Substance Abuse Program Director
2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Substance Abuse Program Director pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Responsible for a substance abuse program in a hospital by overseeing activities and operations and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Evaluates treatment procedures to ensure attainment of goals and objectives with regard to effective rehabilitation from drug/alcohol dependency. Oversees the staff and resources of the department. Establishes policies and procedures for the substance abuse program. Coordinates with community agencies and programs to ensure continuity in the type and level of patient care.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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