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Treatment Director Fergus Falls
Treatment Director Fergus FallsNorthstar Behavioral Health Network • Alexandria, MN, US
Treatment Director Fergus Falls

Treatment Director Fergus Falls

Northstar Behavioral Health Network • Alexandria, MN, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Treatment Director

Purpose Statement :

Northstar Behavioral Health is a team of professionals that specialize in medication-assisted treatment through a multi-faceted programming structure for those battling opioid addiction and / or stimulant addiction.

Monthly Key Result Areas :

  • Client satisfaction results of clients that graduated / completed are greater than 3.5 per site
  • Toxicology results of clients are less than 1 per site
  • Daily average number of clients in the program is greater than 14.5 per site
  • Number of grievances / maltreatment reports is less than 1 per site
  • Number of clients successfully graduated / completed from the program is greater than 50% per site
  • Number of clients that makes it 7 days or longer is greater than 50% per site
  • Number of staff turnover at a site (does not include promotion) is less than 1

Job Duties and Responsibilities : (Essential Functions)

  • Oversight to ensure the facility is adhering to DHS 245G standards and regulations.
  • Participate in licensing reviews.
  • Reports directly to the Vice President of Operations. Direct report for all clinicians at the facility.
  • Implement Program and Group Rules.
  • Perform audits of all clinical files on a quarterly basis at minimum.
  • Implement new policies and procedures as needed.
  • Using sound decision-making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
  • Being diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client’s feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
  • Taking ownership when solving problems.
  • Having a willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
  • Review and respond to grievances, incident reports, staff and client conflict according to NBH policies and procedures.
  • Review all Rule 25’s and / or Comprehensive Assessment and client referral documentation for the program.
  • Communicate effectively with the Intake and Outreach Manager regarding intake approvals and denials.
  • Oversee clinical staff.
  • Responsible for the hiring and oversight of the facility’s clinical staff.
  • Conduct training for new clinical staff as well as ongoing training for clinical staff.
  • Work with clinical staff to develop and modify the client handbook.
  • Provide supervision for the clinicians.
  • Lead clinical and multidisciplinary meetings on a weekly basis.
  • Complete disciplinary action protocol for all clinical staff.
  • Discuss specific client cases.
  • Assign caseloads to clinical staff.
  • Sign off on treatment or discharge plans as needed.
  • Review client charts to ensure compliance.
  • Required Skills and Experience : (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses / certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)

  • Must know and understand the implications of 245G, chapter 245A, 626.557, and 626.5572, and Chapter 260E.
  • Must be designated by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor
  • Bachelor degree
  • Must have 5 or more years of work experience in direct service to individuals with substance use disorder and 3 years of work experience in the management or administration of direct service to individuals with substance use problems
  • CPR Certification or attain within 30 days
  • Must have 2 years of freedom from chemical use problems
  • Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check
  • Must possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other computer skills
  • Additional Skills and Experience : (Preferred or helpful)

  • Previous Treatment Director experience working in human services and / or healthcare environment;
  • Master degree in a human service field
  • Specialty training such as DBT-SUD, CBT, MI, etc.
  • This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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