Team Leader (Residential Programs)

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Straight and Narrow, headquartered in Paterson, NJ, seeks a line counselor with leadership responsibilities to supervise counseling staff and ensure quality clinical services across residential and outpatient programs.

Responsibilities include overseeing clinical coverage, coordinating with the Clinical Supervisor, and participating in program development and CQI initiatives. A strong background in addiction treatment and licensing standards is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and clinical oversight experience in addiction treatment.
• Experience coordinating a counseling team and program development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee program operations in line with clinical supervision.
• Ensure services meet licensing standards and agency policies.
• Manage daily billing and documentation workflows.
• Coordinate team meetings and prepare monthly status reports.
• Assist in program development and strategic planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Case management

NJSAMS knowledge

Education

LCADC or CADC or MA/MSW with LAC/LSW

Tools

NJSAMS

LOCI

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with one late night 12:00pm-8:00pm

Location: All Straight & Narrow locations (Paterson, Passaic, Secaucus)

Sign on bonus of $3000 (Full time Only) (New Employees Only)

Job Summary:

As a line counselor, the team leader will provide leadership and oversight of specific program and clinical operations as instructed by the program's clinical supervisor. Responsibilities will focus upon working with the clinical staff to ensure the provision of services based upon the organizations policies and procedures and licensing standards.

Duties to include, but not limited to:

Leadership Responsibilities

Maintain a minimum case load as required by the level of care of the program assigned.

Supervise the counseling team as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Director.

Provide oversight of the clinical coverage of services.

Participate in Team meetings as scheduled.

Provide the Clinical Director with monthly reports on the status of the program.

Participate in program Strategic Planning process with the Clinical and Director and implement the strategic plan initiatives.

Plan, develop and initiate Program Development initiatives with the treatment team.

Participate in the design, and implementation of policies and procedures.

Finances

Assist in the oversight and manage the submission of daily billing of services provided.

Human Resources

Assist in the departmental orientation and training of the counseling staff and interns.

Assist in the development and implementation of a Volunteer Services Program.

Obtain/maintain appropriate licenses/certifications. Continue to pursue own professional development.

Programs

Assist in the maintenance of county and state contracts as appropriate. Be available for necessary site visits.

Obtain and maintain appropriate licensure for Agency.

Work with Clinical Supervisor and Director on program development.

Make recommendations to clinical team regarding the admission of new residents.

Input client data into NJSAMS and monitor LOCI renewals as needed.

Facilitate groups and/or individual sessions (process and educational) as needed.

Ensure that individual clients are compliant with medical and psychiatric treatment recommendations and that this treatment is noted on client's treatment plan.

Act as a member of the treatment team, providing clinical assistance to residents and

Actively participate in staff meeting, clinical team meeting, and supervision

Continue to upgrade skills by attending relevant training and workshops.

Participate on at least one CQI committee.

Provide mental health services to clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention

Maintain professionalism, ethical conduct and appropriate boundaries at all times while delivering direct services to clients or representing the agency in accordance with agency standards and substance abuse best practices.

Qualifications

• LCADC, CADC or MA/MSW/ with an LAC/LSW
• 5 years' experience in addictions treatment program experience; thorough understanding of the multiple needs of the substance use disorder population and evidence-based treatment services.
• If no LCADC/CADC must be obtained three years from the date of hire.

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.