Asst. Director of Substance Use Services

Access Supports•Mount Vernon, NY

13d•Onsite

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 position maintains a clinical caseload as appropriate and provides individual and group services as needed, while holding overall clinical responsibility for an assigned treatment program. The role oversees compliance with clinical documentation, billing, OASAS regulations, insurance protocols, and confidentiality requirements. It also involves intervening in complex staff or client situations, participating in meetings and committees, maintaining applicable licenses and credentials, and collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues. The position represents the agency ethically and professionally and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

CASAC, LCAT, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
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.
Good understanding of and experience with behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and opioid use disorder treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Able to work in an open-space floor plan and move throughout the workday.
Occasional lifting of more than 25 pounds.

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.
Hold 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.
Maintain all applicable licenses and credentials.
Collaborate with team members across areas to enhance the program and serve as a role model for staff.
Represent the agency with an ethical, fair, and positive attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.