Clinical Program Director (Veteran's Program)

About the Role

Development of program curriculum in compliance with trauma-informed care for first responders and veteran populations. Responsible for coordination of activities and overall facilitation of clinical flow of patients throughout the course of treatment, including integration with family services, communication with referral sources, assessment of patient progress, and communication to the clinical team regarding special treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to patients using evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing, DBT, and EMDR.
• Provide both individual and group counseling per Federal/State requirements.
• Screen and assess patients for common substance abuse and mental health disorders utilizing psychometric screening assessments.
• Develop and complete a relapse prevention self-management plan with patients nearing discharge.
• Assist the Director in promoting harmony among co-workers and reinforcing company policies and procedures.
• Interpret policies and procedures to provide supervision in all clinical matters to staff and patients.
• Participate in ongoing training per program/State/Federal requirements.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain visibility across all shifts through rounding and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Recognize symptoms of addictions according to ASAM and DSM V criteria.
• Work with patients from police, fire, EMS, and military backgrounds.
• Act as liaison to current and potential Shield Program patients and referral sources, alongside external marketers.
• Document patient interactions in KIPU EMR.
• Attend conferences with the external marketing team to represent and educate the public and potential referral sources on the Shield Program.
• Provide training and education to staff on interacting with SHIELDS and STARS patients using a trauma-informed approach.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Extensive work experience with first responder and veteran populations.
• Professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LSW) required.
• Preferred certifications: CADC, CAADC, DBT certified, CCTP certified, EMDR certified or working toward one of these.
• Must be certified or working toward certification in EMDR and/or DBT.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, full-time onsite in Scotrun, PA.

Pay

$75,000–90,000 salary.