POSITION TITLE: Director for Recovery & Wellness

DEPARTMENT: Recovery & Wellness

REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Officer/Deputy Chief Clinical Officer

FLSA STATUS: 1.0 FTE, Exempt, Non-Union

COMPENSATION: $120,000.00 and up (DOE)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our Recovery and Wellness Department consists of four distinct programs that provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment services through a contract with Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH), under ACBH’s new Organized Delivery System (ODS) for Medi-Cal funded SUD Treatment. The programs include: El Chante Men’s Recovery Home – an 18-bed residential program for adult men; Si su Puede Latino Family Services Center – an intensive outpatient program for adult men and women; Mujeres con Esperanza/Women with Hope – a specialty program for women who are pregnant or parenting minor children; Youth for Change– an adolescent, school-based program. These programs include managerial, administrative, direct service staff, graduate trainees, and interns. The Director of Recovery and Wellness Services (RWS) manages all aspects of the RWS Department. Including supervising program, managers, establishing treatment guidelines, coordinating with funders, developing and implementing training and quality assurance processes, completing hiring and disciplinary action as needed, establishing and facilitating program/department meetings. Coordinating across La Familia programs and departments, maintaining knowledge on regulatory and treatment standards, and ensuring the success of the services provided in the Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Department Leadership and Program Standards:

a. Actively network and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance RWS services and agency objectives.

b. Lead and collaborate on special projects related to the success of the Department.

c. Oversee and direct recruitment processes including: using network connections to identify appropriate entities for staff recruitment,
develop and update job descriptions and interview questions, advise leadership staff on final staff selections and onboarding.

2. Staff Management and Supervision:
a. Provide leadership and supervision to management and supervisory
staff including, but not limited to:
i. Weekly individual supervision meetings with direct report leadership staff.

ii. Training and coaching regarding supervisory skills and strategies (e.g., enacting disciplinary action).

iii. Regular informal feedback (in addition to organizationally determined formalized feedback processes) to ensure that all staff continue to develop professionally over time.

b. Provide leadership for direct service and administrative staff in collaboration with management/supervisory staff:

i. Develop, maintain, update, and distribute Program Manuals for each program and Staff Orientation materials.

ii. Establish and enforce expectations related to professional ethical comportment.

iii. Develop, edit, and implement training processes and materials for all staff.

iv. Support placement of Graduate Trainees within Department programs in collaboration with the Multicultural Psychotherapy Training Institute.

v. Provide back-up administrative and clinical supervision on behalf of all program managers.

c. Establish and track performance expectations for all programs and staff members, most notably hours of billable services, documentation
standards, and quality clinical interventions.

d. Collaborate to develop, maintain, and verify quality standards for the program in collaboration with La Familia’s Quality Assurance
Department.

e. Oversee work product of independent contractors, as appropriate.

3. Leadership Development:

a. Provide/Facilitate Training for supervisory and managerial staff to develop leadership skills

b. Facilitate and support supervisors and managers
4. Contract Management:
a. Review and understand all elements of program contracts on a regular basis (no less than annually), including: performance expectations,

staffing levels, reporting, regulatory bodies, policy requirements, program meeting.

b. Collaborate with La Familia Development and Administrative staff in identifying, pursuing, and fulfilling appropriate funding opportunities for the Department or Agency.

c. Collaborate with La Familia Executive Team and Controller regarding managing the departmental budget(s).

d. Serve as a liaison with all funders on programmatic and operations issues when necessary. Communicate effectively, proactively, and
professionally with funder representatives at all levels.

5. Additional Responsibilities:

a. Complete internal reports as requested by executive and administrative staff members.

b. Attend trainings, monitor trade publications, and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities.

c. Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas.

d. Lead and/or collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives, as appropriate.

e. Collaborate with MPTI staff for practicum placements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 
  Be a qualified Clinical Supervisor per standards set forth by the California Boards of Behavioral Health/Psychology: maintain active and unrestricted LPHA license (e.g., Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC), including a minimum of 6 hours of Supervisory Continuing Education Units per license renewal period. Proof of completion of these hours shall be available on request.
• \Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Substance Use Disorders and their treatment using various, evidence-based approached.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical program management and oversight.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred, bicultural preferred;
• Ability to clearly articulate La Familia’s mission and vision in order engage multiple audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, stakeholders, and staff of all levels of professional development.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating excellent critical thinking skills and judgement
• Ability to exercise a high-level of professionalism and decorum.
• Excellent public speaking and writing abilities for multiple audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and program related software, knowledge of Google Drive and associated products (e.g., Docs, Sheets), and Slack communications platform.
• Valid California driver’s license
• oAuto insurance: Personal vehicle may be used for business related purposes; it is recommended you inform your auto insurance carrier.
• Proof of COVID Vaccination required.