Job Description

ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR - LCPC, LSCSW, LCAC, LCMFT : Mon - Fri (8am-5pm)

Valley Hope of Wichita is expanding our Clinical team by adding this key role of Assistant Clinical Program Director.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

At Valley Hope of Wichita, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services, including IOP and PHP, and recovery support.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or social work.
• Licensure to provide diagnosis and treatment for substance use disorder and or mental health in state of employment. The successful candidate will be licensed as a LCPC, LSCSW, LCAC, or LCMFT in the state of Kansas.
• Two (2) years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Two (2) plus years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Independently licensed in the state in which the facility is located.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (based on education and experience)

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provides direct clinical care as needed including individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation and may maintain a reduced caseload.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of the facility clinical staff to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with Valley Hope’s operating policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervises identified team members including hiring, training, and providing performance review. Provides routine performance feedback, ongoing leadership, and mentoring in support of staff development.
• Assists Clinical Program Director with chart reviews and observed session as needed.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Program Director schedule “On Call”, PTO, psychoeducation, and other programming coverage.
• Assists Clinical Program Director in assessing training needs and developing the training program for the clinical department, to include the enhancement of evidence-based practices, co-occurring care, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Assists Clinical Program Director with coordination and tracking of clinical in-services.
• Supports the Clinical Program Director in facilitating staff meetings and completing patient assignments.
• Assists the Clinical Program Director in providing support in times of crisis and after hours to the counselors “on call”.
• Serves as clinical point person in the absence of the Clinical Program Director.
• Remains knowledgeable of both residential and outpatient policy, procedures, and programs – participates in cross-training to provide support at any facility as needed within the market.
• Assists in screening for appropriateness of admission, reviewing records from referral providers (psychiatric units, detox hospitals, etc.)
• Participates in facility performance improvement activities with an emphasis on clinical services.
• Collaborates with facility management and staff to maintain and implement continuity of care in residential and outpatient facilities.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of counseling procedures and substance abuse treatments in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Supports all facility tasks and activities required to maintain compliance with all Joint Commission as well as any other regulatory bodies.
• Assists Clinical Program Director in gathering data, generating reports, translating data, and facilitating quarterly department meetings.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of trends within substance abuse treatment industry and with State and Federal regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate standards of patient confidentiality.
• Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
• Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
• Traditional work hours with the need to work evenings, nights, or weekends based on the need of the facility to provide patient care.
• Direct contact with patients.
• Sitting for extended periods of time; regularly talking to and listening to others.
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time.
• Able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the workday.
• Must be able to travel – estimated up to 15% of the time. Travel may increase based on the needs of the facilities within the market.

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