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Amergis Adolescent Residential Care Assistant Manager in Deer Park, New York
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
The Adolescent Residential Care Assistant Manager is responsible to assist in supervising the delivery of care coordination services to an adolescent population with history of substance abuse, some of whom have specialized needs (chronic medical conditions, mental health).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ + Provide bi-monthly, individual, agenda driven supervision for part time, per diem and overnight Substance Abuse Counselors.
Monthly chart auditing for the timely and accurate submission of all substance abuse counselor's clinical paperwork.
Provide substance abuse counselors with a sense of direction and compelling purpose towards the accomplishment of goals/mission by consistently communicating and supporting employee ownership and involvement in the agency’s strategic plan and priorities.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managerial style.
Directly observes the clinical practice of employees in all formats.
Seek appropriate supervision and consultation from peers and immediate supervisor.
Provide crisis intervention when needed.
Report all clinical emergencies to Unit Director whereby using 24 hour on-call contacts effectively and efficiently.
Participate in reassessment appointments.
Provide assessments, group and family counseling as directed.
In supervision with counselors, coordinate training which supports their development in established long term goals.
Create and monitor monthly staff schedule.
Conduct yearly evaluations and give growth plans for Substance Abuse Counselors.
Minimum Requirements:
+ + CASAC, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred, with 2-3 years of experience in substance abuse and experience in a residential / adolescent Setting
Must be able to work the required schedule.
Extensive knowledge of community resources available to clients who are diagnosed with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, chronic medical conditions.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
Ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performance teams that achieve program objectives.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse interdisciplinary team.
Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.