Program Manager: Regional Outpatient and Youth Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC . Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As a Program Manager for our Regional Outpatient and Youth Programs, you'll will oversee and manage substance use disorder outpatient services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality treatment programs under the direction of the Senior Outpatient Director. This role will involve direct supervision of clinical and support staff, as well as providing direct patient care. The Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination, evaluation, and enhancement of clinical services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Key Duties:

• Collaborate with the Senior Outpatient Director in formulation and organization of the overall approach of the delivery of treatment services, ensuring effective implementation of the program's policies and procedures through collaboration with other ASAC employees.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, systems, and formulate recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure program compliance with the state licensing standards and CARF requirements.
• Maintain a program schedule that meets the minimum of hours of direct service requirements. Establish and maintain patient service goals for the program on an annual basis.
• Assist the Senior Director in providing clinical supervision, training, and guidance to counselors in delivering high-quality treatment and recovery support services to patients.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director to ensure that proper clinical record keeping occurs within established time frames and according to ASAC’s procedures.
• Conduct clinical file reviews and facilitate follow-up action items. Ensure that each patient record is an honest and complete reflection of the services provided by ASAC staff.
• Select relevant group topics and discussion areas. Lead groups or assign specific counselors to facilitate or co-facilitate groups.
• Establish and maintain referral linkages with all state substance use disorder programs, United Way agencies, local organizations and other ASAC programs to ensure a consistent referral base.
• Intervene in crisis situations where the welfare or reputation of the program may be adversely affected by staff or patient behavior.
• Coordinate intern participation and observation days as required.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting patients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will have a bachelors degree and three years of experience in Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling or a related field. Or alternatively, hold a CADC in tandem with an associate's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience working in the substance abuse field and/or mental health field. A certification from the IBC is required within 18 months of hire, and this candidate must have the ability to maintain a valid driver's license and retain an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with the organization's background check policy.

Salary & Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation packages. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.