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)
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
Salary: $61,392
This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family
Services pending a future Civil Service exam. This is a professional counseling position
involving the delivery of therapeutic services to chemically dependent clients and their families.
Chemically dependent individuals are defined as persons who abuse or are dependent on alcohol
or other psychoactive substances. Therapeutic services include motivational counseling,
evaluation, assessment, referral, advocacy, family intervention and community education.
Incumbent will maintain a clinical caseload. Clinical and administrative supervision is received
from a Clinical Unit Administrator or a Supervising Social Worker. Supervision over the work
of others is not a function of this position
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Maintains an individual caseload, providing chemically dependent clients with individual, group,
and family therapy; evaluates and assesses the specific state of chemical abuse or dependence of
a client and makes appropriate referrals; engages in chemical dependence family intervention,
basing techniques used on a specific knowledge of chemical dependence defenses; provides
clinical services to mandated clients, i.e., probation, CPS, etc.; performs advocacy services on
behalf of clients to expedite the rehabilitative process; maintains case records, documenting all
client contacts and meeting deadlines for required paperwork, such as case reviews, quarterly
summaries, etc.; keeps abreast of new developments, programs, and techniques in the chemically
dependent counseling field; establishes contact with target population to advise them of services
available and to establish a communication link; performs liaison work with other community
based organizations to introduce clients and their families to these programs; advises police and
local community agencies and individuals on available resources to introduce people into
treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor by New York State at time of
appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
An appointing authority may require possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor
vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.
FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an
appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the
Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a
search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.
For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 12/2/2022
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,
OR
Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,
and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
An EEO/AA Employer
Posted: 11/18/2022
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