Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high-quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITION: Clinical Program Director (Exempt)
MAJOR DUTIES: The Clinical Program Director works closely with the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for the provision of clinical services to patients enrolled in their assigned programs. This position provides program oversight and clinical supervision for necessary clinical staff in their assigned programs including clinical service delivery, maintenance of patient records, contract compliance, financial management, public relations, and liaison with various government and private agencies and officials. This position is a member of the Management Team. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
GUIDELINES:
The position requires that the incumbent maintain certification or qualification standards for the position. The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field of substance use disorder and mental health treatment, DBHR, CARF, WACs, and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.
COMPLEXITY:
The incumbent provides program oversight and supervision to patients who differ widely in socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral, and psychological problems. Further, they provide supervision for chemical dependency and mental health counselors, counselor interns, and students. Autonomy, clinical maturity, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help identify and monitor policies and treatment activities that will meet the complex needs of both patients and staff.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, significant others of the patients, Board of Directors/Advisory Boards, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health and related community representatives including lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of behavioral health patient records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move a maximum of 25 lbs. The employee may be regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Most working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms. Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Chief Clinical Officer
Salary: $69,160 - $79,160/year DOE
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org.
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as employer-paid Short Term, Long Term, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!