Assistant Clinical Mental Health Director

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINIOS DIVISION

Harbor Light Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Assistant Clinical / Mental Health Director

LOCATION / DEPT : Harbor Light Center

REPORTS TO : Director of Clinical Programs

FLSA CATEGORY : Exempt

STATUS TYPE : RFT

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To provide leadership using policies, procedures and available systems to provide quality substance abuse treatment and support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army.

PROGRAM / CLIENT ENVIRONMENT

The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc.) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.

OUTCOMES

Substance abuse treatment programming, including planning, development, managing and interpreting services is completed in accordance with the organization’s and funder’s stated objectives and purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Services Coordination

• In collaboration with Director, designs the Clinical Service program, including methods of assessment, treatment, flow and limits on service provision, and allocation of time resources to the various clinical services.
• Facilitates meetings for staff input and review, manages related policies and procedures in accordance with current professional standards.
• Administers data management for Clinical Services.
• Collaborates with other departments that provide related services to clients suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder.
• Provide collaborative leadership to promote a well-functioning counseling and treatment center and a healthy environment.

Psychological Services

Other Duties

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Programs.

In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

COMPETENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.