SUD Program Manager

Position Title:            SUD Program Manager

Department:              Substance Use Disorder

Position Reports to:  Program Director

Position Summary:

The Substance Use Disorder Manager is a team leader that assists Program Director in an out-patient/intensive outpatient drug and alcohol program and will be called upon to assist Program Director to coordinate the efforts of the out-patient staff and referring agencies. Supports in supervising the daily operations of the SUD department. The ideal candidate is creative, results oriented, and has a strong background in program management.

Responsibilities:

Program management:

• Assists Program Director in Coordinating the efforts of the out-patient drug and alcohol program(s)
• Assists Program Director with managing interns,   volunteers  and drug /alcohol  testers  
• Ensures that the goals and objectives of the program(s) are coordinated on a day-to-day basis and keep Program Director updated
• Provides Clinic / Department internal reporting
• Coordinates with Program Director SUD staff trainings, case conferences and employee one on one meetings
• Responsible for general overseeing of all billing and insures weekly outcomes are being met and discussed with Program Director
• Responsible for county surveys, Calom reporting and all other mandatory reporting required by County/State
• Responsible for coordinating Quality Assurance staff and insures program is meeting all requirements from County and State to insure successful audits.
• Responsible outreach calendar/schedule to insure we have new intakes
• Insures new employees, interns and volunteers are trained, provided orientation and on boarded
• Facilitate, plan, teach, schedule, and lead educational programs/classes conducted on site for program participants and their families.
• Responsible for written reports and recommendations either to the judicial system or the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Responsible for documenting the daily progress of clients and for ensuring that their records reflect their daily activities.
• Insures our DMC certification is current and in good standing
• Insures our AOD certification is current and in good standing
• Facilitate/teach regular scheduled group sessions conducted at the agency/site.

• Facilitate individual (one on one) paraprofessional/ family counseling sessions.
• Responsible for caseload of Clients and ensuring that clients’ needs are addressed either by the Prevention Specialist or with a referral to an entity that will assist client.
• Attends county and internal/external meeting when requested by Program Director
• Responsible for drug and alcohol testing and insures all tests are meeting program requirements

Community Relations:

• Oversee outreach activities to insure
• Build relationships within the community to assist in building Clinica's programs
• Interfacing with the Los Angeles community on the risks and dangers of drug and alcohol
• Establishing a relationship with other community based organizations, Department of Children and Family Services, parole department, probation department and the judicial system.
• Liaise with either the Department of Children and Family Services and the judicial system for referrals and to communicate the progress of mutual clients as deemed by contracts.

Administration:

• Responsible for developing a client treatment plan and ensuring that the plan is seen through completion.
• Responsible for writing and delivering of a curriculum approved by the County of Los Angeles.
• Identify, recommends and/or creates educational materials to be used for the participants of the program. These materials will include both English and Spanish language appropriate materials.
• Provide written reports of activities to the County of Los Angeles as indicated by the Program Director.
• Complete other tasks, from time to time be identified and assigned by the Medical Director

Qualifications:

• Certified substance use disorder counselor
• Must have C-number. 
• Certification in Clinical Supervision related to SUD preferred but not required. 
• Must have knowledge and experience working with the Los Angeles County Plan for Alcohol-Related Services.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in human services/community based organization programs specifically dealing with alcohol and drug abuse prevention and recovery issues.

• Must have experience in either coordinating or directing an out-patient drug and alcohol program.
  
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the recovery process, which includes the twelve step program(s).
• Must have experience with developing a curriculum for group classes to assist with recovery.
• Must have experience case managing clients in recovery.
• Must have experience in observed drug testing of clients.
  
• Must have experience with SAPC (substance abuse prevention control) billing procedures.
• Prior responsibility for self-directed work including work in prevention, education, and recovery areas.

Salary : $64,480 - $80,000