POSITION: SITE MANAGER POSITION REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor STATUS: Exempt Position Summary This individual plan and conducts activities and counsel's clients on an individual and group basis. This individual is capable of performing independent and advanced work with clients within the program. He/she must demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care. In addition, this person must have a broad understanding of how a program operates and how each client moves along in the treatment system. The individual is responsible for oversight of the half-way houses and supervision of the staff and operations. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments as well as individual and group supervision. Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep records such as TAP/bio-psychohistory and assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
- Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
- Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
- Provide, facilitate and supervise individual and group counseling in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.
- Prepare treatment plans and histories; write letters, make reports and maintain documentation on client treatment records.
- Encourage, reassure and give needed support; recommend educational and occupational training and/or possibilities for placement.
- Provide assessments and evaluations based on appropriate criteria.
- Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate special events such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
- Responsible for full client caseload
- Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate all staff meetings.
- Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
- Interview residents for admission or referral
- Monitor all city, state, and federal regulations for half-way houses to ensure compliance.
- Continue special training in areas designated by supervisor.
- Maintain a valid driver's license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
- All other duties as described in the job description or as assigned by the Clinical Director.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Significant knowledge of the TAP, bio-psycho-social characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness, preferred
- Significant knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective way of working with people to produce ongoing recovery.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and aid them in achieving goals and objectives identified in treatment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify the needs of the clients and gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their goals.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions and general public.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
- Knowledge and experience in running groups (house meetings and general meetings if applicable).
Minimum Requirements Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree with Certified Supervising Counselor CSC-AD or CAC-AD required, LCPC or LGPC required. Minimum five years working as a site manager in a substance abuse or mental health facility strongly preferred. All experience must have been performed in the Human Services field. Special Software Skills: Demonstrated ability to use entire MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to learn in-house software. Sobriety: If recovering, five (5) years sobriety. Substitutions: No substitutions may be made. Training: Must successfully complete annual training requirements of 25 hours per year. Other: The incumbent must continually demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. This position may include week- end and/or evening duties as needed or required.