Residential Unit Manager

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland seeks a senior administrator to lead the residential treatment unit, ensuring clinical operations align with ASAM standards and organizational policy. You will supervise licensed clinicians, coordinate with psychiatry and social work teams, and oversee staff scheduling, training and performance evaluations in a dynamic community setting in Parma, Ohio.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external partners to secure required authorizations and maintain

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Strong assessment, treatment and case management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and clinical operations of a residential treatment unit.
• Supervise licensed clinicians with weekly meetings and case discussions.
• Coordinate with Program Director, psychiatrists and clinical social workers/therapists; liaison to external agencies.
• Coordinate planning and policy changes; ensure ASAM guidelines are followed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

LISW-S

LPCC-S

LICDC-CS

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 6753 State Road,Parma, OH, 44134,United States
• Base Pay $83,484.52 - $88,661.02 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

Description

Overview

With direction from the Residential Director and general policy direction, develop, plan and oversee the administration and clinical operations of a residential treatment unit; supervise a sophisticated direct services group; act as liaison to Program Director and for community agencies, doctors and clinical social workers/therapists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Provide weekly supervision to dependently licensed clinicians for the purpose of discussing clinical issues.
• Serve as link between client, psychiatrist, and clinical social worker/therapists.
• When needed, work with clients, individually or in groups.
• Model solid clinical interventions for staff.
• Initiate and coordinate planning affecting programs; detail guidelines for plans, review results; recommend policy/procedural changes.
• Able to manage treatment unit utilizing specific Evidence Based Practice treatment models.
• Supervise preparation of required reports, records and statistics.
• May either be responsible for or assist director in selection of professional personnel providing direct services as determined by site or program(s).
• Supervise all employees of the residential treatment unit on the basis of prescribed procedures and policies; advise on procedures and handling of personnel problems; ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
• Implement staff training and discipline measures as needed.
• Responsible for approving timesheets for staff in a timely manner.
• Complete annual performance evaluations of staff.
• Able to write, revise and advocate for successful ASAMs with Managed Care Organizations to obtain prior authorization for treatment.
• Able to work in men’s or women’s residential treatment programs.
• Maintain frequent contacts with peers and/or administrative related personnel in other agencies for client and agency related information for joint planning and action.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, depending on program. Due to nature of the services may need to be accessible for communications or work any shift in limited number of crisis situations.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Travel throughout service area required with personal vehicle.
• Reading, writing and finger dexterity to manage correspondence, faxing, copying, answering phones, forms/documents, computer and client files required on a frequent basis.
• Organizing and coordinating schedules.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Communicating with the public.
• Frequent use of computer and telephone/cell phone.
• Able to occasionally lift/carry up to 15 lbs. unassisted.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Master's Degree in social work or professional counseling or related field.
• LISW-S, LPCC-S, or LICDC-CS required.
• From three to five years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of people such as clients, both professionals and volunteers; as well as from other organizations and systems, both public and private.
• Strong assessment, treatment and case management skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse client population and community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Must have the ability to effectively manage a variety of concurrent and varying activities.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software. Must be able to operate Electronic Medical Record selected by organization and act as trainer for assigned staff.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Summary