Assistant Director for Admissions and Community Engagement

ACLD•Seaford, NY

7d•$72,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Charles Evans Center (CEC) is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to serve as Assistant Director for Admissions & Community Engagement at our Seaford location. This leadership role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about expanding access to mental health and substance use treatment services while helping grow a developing program. You will oversee admissions operations, build referral partnerships, and ensure a seamless intake experience for children, adolescents, and families.

Requirements

LMSW or LMHC (LCSW preferred)
Experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment
Experience working with children and adolescents
Experience conducting intake, assessment, and triage in a behavioral health setting
Knowledge of DSM and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria
Strong communication and public speaking skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with co-occurring disorders and severe mental illness
Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience
Insurance verification experience
Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Referral Development
Develop relationships with hospitals, detox and rehabilitation facilities, courts, schools, and community providers
Conduct outreach presentations to promote CEC’s mental health and substance use services
Track referral sources and identify opportunities for growth
Admissions & Clinical Oversight
Respond to program inquiries and referrals in a timely manner
Conduct and oversee intake assessments and clinical evaluations
Lead Admissions Committee meetings
Collaborate with clinical leadership to assign new clients
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with billing and reimbursement standards
Leadership & Operations
Analyze referral and intake data trends
Assist the Operations Director in strengthening admissions workflows
Participate in on-call rotation and provide crisis intervention when needed