Director of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program - Personnel Resources

Personnel Resources is recruiting for a direct hire Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program Director in Dothan, AL.
Pay will start at $64,000 per year and you will work a Monday-Friday 8am-4pm schedule. They offer a great benefits package as well! Must maintain on-call availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed by the program.
Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, coordinate, and oversee daily operations of the program within the companies policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Alabama Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Division.
• Supervise staff, ensuring client safety and development; oversee admissions, discharges, and treatment planning, collaborating with the clinical director on substance abuse and mental illness treatment.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including overseeing the resident finance program.
• Deliver therapeutic services to home consumers, collaborating with nursing staff to monitor medication programs.
• Utilize electronic health record systems to maintain accurate consumer records.

Requirements:

• Hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field, with completion of a relevant clinical practicum; alternatively, possess a Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing with a current ABN license.
• Have a minimum of two years of post-master's experience in a direct service role.
• Hold certification as a substance abuse counselor from a recognized institution such as the Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors, National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Alabama Alcohol and Drug Association, or International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
• Willingness to obtain substance abuse counselor certification within two years if not already certified.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Flexibility for travel within the catchment area and/or statewide for program and training requirements.
• Preferred, but not required: Licensure as an LPC, LICSW, or LMFT in the State of Alabama.

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Alabama State Retirement
• Paid Time Off (Annual, Sick, Personal)
• Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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