Residential Manager

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00, with 2 evenings in the month to provide supervision to the night shift staff Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501

Position Summary The Recovery House Manager manages a low intensity recovery residence providing supervision, supports, education and training in activities of daily living for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders. This position supervises staff who provide 24/7 supervision of individuals in recovery setting and assuring coverage at all times. Responsible for assuring that staff are meeting the needs of consumers to include monitoring and supporting individual plans of care and assures that activities are designed to meet the specific needs of the consumers served. Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS approved human services and related fields degrees).
• One year of relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies the candidate as a QMHP.
• Prefer one year of supervisory experience in related field.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of substance use, crisis stabilization, and medical detoxification. Knowledge of local recovery resources. Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance a consumer's access to community resources. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse. Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses. Skill to lead groups and facilitate meetings. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic peer relationships. Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers, consumers and representatives in the community. Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines. Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner. Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment. ]Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites. To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/ Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).