Clinical Program Manager - NCSH/Outpatient

Job Overview

North County Serenity House Outpatient, in Oceanside is a Program of HealthRIGHT 360 was founded in 1966 to provide substance use disorder services in the community.  North County Serenity House Outpatient provides a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment, using evidence-based and best practices that recognize and account for the role that trauma frequently plays in substance use and criminal histories of women. For clients with co-occurring mental illness, we provide integrated substance use and mental health services which treat both conditions as primary. NCSH Outpatient offers outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment to women and pregnant or parenting female teenagers.

The primary responsibilities of the Clinica Program Manager include providing supervision and staff development assistance for all direct reports as assigned by the Divisional Director , as well as the oversight of day-to-day program operations of the assigned North County Serenity program(s) that represent HealthRIGHT 360’s philosophy, goals, policies, mission and vision.  The Clinical Program Manager is also responsible for other duties assigned by the Divisional Director which are essential to incorporating the agency’s mission and values into our service delivery.  The primary objective of the Clinical Program Manager is to balance between contract responsibilities while providing the highest quality of care.  The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for motivating and inspiring a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Program Responsibilities:  

  • Oversee clinical treatment and coordination of various activities and departments within facility.  
  • Ensures treatment is in accordance with contract expectations and ensures the fidelity of the evidenced based practices and quality  of services.  
  • Has ultimate responsibility for retention and completion of all participants.
  • Responsible for treatment responsibilities for assigned caseload that may include intakes, assessments, treatment plans and individual and group services.  
  • Responsible for being a part of the overall North County Serenity House team.
  • Responsible for the operational functions of the facility, including, but not limited to safety and security, compliance and accountability. Relays information to Divisional Director  concerning operations of facility.
  • Must be available evenings, weekends, and Holidays to respond to facility emergencies, outstanding crisis or events.
  • Handles aspects of management, including direct supervision and mentoring of subordinate supervisory staff.  
  • Activities include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating.
  • Ensures staff is familiar with program policies, procedures, and practices.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

  • Licensed MSW, MFT, PCC or Psychologist,  OR a Registered  MSW, MFT, PCC or Psychologist with less than 250 hours of supervisory experience needed from a regionally accredited graduate program in the field of Psychology or Counseling Psychology and licensed or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology OR a Drug and Alcohol Certification recognized by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
  • At least two years of direct counseling service and/or administrative experience in a residential or outpatient treatment setting.
  • First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
  • CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Drug and Alcohol Certification recognized by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), required if Applicant is not licensed or registered with the BBS.

Background:

  • Must clear background clearance. 

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of the ASAM diagnostic assessment tool, as well as the ICD 10 and DSM 5 diagnoses.
  • Working knowledge of the Drug -Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS).
  • Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.
  • Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility and reliability are imperative.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • Action oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities.
  • Outstanding ability to follow-through with tasks.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility.
  • Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.
  • Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizations.
  • Able to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, creative and proactive approach to work; understands the importance of working independently and within a team environment.
  • Openness to and comfort with change; and the ability to facilitate change in others.
  • High degree of self-awareness and self-regulation.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency to ensure the highest quality of care possible for our participants.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new systems, topics, and methods.
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Related Agency

North County Serenity House

North County Serenity House provides a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment, using evidence-based and best practices that recognize and account for the role that trauma frequently plays in the lives of the women we serve.

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HealthRIGHT 360

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

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Compensation: TBD
Type: Salary/ Exempt
Agency: North County Serenity House, HealthRIGHT 360
Benefits: HealthRIGHT 360 offers a competative benefits package.
City: Oceanside, CA
Hours/wk: 40

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