Program Director

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An addiction services agency is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Supervisor for Multicultural Ambulatory Addictions Services. This position requires a master's degree and a license in addiction counseling, along with significant supervisory experience. The candidate should be bilingual (English-Spanish) and experienced in therapy within a chemical dependency treatment setting. This role emphasizes communication skills and multicultural competency in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a master's degree and three years of professional experience in therapy.
• Five years minimum supervisory experience required.
• Familiarity with chemical dependency rehabilitation dynamics is necessary.
• 2-year minimum experience in a Methadone facility
• Knowledge of multicultural competencies and working with diverse clients
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have driver’s license and vehicle
• Familiarity with a multicultural team and clientele

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Multicultural Ambulatory Addictions Services programs.
• Coordinate personnel management in the addiction services area.
• Ensure effective communication with a multi-cultural team and clientele.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Bilingual (English Spanish)

Multicultural competency

Clinical counseling experience

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Licensed in Addiction Counseling (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

Job description

Description

Responsible for the general supervision and coordination of all Multicultural Ambulatory Addictions Services (MAAS) programs and personnel.

Requirements

• Licensed in Addiction Counseling (LPC, LMFT, LCSW).
• Master’ degree in relevant field and three years of professional experience that includes individual and group therapy preferably in a chemical dependency treatment setting.
• Five years minimum supervisory experience.
• Bilingual (English Spanish) preferable not required.
• 2-year minimum experience in a Methadone facility.
• Familiarity with and ability to work with a multi-cultural team and clientele.
• Evidence of knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation and of the resource available to the chemically dependent. Knowledge of self-help groups.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must have driver’s license and vehicle.