Director of Outpatient Services - Duncan, OK

Job Details

Job Location:

Duncan Clinic - Duncan, OK 73533

Job Shift: Day

A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.

As a Director of Outpatient Services, you will oversee the day to day functioning in an outpatient counseling office working with staff who empower, uplift and help others heal from the many forms of mental illness, trauma or addiction.

To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success each person must to do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing any and all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.

Under immediate to general supervision, performs advanced level work involved in providing psychological and counseling services. This position is supervised by the Regional Director of Wellness and Recovery.

• Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse related field from an accredited university.
• Oklahoma State Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Behavioral Practitioner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Two years experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical service or, any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years experience in a supervisory role.
• Considerable skill in working with people, in effectively treating social, emotional and addiction problems, in expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, in exercising good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care.

• Knowledge of the principles and tests, the application of psychological theories with respect to group and individual behavior; of mental illness, it’s symptoms, treatment and social implications in relation to consumers and their family.
• Skill in diagnosing, assessing and developing care plans; evaluating a wide variety of clinical data; in carrying out courses of treatment; in counseling and guiding individuals and groups; and in communicating clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of counseling and psychotherapy techniques for individuals, families and groups.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or psychology and of current social and economic problems.
• Knowledge of personality development and structure.
• Knowledge of counseling and rehabilitative approaches utilized with individuals diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness.
• Ability to evaluate situations and adopt an effective course of action, to delegate responsibilities, organize and present facts effectively.
• Able to establish working relationships within an integrated team to coordinate and facilitate care by assessing consumer needs, evaluating treatment options, creating care plans, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress.
• Ability to work effectively and courteously with individuals and families from various cultures and backgrounds, and to exercise good clinical judgment.
• Responsible for leadership in the administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of counseling services.
• Ability to supervise the professional and support staff, budget administration, and formulation of unit policies and procedures.
• Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as may be required in order to provide adjunctive services, ie. Suicide Assessment and Trauma

• This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
• Provides interaction and communication with care teams, other clinics, CSU, URC, administration and community partners to coordinate the services provided by Lighthouse.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility of the clinic and agency by preparing the budget and supervising all expenditures.
• Promotes the professional development of staff by providing monthly supervision and developing…