Substance Use Disorder Treatment Residential Coordinator
WellStone is North Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year in Huntsville, Cullman and Decatur. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.
We are hiring for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Residential Coordinator
What we're looking for:
Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology or related field
2 years post master’s experience with population
Must obtain a SA Counselor Credential within thirty (30) months of hire
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Excellent timeframe management, multi-tasking skills
What you'll be doing:
Direct management and supervision for the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential Program
Coordinate, Collaborate and Communicate with internal and external resources to assist clients
Provide supervision of residential staff responsible for oversight of all SUD residential program operations
Responsible for ensuring staffing is adequate to maintain 24/7 hours of operation with residential staff on site, managing overtime cost and the budget
Ensure incident reports are accurate and timely submission of reports, timely review/disposition of referrals, timely assessments for placement in the residential continuum
Provide job coaching, follow up and progressive discipline when required
Ensure training is up to date, attend required meetings and participate in performance improvement activities
Provide direct clinical supervision, consultation and services as needed
Monitor & ensure documentation compliance on a regular basis
Monitor & ensure productivity expectations are met
Interview, select and provide performance expectations to new staff, PRN staff ensuring performance, documentation & training requirements are met
Provide performance improvement documentation, disciplinary documentation, verify timesheets, information in electronic timekeeping system, assist with the coordination of leave requests and other managerial duties as assigned
Provide Crisis Intervention as necessary
Ensure residential programs meet and/or exceed AL DMH Administrative Code
Review placement requests and availability of beds
Provides effective clinical assessment of the client
Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with client and families, as appropriate
Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to client needs as stated in the treatment plan
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
Evaluates the client for discharge planning or movement to a less restrictive environment
Participates in crisis intervention and overseeing on-site client visitation facility-wide
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team working with residential clients
Ability to perform duties as a Residential Worker, Therapist or other position as needed
Receive and address client or staff complaints in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned by the Division Director, Chief Clinical Officer or CEO.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to be certified in Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression
Work involves sitting/standing
Ability to reach and retrieve items from desk and/or shelves
Some moving from one work area to other to accomplish tasks
Occasionally bending/stooping in accomplishment of tasks
Occasionally moving objects weighing less than 50 pounds
What we offer:
Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b/401a with a company match
9 paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
Education
Required
Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
LMFT
LPC
LICSW