Lead SUD Therapist

SUD Therapist Lead  

JOB TITLE: SUD Therapist Lead 

POSITION GRADE: 81  [   salary range: $25-$33hr  commensurate with education and experience  ]     

FSLA: Non Exempt                                           

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Living Hope Treatment Center 

SUPERVISOR: Senior Director of Nursing and Living Hope Treatment Center 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Nursing and Director of Residential, the SUD Therapist Lead is responsible for supervision of delivery of services to clients in Living Hope Treatment Center’s Detox and inpatient rehabilitation program. This position carries out all responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Sanctuary Commitments, and Strategic Plan. The SUD therapist lead provides supervision to SUD therapists located at living hope treatment center as well as carries a caseload.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
• Evaluates staff performance in regards to job related responsibilities. 
• Addresses and monitors performance improvement plans. 
• Monitors staff adherence to program/Agency standards (documentation, clinical records, policies, etc.)
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement in the Program, Department and Agency. 
• Provides supervision, direction, coaching, mentoring and opportunities for professional development of direct reports and assures the same for the staff.
• Assures consistent application of agency personnel policies and hiring practices
• Demonstrates, promotes and practices diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training, individual supervision and Agency cultural activities.
• Recognizes and embraces the diversity of every client we serve.  
• Identifies service gaps and advocates and coordinates with community providers. 
• Provides individual and group clinical supervision, mentoring coaching and on-going training to all SUD therapists. 
• Assists in planning and coordinating monthly trainings for staff as appropriate.
• Assists staff in planning for client activities and needs as well as staff development needs within the budgeted allocations 
• Reviews and signs off on documentation as needed
• Maintains a caseload of clients
• Provides direct care services to clients of detox and inpatient rehabilitation.
• Develops, plans and coordinates with clinical team to ensure implementation of clinical program, including daily groups and individual sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: 

• CASAC – Advanced or Master OR licensure LMSW, LCSW, LMHC Required

Experience: 

• One year experience and two to three years’ experience in mental health and/or substance use disorders treatment
• Strong clinical background and experience relating DSM-5 diagnosis, various EBPs and other clinical topics.
• Detox/Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
• Background and experience in working with diverse populations.
• Passion and enthusiasm for impact and results.

Skills: 

• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook; working knowledge of other relevant computer software.

Physical Demands: 

The following lists physical demands an employee will perform on a regular basis: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing stairs.  

• Ability to drive
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to use stairs
• Ability to leave a location quickly

 COMPETENCIES: 

Leading Self 

• Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)-
  • Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking.  Truth to Power.
• Customer Focus
• Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
• Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity
  • Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.

Leading Others 

• Process Management
  • Develop and monitor processes and organize resources to achieve desired results.
• Develop Self and Others
  • Continually develop self and others capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
• Managerial Courage
  • Make difficult decisions, own those decisions, and have difficult conversations, all in the best interest of the agency.