Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job description

Restore Health and Wellness Center, LLC, www.restorecenterla.com, is a substance abuse treatment center that provides inpatient and outpatient services.

The Program Director is responsible for providing specialized individual and group therapies for those clients whose diagnosis includes the presence of an alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence diagnosis. He or she is also responsible for conducting Chemical Dependency Evaluations and working closely with other treatment team members to address the client’s alcohol/drug issues. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State of California and Federal government and accrediting organizations. He or she is additionally responsible for group scheduling, overseeing the alumni program and overall program development.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Conducts chemical dependency group and individual counseling sessions on an average of 3 groups per day.
• Provides groups as scheduled.
• Assist with the oversight of maintenance of company vehicles.
• Create and maintain alumni program.
• Maintains Best Notes accounts as a system administrator.
• Provide after hours on call support as needed.
• Creates weekly group schedule.
• Takes on an over flow case load, when needed.
• Documents on a regular basis within the client chart, when needed.
• Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues and needs.
• Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.
• Discusses with clients relapse warning signs and relapse prevention techniques and strategies and develops plans accordingly.
• Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.
• Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
• Provides community awareness education and in-services on behalf of the agency.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from clients or family throughout program.
• Attends daily staffing meetings.
• Continues with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures.
• Updates knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Responds positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Performs in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Reports abuse of clients’ rights immediately.
• Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
• Acts decisively and effectively in managing staff, clients, and other employees during emergency situation.
• Performs other capacities as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Canoga Park, CA 91303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person