The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

This is professional, clinical, supervisory and administrative work within a County substance use treatment program.

Responsibilities include planning, developing, and supervising clinical services and administrative functions of a substance use treatment unit.

Tasks include supervising the work and scheduling of clinical and support staff, knowledge of the DSM-5, and diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders.

This position requires knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and related curricula in the areas of substance use and mental health and familiarity with standardized assessment tools and electronic health records (EHR).

This position requires competence in quality assuring that documentation is accurate, thorough, and meets requirements of credentialing bodies.

Responsible for assessing program effectiveness and implement performance improvement. Provide direct client services when needed.

Exercise independent judgment and decision making in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Oversees program activities and operations; assigns work and monitors and evaluates performance; provides case consultation on unusual or difficult cases; approves eligibility for services recommended; makes special recommendations to the appropriate administrative superior for service policy waivers.

Ensures that staff and consumer safety and well-being are maintained; provides back-up case management and/or counseling in absence of assigned staff member; reviews case records to evaluate the quality of work and to ensure compliance with procedures and requirements.

Participates in development of agency and/or program policies, procedures, and work plans in accordance with the performance improvement processes in coordination with management team.

Consults with law enforcement, child protective investigators, and other agencies as required; may testify in judicial processes as an expert witness and/or provide deposition and court testimony; assists staff with preparation for same.

Assists staff with crisis intervention services for high-risk consumers; may provide direct services to program participants and their non-offending families or other caregivers.

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the section and agency, as requested and operational goals and objectives; initiates and reviews program office requests for goods and services.

Acts as a liaison with community organizations and providers to build integrated networks.

Monitors clinical or program participant records for quality of work and to ensure compliance with agency and funder requirements or standards; reviews staff utilization of the agency's electronic client services tracking system or other applications used.

Assists with accreditation/certification activities and participates in accreditation/certification reviews; provides in-service training for staff.

Attends staff meetings and scheduled training sessions as assigned; participates in staff recruitment activities and employment related decisions including staff performance issues and discipline.

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.