Clinical Director

Description

Location: 901 Ernston Road South Amboy, NJ

Pay: From $120,000 per year

Take the Lead in Transforming Lives at Recovery Centers of America!

Are you an experienced clinical leader ready to make an impact? Recovery Centers of America is seeking a Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Services to oversee and develop our clinical department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care while leading a passionate team. Join us in our mission to help individuals on their path to recovery and contribute to the growth and effectiveness of our clinical programs!

Position Overview:

As the Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Services, you will play a crucial role in the oversight, development, and management of the clinical department. You’ll lead initiatives aimed at improving clinical quality, collaborating with senior leadership, and ensuring that our programs are responsive to the evolving needs of our clients. This is a leadership role where your experience and vision will directly shape the success of our clinical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical strategies and programs at RCA.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures and a scientific approach to clinical activities.
• Represent RCA as a clinical spokesperson at external organizations and associations.
• Troubleshoot clinically-related challenges and roll out initiatives to improve service quality.
• Collaborate on the development of new clinical services, partnerships, and care delivery models in response to healthcare reforms.
• Implement procedures to gather timely feedback from both staff and patients to refine clinical practices.
• Oversee the hiring, training, and retention of top clinical talent and ensure effective performance management.

Qualifications:

• Required: Master's degree in a clinical discipline and an active NJ independent clinical license as an LCADC, LCSW, or LPC. Candidates serving in a qualified clinical supervisory capacity for alcohol and drug counseling staff must possess the NJ-recognized Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) credential, as applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of SUD/addiction treatment experience and two years of clinical supervisory/leadership experience required.
• Proven success in operational performance and a track record of driving clinical outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and inspire staff.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to articulate a vision that inspires others and develops talent.
• Integrity: Uphold professional ethics, respecting the culture, beliefs, and values of individuals.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other health professionals and leaders across disciplines.

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.