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Form of workDescription of Duties and Responsibilities: Person in this position will be responsible for ensuring the availability of a coordinated, integrated system of care for the population of focus. Essential Job Functions include:
- Administrative supervision of counselors/staff assigned to the program;
- Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program;
- Maintain current knowledge of accreditation standards;
- Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards;
- Facilitate educational groups, family groups, and assist clients of the program;
- Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level;
- Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification, and staff training are collected as required;
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested;
- Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested;
- Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and school sites and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested;
- Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed, to include but not limited to: individual and group counseling, case management, and required documentation;
Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licensures:
- Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
- Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
Experience and Competencies:
- minimum of three (3) years working in a substance use treatment program, with at least one (1) year of experience in supervision/management
- Bilingual is preferred.
- Must have reliable means of transportation
- Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade and/or Broward County
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
- Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.
