Assistant Program Director – Integrated MH/SUD Services
Coastal Horizons, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Overview
Coastal Horizons is seeking a dedicated
Assistant Program Director
to oversee our psychosocial rehabilitation program, a structured day treatment model designed to support adults living with severe mental illness. The position also plays an integral part in collaborating with outpatient treatment, crisis and intake teams, the Opioid Treatment Program, and other New Hanover County initiatives. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive continuum of care supporting individuals across multiple levels of need. Job Title:
Assistant Program Director - Integrated MH/SUD Services Schedule:
Monday–Friday Location:
Wilmington, NC – New Hanover County Responsibilities
Supports the Program Director for effective administration, work efficiency, program performance, and provides a full range of substance abuse and clinical services for clients with complicated substance use and co-occurring disorders. Provides independent diagnostic, psychosocial, and professional counseling for adults with complicated substance use, behavioral health, and co-occurring disorders. Supports clinical supervision of provisionally licensed staff, and provides administrative supervision for staff within the department. Provides direct support to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program including managing staff and client needs. Collaborates and maintains partnerships with key stakeholders to support program delivery and growth. Position Highlights
Provides clinical leadership and direction under the Program Director to ensure staff productivity by managing schedules, providing training to increase efficiency, and managing outcomes. Supervises graduate interns, including orientation, developing and assessing learning objectives, providing feedback, completing paperwork and onboarding, and ensuring ethical and competent practice. Partners with the Program Director, medical staff, and other behavioral health professionals to maintain an effective interdisciplinary treatment team. Assists in the development and assessment of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities and analyze benefits to program goals. Provides a full range of behavioral health services, including independent diagnostic and psychosocial evaluation; individual, group, and family counseling focusing on complicated behavioral health and substance use issues; treatment and person-centered planning; crisis intervention; case management; client education; and record keeping. Establishes and maintains community relationships with partnerships, agencies, and referral sources including DSS, TASC, and NHNHRMC. May represent clinical programs on task forces, coalitions, and partnerships when appropriate. Provides day-to-day oversight and management for PSR, managing needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Employs counseling methods characterized by individual and group modalities, including reality, cognitive-behavioral, family, and supportive approaches, individualized to client needs. Addresses collateral issues such as finances, medical, vocational, health, and behavior in counseling services. Provides information to and coordinates with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans, behavior management, and other needs. Works with emergency referrals, conducts community educational workshops, and provides professional services to referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions. Subject to inside environmental conditions and potential exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation; may work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by OSHA bloodborne pathogens regulations. Qualifications
Graduation from a Master’s degree program in human services and four (4) years of progressive experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment. Full licensure as a Psychological Associate, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker. Dual licensure as Clinical Addictions Specialist preferred. Experience with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or providing support to clinicians working with SPMI. Experience with management/leadership of clinical staff. Additional Information
Considerable knowledge of practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy. Considerable knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of psychosocial, socioeconomic, and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing the program. Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and psychopharmacology. Skill in establishing rapport with clients and families and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to formulate treatment goals and accurately document them. Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Physical capacity to perform essential functions (stooping, reaching, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions). Ability to perform sedentary work with occasional up to 10 pounds of force or negligible force to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading. Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary: $65,000–$70,000 DOE Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth Retirement savings plan/401K Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org. We look forward to reviewing your application! EEO Statement
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
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Coastal Horizons is seeking a dedicated
Assistant Program Director
to oversee our psychosocial rehabilitation program, a structured day treatment model designed to support adults living with severe mental illness. The position also plays an integral part in collaborating with outpatient treatment, crisis and intake teams, the Opioid Treatment Program, and other New Hanover County initiatives. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive continuum of care supporting individuals across multiple levels of need. Job Title:
Assistant Program Director - Integrated MH/SUD Services Schedule:
Monday–Friday Location:
Wilmington, NC – New Hanover County Responsibilities
Supports the Program Director for effective administration, work efficiency, program performance, and provides a full range of substance abuse and clinical services for clients with complicated substance use and co-occurring disorders. Provides independent diagnostic, psychosocial, and professional counseling for adults with complicated substance use, behavioral health, and co-occurring disorders. Supports clinical supervision of provisionally licensed staff, and provides administrative supervision for staff within the department. Provides direct support to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program including managing staff and client needs. Collaborates and maintains partnerships with key stakeholders to support program delivery and growth. Position Highlights
Provides clinical leadership and direction under the Program Director to ensure staff productivity by managing schedules, providing training to increase efficiency, and managing outcomes. Supervises graduate interns, including orientation, developing and assessing learning objectives, providing feedback, completing paperwork and onboarding, and ensuring ethical and competent practice. Partners with the Program Director, medical staff, and other behavioral health professionals to maintain an effective interdisciplinary treatment team. Assists in the development and assessment of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities and analyze benefits to program goals. Provides a full range of behavioral health services, including independent diagnostic and psychosocial evaluation; individual, group, and family counseling focusing on complicated behavioral health and substance use issues; treatment and person-centered planning; crisis intervention; case management; client education; and record keeping. Establishes and maintains community relationships with partnerships, agencies, and referral sources including DSS, TASC, and NHNHRMC. May represent clinical programs on task forces, coalitions, and partnerships when appropriate. Provides day-to-day oversight and management for PSR, managing needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Employs counseling methods characterized by individual and group modalities, including reality, cognitive-behavioral, family, and supportive approaches, individualized to client needs. Addresses collateral issues such as finances, medical, vocational, health, and behavior in counseling services. Provides information to and coordinates with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans, behavior management, and other needs. Works with emergency referrals, conducts community educational workshops, and provides professional services to referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions. Subject to inside environmental conditions and potential exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation; may work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by OSHA bloodborne pathogens regulations. Qualifications
Graduation from a Master’s degree program in human services and four (4) years of progressive experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment. Full licensure as a Psychological Associate, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker. Dual licensure as Clinical Addictions Specialist preferred. Experience with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or providing support to clinicians working with SPMI. Experience with management/leadership of clinical staff. Additional Information
Considerable knowledge of practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy. Considerable knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of psychosocial, socioeconomic, and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing the program. Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and psychopharmacology. Skill in establishing rapport with clients and families and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to formulate treatment goals and accurately document them. Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Physical capacity to perform essential functions (stooping, reaching, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions). Ability to perform sedentary work with occasional up to 10 pounds of force or negligible force to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading. Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary: $65,000–$70,000 DOE Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth Retirement savings plan/401K Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org. We look forward to reviewing your application! EEO Statement
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
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