The Assistant Program Director of Substance Use Services will support The Program Director in the supervision of peers, support staff, and interns. Work with populations impacted by substance use required; Mental health and group experience preferred; excellent English language skills, both verbal and written; preferred knowledge of AWARDS and the internet; willingness to learn and participate in co-occurring disorder and harm reduction training. 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
Essential Position Functions:
- The Assistant Program Director will provide treatment to clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders utilizing the personal experience of recovery from alcohol and substance use to provide support and education to clients at different levels of recovery.
- Engage with clients using Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed interventions, and other evidence-based practices and other evidence-based practices to encourage and support participants with goal setting, program-solving, and self-monitoring of thoughts, attitudes and behaviors associated with addiction.
- Provide individual and group counseling and substance abuse treatment to clients; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for the development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.
- Manage the Intake and Admission process and assist with intakes when necessary.
- Engage with members who are disengaged with the program.
- Manages Crises that arise and is responsible for creating policies surrounding crisis management and policies that ensure effective and appropriate services
- Monitor documentation and productivity of the Team.
- Facilitate team huddles, and team meetings, and manage the daily operations of the Team in the absence of The Program Director
- Expand The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program within OASAS ensuring that all clients are offered kits and are trained.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provide individual and group therapy when necessary.
- Document provision of services in electronic and paper charts and maintain up-to-date charts in accordance with program requirements.
- Provide support during crises by utilizing de-escalation methods.
- Leading and co-leading team meetings.
- Coordinate care with other Bridge departments, outside agencies, and families.
- Perform related administrative and record-keeping duties, including correspondence, reports, and filing.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision, conferences, and various trainings, as required.
- Adhere to all approved Bridge policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, fax machines, copiers, etc.
- Regularly required to meet with clients in the office and in the community using customary modes of public transportation.
- Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens.
- This position requires moderate travel throughout the New York City metropolitan area using various modes of transportation including NYC buses and subways.
Qualifications:
- Educational Requirements: M.S.W. or MHC (LCSW or LMHC preferred)
- Master’s degree required; LMHC/LCSW preferred; Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of individual and group counseling and substance abuse treatment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- related: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person