans.
• Ensure all clinical documentation adheres to all federal, state, county and payer requirements.

We are seeking dedicated professionals who:

• Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
• Understand substance use, treatment and the dynamics of psychological rehabilitation.
• Are experienced in, and motivated to influence the professional development of clinicians providing behavioral health services.
• Can establish rapport and cooperative relationships with clinicians, administrators and clients.
• Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors.
• Are organized and can monitor clinicians documentation for adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Is keenly aware of the laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of behavioral health services.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, social work, human services, chemical dependency or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Four years previous work experience to include:
  • Two years of post-masters clinical supervision experience in a health or human service environment
  • One year of direct experience working with the chemically dependent
  • One year of general clinical experience
• LCSW/LPC required.

Schedule:Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail