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About the Position:
The Program Director is a leader within Pine Lodge Addiction Recovery working with other addiction service delivery agencies and partnering with local, health care organizations to provide comprehensive addiction service for individuals suffering from substance abuse.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the goals and strategic plan as defined by the Board of Directors to meet Pine Lodges mission, vision, and values.
The Program Director is responsible to ensure the delivery of client services in accordance with the Pine Lodge Standards of Care.
Education and experience:
- A bachelors degree in a health services, social sciences, or other human services discipline acceptable to the employer and or an Addictions Diploma with combination of experience and education as determined by the employer.
- Minimum of 2 year in providing clinical supervision
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in the Addictions and or
Mental health field preferably with a non-profit organization
- Registered or eligible for registration with appropriate licensing
body
- Education/training relating to substance use disorders/Addictions
Counselling and knowledge of addiction service delivery systems
- Eligibility for certification through CACCF is an asset
- Valid drivers license
Skills and abilities:
- Ability to accurately assess mental health, addictions and or
addiction related issues and make appropriate recovery plans and
referrals.
- Ability to provide individual, group and crisis
management/stabilization counselling skills
- Expert knowledge about the 12 core functions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to
prioritize.
- Shows expert knowledge of Addiction and best Practices
