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Position Summary:
The Program Manager for Stepping Stones is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the ASAM 3.1 residential program. This role supports recovery maintenance, independence, and community reintegration while ensuring delivery of co-occurring mental health and substance use services.
Program Operations and Execution
• Oversee daily operations of the ASAM 3.1 residential program.
• Ensure program expectations and routines are followed.
• Monitor staffing, coverage, and daily flow.
• Address operational issues impacting stability.
Clinical and Service Delivery Oversight
• Ensure SUD services aligned with ASAM 3.1, including co-occurring care.
• Ensure minimum 5 clinical hours per week per client (up to 10 as needed).
• Monitor engagement and recovery stability.
Program Fidelity and ASAM Alignment
• Ensure adherence to ASAM 3.1 requirements.
• Monitor service delivery and recovery-focused programming.
• Ensure consistency in independence and life skills expectations.
• Address deviations and corrective actions.
Admissions, Referrals, and Program Flow
• Coordinate step-down admissions from 3.5.
• Ensure timely intake and placement.
• Support discharge planning and transition.
• Address barriers to completion.
Staff Supervision and Development
• Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
• Provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Support onboarding and training.
Quality, Compliance, and Documentation
• Ensure documentation meets standards.
• Monitor service delivery and compliance.
• Address issues and corrective actions.
Positions Supervised:
• Primary Counselor(s)
• Floor Counselor
• Clinical Associate(s)
• Program Assistant
Essential Skills-Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, social work or related field preferred.
• Current CDC I, CDC II or CDCS required
• Minimum 2 years residential SUD treatment experience required.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of ASAM 3.1 and structured programming.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to support co-occurring services within scope.