NAVWAR · 5 months ago
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER NF4 (WITH $10K HIRING INCENTIVE)
Twentynine Palms, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNAVWAR is seeking a Clinical Program Manager to oversee professional counseling staff and manage the operations of a Substance Abuse Counseling Center. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, providing supervision, and ensuring quality assurance processes are in place for treating substance abuse and co-occurring disorders among military personnel and their families.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as the Clinical Program Manager to independently oversee professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing Substance Abuse Counseling Center/ Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center designed to treat alcohol and drug abuse related problems including co-occurring disorders of active duty military, their dependents, retirees, and others as authorized by DoD policy
Screens, interviews and refers, if necessary, special problem cases to the SACC/CSACC Director if patient is beyond the professional capacity of the counseling staff
As needed, performs psychosocial evaluations, and analyzes clinical assessments
Provides clinical supervision to counseling staff supervises and monitors treatment accomplished by counselors
Develops Professional Improvement/Quality Assurance by implementing or maintaining quality assurance processes
Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise
Oversees clinical assessments of patients and assigns the applicable diagnosis
Conducts individual, group and/or family therapy with Marine and family that present for care with co-occurring disorders and/or substance abuse disorders
As a credentialed Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs diagnosis of mental health disorders and other DSM-IV psychiatric diagnosis and determines level of patient treatment that focuses on treatment intensity and individual client needs
Researches and determines professional training needs and opportunities for staff
Coordinates with the Credentialing Office to ensure that staff training for recertification is met
Prepares and conducts in-service training as required by SACC/CSACC Director
Arranges for outside training opportunities through contacted courses when required; evaluates professional development activities to ensure training goals are met
Attends conferences and meetings of professional and other relevant associations
Keeps the Director informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the Substance Abuse Program
Provides Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) to the Director when warranted
Manages/supervises full performance of counseling staff to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring counselors and other staff as assigned by the SACC /CSACC director; assisting with performance reviews, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment
Must be alert to substance abuse, and take appropriate action
Keeps abreast of clinical supervision/training and closely related areas in the field, with an emphasis on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders intervention, assessment, and treatment through membership in professional societies, continuing education, training, and literature
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy
Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner
Takes action to solve problems quickly
Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise
Adheres to safety regulations and standards
Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Mental Health, or other behavior health field from an accredited program and a state license at the licensed independent practitioner level, which meets the criteria established by USMC for licensed independent provider status
A minimum of two years post-licensure professional experience in substance abuse/addiction services or two years post-licensure professional experience in mental health counseling with a focus on co-occurring disorders with individuals and families
A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor of professional clinical providers
Certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent) required
Full professional knowledge of standard and accepted theories, methods, principles, practices, and techniques of clinical supervision, as well as of individual, marital, family, and group counseling
Knowledge, skills and abilities Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) criteria and the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC)
Ability to discern clients' presenting problems and subsequently develop reliable and accurate treatment plans which include the counseling skill and abilities to help clients reach treatment goals
Ability to work well with civilian and military peers, subordinates, and superiors; act as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and facilitate a coordinated community response to substance abuse treatment and interventions
Mature professional judgment, allowing the flexible use of a wide variety of supervision, counseling, and training skills
Knowledge of assessment techniques for determining clinicians' skill levels and professional development needs, as well as determining the needs of clients
Ability to discern individual clinicians' training and accurate plans to meet these needs
Knowledge of group dynamics and interactions in order to work effectively with counseling and supervision groups
Knowledge of communication and training skills necessary for individual supervision, programmatic training, and community-based educational workshops
Ability to complete written documentation of supervisees' progress, client case histories, treatment plans, etc
Ability to provide verbal and written interpretations of events in a credible and professional manner during legal, medical, or military actions
Knowledge of administrative procedures in order to fulfill record keeping responsibilities, contribute to program planning, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinical and educational programs
Eligibility for a background check
Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check (NACI) Background Security Investigation
Preferred
Knowledge of function and location of organizational components
Benefits
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Company
NAVWAR
NAVWAR's mission is to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.
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