Program Manager

Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in.

**ABOUT US**
- ADAPT (Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services) is one of the largest and most diversified treatment agencies in Ontario. We offer a full spectrum of services to clients experiencing concerns with addictions, mental health or concurrent disorders, as well as to their families and loved ones._
- At ADAPT we are committed to building a warm, inclusive, and diverse environment. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset; that they will do their best work when they feel supported and empowered. That is why we offer an attractive compensation and benefits package._

**POSITION**: Program Manager, Concurrent Disorders

**LOCATION**: This position is part of the ADAPT hybrid model of operation and is a combination of remote work and in-office/ community (Halton Region)

**This position will be classified as a permanent 1.0FTE**

**WHAT'S THERE FOR YOU?**

You will work with a fun, cooperative and diverse team. This group will provide you many opportunities to learn from other professions and enhance your managerial and clinical skills and abilities. It's an extremely interesting and unique role, with excellent work-life balance.

**SUMMARY**:
Manages the programs and performance of the Concurrent Disorders Clinicians within the Concurrent Disorders Program, including the Early Psychosis Program and PHAST Program through clinical supervision and evaluation, as well as monitoring, mentoring, coaching and reviewing/evaluation of these programs. Additionally, performs the duties and fulfils the responsibilities of a counsellor in the above programs for an assigned client load.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Program Management Duties and Responsibilities:

- ensures that the Concurrent Disorders Program meets established objectives (number of clients served) and standards;
- assigns specific tasks and organizes the schedules of counsellors (supervisees);
- monitors the job performance of supervisees;
- develops, monitors and ensures delivery of concurrent disorders service items in the ADAPT Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan;
- provides program reports at general staff meetings and at the ADAPT Annual General Meeting, as required;
- may be given enhanced responsibilities to assist the Director of Operations and/or the Chief Executive Officer in the development and administration of agency policies/procedures and programming;
- participates in recruiting and hiring of clinical staff for the Concurrent Disorders Team Programs;
- liaises with allied service providers and/or program funders, as required;
- collects and reports required program statistics according to established guidelines or standards, including but not limited to quarterly OHRS/variance reporting;
- may participate in community/ regional groups or committees, as required;
- promotes and markets the ADAPT Concurrent Disorders Programs;
- organizes and facilitates meetings with Concurrent Disorders Community Partners, including CMHA, Joseph Brant Hospital, and Oakville Trafalgar Hospital;
- attends monthly managers meetings with PHAST managers from community partnerships including CMHA, Joseph Brant Hospital and ROCK;
- program/group development as it relates to core Concurrent Disorders program groups;
Concurrent Disorders Counsellor Duties and Responsibilities:

- assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews;
- in consultation with the client, develops an individual treatment plan for the client
- provides individual and/or group counselling to address the clients’ needs;
- provides clients with support specific to life skills, daily living skills, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and prevention, budgeting assistance, and community integration;
- conducts group sessions as required;
- refers clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the clients’ needs;
- conducts appropriate case management services with respect to the client’s treatment plan;
- maintains a collaborative working relationship with Halton substance abuse and mental health agencies;
**EDUCATION**

University degree (undergraduate or graduate level) in Social Work, Health and Social Science and/ or Health related field plus Addiction Studies certification, or equivalent combination of experience and education is required;
**LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**
- Professional registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers an asset;
- GAIN certificate an asset;
- Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets;
**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**
- At least 5 years working experience with in the area of concurrent disorders or addictions/ mental health;
- Experience in supervision or management of sta