Assistant Director – Outpatient Position Available In Bennington, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1273265For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtfulcare to individuals and families in our community through programs,services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positionssuch as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers,psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud tobe part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies thatprovide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmentaldisability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We arelooking for team players to join us in making a difference in the livesof others and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.
• We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen ourorganization and enhance the services we provide.

Therefore, it is ourgoal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where ouremployees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within ourorganization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent,assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

• OBJECTIVES/PURPOSEUnder the direction of the Director of Mental Health and Substance UseServices, the Assistant Director provides a coordinative and supervisoryfunction in this division.

The Assistant Director works in concert withthe Director to assist UCS in providing quality, efficient services toadults, children, and families.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0 COORDINATION

AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Provides clinical oversight and supervisory functions for the OutpatientMental Health and Substance Use Division. Advocates on behalf of staffand clients for necessary services, changes, and problem-solving, so asto enhance and maintain quality services for this population. Acts as aSenior Clinician and Supervisor second in command to the Director.

Provides leadership in the strategic planning process. Represents thedivision at necessary meetings within and outside UCS and providesadministrative direction in the absence of the Director. Provides directclinical supervision to non-licensed staff of the division or agency ona limited basis.2.0 DIRECT

CLINICAL SERVICES

Provides assessment and counseling to individuals and families withmental health and/or substance use problems. Services may includeindividuals, families, relationships, and group therapy. Participates inagency emergency assessment/screening services. Coordinates serviceswith other agencies and providers. Facilitates appropriate referrals forother services when necessary. Coordinates and provides psychologicaltesting or other specialized assessment/screening services based onprofessional concentration and training.3.0 CONSULTATION

AND EDUCATION SERVICES

Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to community atlarge, area agencies, the professional community, and/or schools asrequired. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature.

Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinicians areasof expertise or interest. 4.0 CLINICAL

CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis.

These services may include service coordination with other agencies andservices; collateral contacts with other family members or significantothers in client’s life; telephone support to clients or collaterals;social support services for locating, developing, or providing careservices; or treatment planning session.5.0 CLINICAL

RECORD KEEPING

Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide varietyof record keeping and administrative documentation required to accountfor our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to,client-specific assessments, case services, and progress notes, timesheets, schedules, billing reports to third party payers, assignedperiodic reports such as RBA or SAMHA reports and to assist with stateaudits.6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE,