Director of Ambulatory Access and Auxiliary Services chez SCADD

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning organization and a leading provider of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment that recognizes our employees as our biggest asset.

This new position is due to SCADD’s growth and expansion. We are looking for an experienced, strong clinical leader to make a significant and positive impact leading and overseeing identified programs inclusive of Outpatient Services, Central Access, Family Services, and Recreation & Wellness. This position requires local travel between SCADD's programs in New London, Lebanon and Norwich, CT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provides proactive and responsive leadership to drive organizational goals, enhance service quality and promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

• Ensures clinical staff maintain accurate, complete and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.

• Coordinates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care that is consistent and timely and to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. 
• Ensures provision of client education, individually and in group settings on relevant medical subjects including but not limited to MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) and overdose prevention.
• Responsible for compliance with all state and local health, safety, and fire codes, including life safety codes.  Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all clients, staff and visitors. 
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports and ensures that they are accurate and submitted as required.
• Interviews clients as needed, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate the condition of client.
• Develops quality initiatives to improve the performance of the program and client experience and track performance and implementations with concrete data and processes informed by the policy.
• Reviews program budgets regularly; monitors and responds to any lines that are over or under budget.  Ensures that utilization review protocols are followed to maximize reimbursement of services.
• Makes recommendations to the Executive team about new initiatives and services as required to meet community needs.
• Serves as backup to provide direct care services as necessary.
• Monitors proper utilization review protocol to insure reimbursement of services 
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed, including quality assurance meetings, administrative meetings, and meetings with State partners and/or funders. 

 Qualifications: 

Requires a Master's degree in the behavioral health field with an independent licensure in social work (LCSW), counseling (LPC), marriage and family therapy (LMFT) or substance use (LADC); LCSW or LPC is preferred. A minimum of 4-6 years' experience is required with progressive supervisory and leadership responsibility.

We offer a competitive benefit package so you can further invest in yourself and your future.  Full-time positions offer (prorated for part-time positions):

• Multiple Medical Plans to choose from to best fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Generous Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training hours
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.