Coordinator of Substance Use Disorder Services (Mobile)

Supervises multiple Outpatient Substance use programs in Mobile and Baldwin County and Substance Abuse programs that are designed for consumers who are dependent on drugs or alcohol. The treatment goal is to stabilize the consumer by administering methadone, which prevents withdrawal symptoms and craving, and blocks the undesirable effect of illicit use of self-administered opioids. They also assure that counseling is congruent with plans of treatment and regulations. Services include but are not limited to supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic therapy, behavior modification, skills training, and relapse prevention. Supervises Substance Use Disorder Operations Assesses functioning of programs, identifying problems and solutionsWrites program narratives, contracts, procedures and grants in a timely manner, as applicableAssures that contractual agreements and program standards and objectives are metLeads the division program planning, development and implementationMonitors division contracts and budgetMonitors case loads and productivity of staffEnsures that staff provide quality and timely servicesEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of SUD servicesAdheres to professional code of ethicsEffectively demonstrates the application of SUD specific competenciesEffectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competenciesConducts regular staff meeting and supervisions with staffMaintains alliances with DHR and other agencies that we collaborate withMonitors travel reimbursementProvides staff training on proper documentation, adherence to JCAHO and DMH standards as well as AHS Policy and ProceduresAttends in-service trainings and other workshopsProvides training and education of evidenced based practices, assessment, diagnosis of population served as neededEffectively collaborates with the probation officers, judges, as necessaryProvides education to the SUD patientsEffectively collaborates with therapist, nursing and physician staff to ensure that patients adhere to all aspects of treatment. Administers appropriate personnel functions Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and ProceduresProvides training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areasIs knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basisObjectively completes employee performance evaluations on supervised staff and routes to Human Resource Department on a timely basisPromotes concept of treatment teams. Acts as a member of the treatment teamProvides positive and effective leadershipProvides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetingsEnsures competence of staff. Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, with at least two years postmaster’s experience. Licensure preferred. Knowledge in Substance Use Disorders (SUD) specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment Knowledge of the nature of SUD as a primary illness. Knowledge of gender specific issues relative to addictionKnowledge of SUD assessment and placement.Understands the dynamics of co-dependency and other typical behaviors of patients, such as denial and manipulation strategies. Is able to teach and apply consistent patient boundariesUnderstands the behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, on the consumer and significant othersKnowledge of recovery oriented helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of SUD and how to tailor strategies and treatment modalities to the consumer’s stage of changeKnowledge of medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of SUD and other related disordersKnowledge of cultural diversityBasic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population for referral purposes or dual diagnosis treatmentKnowledge of the increased risk for illnesses among IV drug users such as HIV/AIDS and T.B.Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and T.B. education materialsKnowledge of outside services available to consumers to include, but not limited to appropriate self-help groups