Asst. Director of Substance Use Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Substance Use Services provides direct clinical services, oversees an OASAS-licensed outpatient Opioid Treatment Program, and supervises counseling staff. The role carries clinical responsibility for an assigned treatment program and may include maintaining a caseload and providing individual and group services. It also oversees documentation and billing compliance, stays current on OASAS regulations and insurance protocols, and intervenes in special situations involving staff or clients. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, attends meetings and committees as requested, maintains client confidentiality and applicable licenses or credentials, and represents the agency ethically and professionally. The employee must be able to work with clients across the ages and special populations served by the agency. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Mt. Vernon, NY, with hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated rate of pay is $85,000.
Requirements
- CASAC, LCAT, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC credential.
- Good understanding of and experience with behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and opioid use disorder treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Initiative and good judgment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding of heroin addiction, methadone maintenance and detoxification treatment, and the disease model.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing methadone chemotherapy treatment.
- Competence working with clients appropriate to the agency setting, including relevant age groups and special populations.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an opioid treatment program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload as appropriate and provide individual and group services as necessary.
- Assume overall clinical responsibility for an assigned treatment program.
- Supervise counseling staff and complete their performance evaluations.
- Oversee compliance with documentation and billing requirements.
- Stay current with OASAS regulations and developments in the changing health environment.
- Stay current on insurance company protocols to facilitate coordination of the program’s financial responsibilities.
- Intervene with staff and clients in special situations.
- Attend meetings and serve on committees as necessary and requested.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information as required by law.
- Work competently with clients appropriate to the agency setting, including clients from relevant age groups and special populations.
- Maintain all applicable licenses and credentials.
- Collaborate with team members across areas to enhance the program and serve as a positive role model for staff.
- Represent the agency with an ethical, fair, and positive attitude.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
