Program Manager: Regional Outpatient and Youth Programs

Area-Substance-Abuse-Council; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

FSA

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council seeks a Program Manager for Regional Outpatient and Youth Programs. You will oversee outpatient services, supervise clinical and support staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality treatment under the Senior Outpatient Director.

Responsibilities include evaluating programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing clinical records, and coordinating referrals. A CADC or related degree with experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years in Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Or CADC with an associate degree and at least 7 years in substance abuse or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient services and coordinate program delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and guidance to counselors.
• Ensure program compliance with licensing and CARF standards.
• Maintain patient service goals and an annual program schedule.
• Lead and coordinate groups and interagency referrals.
• Manage clinical records and crisis interventions as needed.
• Oversee intern participation and field observations.

Skills

Program management

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

CADC certificate (with associate degree)

Job description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC

Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As a Program Manager for our Regional Outpatient and Youth Programs, you'll will oversee and manage substance use disorder outpatient services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality treatment programs under the direction of the Senior Outpatient Director. This role will involve direct supervision of clinical and support staff, as well as providing direct patient care. The Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination, evaluation, and enhancement of clinical services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Key Duties:

• Collaborate with the Senior Outpatient Director in formulation and organization of the overall approach of the delivery of treatment services, ensuring effective implementation of the program's policies and procedures through collaboration with other ASAC employees.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, systems, and formulate recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure program compliance with the state licensing standards and CARF requirements.
• Maintain a program schedule that meets the minimum of hours of direct service requirements. Establish and maintain patient service goals for the program on an annual basis.
• Assist the Senior Director in providing clinical supervision, training, and guidance to counselors in delivering high-quality treatment and recovery support services to patients.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director to ensure that proper clinical record keeping occurs within established time frames and according to ASAC’s procedures.
• Conduct clinical file reviews and facilitate follow-up action items. Ensure that each patient record is an honest and complete reflection of the services provided by ASAC staff.
• Select relevant group topics and discussion areas. Lead groups or assign specific counselors to facilitate or co-facilitate groups.
• Establish and maintain referral linkages with all state substance use disorder programs, United Way agencies, local organizations and other ASAC programs to ensure a consistent referral base.
• Intervene in crisis situations where the welfare or reputation of the program may be adversely affected by staff or patient behavior.
• Coordinate intern participation and observation days as required.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting patients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a bachelors degree and three years of experience in Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling or a related field. Or alternatively, hold a CADC in tandem with an associate's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience working in the substance abuse field and/or mental health field. A certification from the IBC is required within 18 months of hire, and this candidate must have the ability to maintain a valid driver's license and retain an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with the organization's background check policy.

Salary & Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation packages.

• Health and Dental
• FSA
• company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match
• and a generous Vacation
• Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.