Overview:

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Administrates and supervises the daily management of the treatment program, its patients and staff.  Responsible to ensure and provide effective patient care.  Assures all administrative regulatory compliance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumes primary clinical responsibility for detox and rehab units

Provide clinical supervision for staff such as: de-escalation with patients, consultation regarding clinical issues

Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interrelationships with multidisciplinary team members, family members and other resources

Conduct initial job interviews for Rehab and Detox Counselor positions. Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner

Coordinate internships

Work closely with nursing supervisor to stay apprised of issues on the units and assist to manage any behavioral issues

Provide behavioral health therapy/consults

Complete monthly monitors for QTC

Conduct random chart review to ensure compliance

Facilitate quality improvement initiatives

Maintains clinical presence on units and assists counseling staff to manage any clinical issues

Keep VP of Clinical Services apprised of situations within the hospital

Participates in clinician on call rotation

Provides clinical services including assessment, treatment planning, and group facilitation as needed for coverage

Schedule monthly CME’s with trainings reflecting needs of staff

Consistently arrive for work on time and adhere to attendance policies

Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect; honors each person’s right to privacy; maintains very strict patient and colleague confidentiality; respects all individuals differences; supports cultural diversity in our organization; and follows the core competencies of the Standard of Excellence.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree (required)

Licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPCI, LCDC) (preferred)

Military or correctional background preferred

Experience working in addiction recovery environment

Leadership experience

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees.  The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.  American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.