Clinic Director

Acadia • South Whitehall Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Orefield, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Clinic Director to lead the daily operations of its outpatient opioid treatment program. The program is part of Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide Comprehensive Treatment Centers division and provides medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The Clinic Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with strategic business goals.

The Clinic Director provides oversight, support, and development for clinic staff and fosters a positive, accountable work culture. The position includes responsibility for daily operations and long-term planning, working with regional leadership on the clinic budget and business plan, and collaborating with the Medical Director on clinical and medical matters. The role also represents the clinic in the community and ensures appropriate management of staff, records, medications, patient rights, confidentiality, and risk management.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a social, behavioral, or mental health services field from an accredited college or university.
• Proven Profit & Loss (P&L) management experience, including full oversight and maintenance of a facility budget.
• Experience working with multiple payer sources, including Medicare and Medicaid contracts.
• Prior management experience and ability to lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills; receptive to coaching and capable of navigating a dynamic healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing services in an outpatient setting, particularly in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), mental health, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), or substance use disorder (SUD) programs.
• Experience working in a narcotic treatment program involving medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Business development experience, including generating patient referral sources and building relationships with community partners, stakeholders, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to develop and manage the clinic’s annual budget and strategic business plan.
• Serve as the clinic’s final authority on daily operations and collaborate with the Medical Director on clinical and medical matters.
• Represent the clinic in the community by attending events and building partnerships.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, including those concerning community relations and public affairs.
• Ensure treatment services meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements; coordinate submission of protocols and amendments to appropriate federal and state agencies.
• Oversee personnel decisions, including performance evaluations, staffing, training, and hiring.
• Provide staff development and ongoing education opportunities.
• Ensure clinic-wide compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including timely submission of corrective action plans when required.
• Manage medications, medical records, and employee documentation securely.
• Protect patient confidentiality and rights and ensure patients receive appropriate medical and clinical care.
• Lead risk management, including risk assessments, incident investigations, and identification of patterns using data analytics.
• Complete annual HealthStream training on risk management topics.
• Ensure patients are informed of their responsibilities for safeguarding take-home medications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible for the Plan Year Clinic Director Bonus Plan, with high annual bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick leave, and extended sick leave
• Training and leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across a national network
• Consistent early morning schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager