Director, Addictions Intensive Outpatient Program
Req#:1412
About Us:
The Lindner Center of HOPE is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.
- One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
- Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
- A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.
We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of HOPE. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.
At Lindner Center of HOPE, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.
Position Summary:
The Director of Addictions Intensive Outpatient Program will direct all components of the Addictions Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and manage services for the addiction component of the adult and adolescent residential programs. The Director of Addictions Intensive Outpatient Program will oversee all aspects of the IOP program including the addictions specialist, quality of care, and clinical outcomes. This position will provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and group therapies in the Addictions IOP program three (3) evenings a week, as well as provide group and individual clinical work with addiction and co-occurring disorder patients in both outpatient and residential programs. The Director of Addictions Intensive Outpatient Program will be expected to work evening hours Monday through Thursday.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates IOP program group therapy sessions three evenings a week, managing the overall schedule, flow, and quality of program.
- Conducts IOP assessments, addresses clinical case disposition assignments including patient transfers, referrals and discharges. Completes treatment plans, progress notes. Ensures client outcomes are completed. Completes all required documentation according to Lindner Center of HOPE requirements.
- Updates the census log on a daily basis to reflect real time progress with referrals, assessments, IOP census, and aftercare services.
- Provides clinical supervision to other addiction staff providing services in IOP and residential programs.
- Participates in and provides clinical information regarding patients for utilization review.
- Provides consultation for patients on adult and adolescent residential units with addictions and co-occurring diagnoses.
- Provides individual therapy in the Outpatient practice for patients with addictions and co-occurring diagnoses.
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA, policies, documentation guidelines, and other related regulatory requirements.
Required Education:
- Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling program, clinical rehabilitation counseling program, or addiction counseling program.
Required Training/Certifications:
- Ohio Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Required Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with individuals with a history of addiction and co-occurring disorders in a social service/mental health environment.
Preferred Training/Certifications:
- Ohio Licensure as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) preferred.
- CPR Certification – may be obtained after hired.
Preferred Experience:
- Must have experience planning and coordinating a program; preferably an addictions IOP.
- Experienced working in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient and residential milieus.
- Experience conducting intensive therapy and case management.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, multicultural and socio-economic issues.
- Basic advocacy skills. Ability to utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make sound decisions.
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Computer skills including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.
- Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision and values.
Physical Requirements:
To effectively care for patients, employees must be able to see, talk, and hear coworkers, patients, and others. Must be able to easily move throughout the building.
All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to will conduct a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of HOPE will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of HOPE also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).
Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
