Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in District of Columbia

Position Summary

The Director, Substance Use Disorder Program also known as the Health, Wellness and Recovery provides leadership for the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs. The Director is responsible of all Health, Wellness, and Recovery activities for adolescents and adults with substance use disorder. The SUD Director is responsible for all aspects of the department’s development, implementation, and evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and leadership for the SUD program.
• Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of SUD programs.
• Oversees the billing process for the SUD program.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols for the department; and assures quality SUD services.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff and assures that clinicians meet performance expectations by analyzing caseloads and service hours.
• Maintain clinical integrity of SUD clinical records and conduct periodic record reviews.
• Assures that the program meets contractual and legal requirements.

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Services related field.
• Licensed as a CAC, LICSW, or LPC preferred.

Relevant Experience

• Demonstrated skills in individual, group, and family counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work within a diverse cultural setting and provide culturally competent services and training.
• Ability to work in an unpredictable setting, and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Competencies

• Cultural Competency - ability to be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices; cultural and linguistic needs of diverse population groups.
• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills – focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Physical Demands