Chemical Dependency Director directs chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment and recovery programs. Leads, supports, and develops care team members. Being a Chemical Dependency Director oversees services from intake through discharge for continuity and quality of client care. Prioritizes client safety and directs crisis management. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Director develops and administers approved standards and guidelines, ensures all licensing and accreditation requirements are maintained. Establishes and administers recordkeeping and reporting processes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). Typically reports to a director. The Chemical Dependency Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chemical Dependency Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
PERMANENT ADDRESS MUST BE MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE HOSPITAL
MUST NOT BE A PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE OF ST. MARY'S
CPI Required
The Registered Nurse on the Adult Chemical Dependency unit is an essential member of our patient care team who is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all assigned areas. They will be responsible for consistently and independently conducts a thorough admission interview and systematic physical assessment, assessing the needs for services of other health care professionals to facilitate the delivery of patient care, and developing, implementing and revising appropriate patient care plans. They will carefully and thoroughly document patient conditions, care given and responses to care given and performs patient education and facilitates groups.
The Adult Chemical Dependency Unit provides care to patients ages 15 and older. The most frequent diagnoses' are physiological dependency to alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and/or other drugs. Many patients will also have other associated psychiatric diagnoses' such as depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. The Adult Chemical Dependency Unit operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Adult Chemical Dependency Unit is located on the D4 wing of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
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