Program Director

Samaritan Daytop Village • Queens, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. The Role Under general direction of the Vice-President, the Program Director is responsible for the overall clinical management and administrative operations of the assigned program. The Program Director is responsible for managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees; assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served and the communications between program employees and agency administration. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• NYSED Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP) – LMSW or LCSW or LMHC license OR OASAS CASAC Certification as an Advanced Counselor or a Master Counselor.
• OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours): Successful completion required by all Advanced and Master Level CASACs. (Not required if licensed as an NYSED QHP such as LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW.)
• High School Diploma and at least Six plus (6+) years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment, preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 or 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• OR Associate's degree in the Human Services field and at least Five plus (5+) years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment, preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 or 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field and at least Four-Six (4-6) years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment, preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 or 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• OR Master’s Degree in the Human Services field and at least Four-Six (4-6) years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment, preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 or 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• AND OASAS CASAC certification as an Advanced Counselor or Master Counselor if not, a licensed Qualified Health Professional (QHP) by NYSED.
• AND OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours): Successful completion required by all Advanced and Master Level CASACs.
• OR Master’s degree in social work or other Human Services field and at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience in substance use treatment preferably within an OASAS-regulated 822 Outpatient Treatment Program with at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• AND A Qualified Health Professional (QHP) such as a NYSED LMSW or LMHC or LCSW.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to program and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Possession of strong time management, writing and communication skills.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills; ability to supervise, coach, mentor, develop, train and teach substance use providers/other clinical discipline providers.
• Knowledge of federal and state law/regulation governing substance abuse treatment, including confidentiality, security and privacy of protected health information.
• Knowledge of OASAS, Joint Commission, CARF, and CSAT guidance.

Responsibilities

• Overall clinical management and administrative operations of the assigned program.
• Managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees.
• Assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served.
• Ensuring communication between program employees and agency administration.
• Implementing and monitoring policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED