Senior Director

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director serves as a pivotal leadership role, dedicated to expanding the Jewish Board’s continuum of care within the Community Behavioral Health programs. By championing evidence-based practices and service excellence, the Senior Director drives innovative approaches to behavioral health and ensures the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Director, a key member of the Community Behavioral Health leadership team, oversees all clinical and operational activities for the Jewish Board’s SUD program, including direct clinical supervision of the team. The Senior Director is responsible for expanding the program’s footprint and increasing client visits, implementing policies, monitoring staff performance, and ensuring quality care. The Senior Director also maintains relationships with regulatory bodies and community partners and supports new agency initiatives and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling (LCSW/ LMSW).
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a director / supervisor in an OASAS, OMH or CCBHC program
Experience working with electronic medical records
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (Teams) and using business analytics systems.
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform data entry into various computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Additional CASAC is preferred
Experience in OASAS program preferred

Responsibilities

The Senior Director is responsible for optimizing all SUD program activities and the supervision, oversight and development of the clinic team.
Oversees clinical, operational, and fiscal activities for the assigned program.
Supports the team in implementing proven interventions to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Provides leadership and vision to guide programs toward their goals, drive continuous improvement, and proactively address challenges.
Establishes and maintains programmatic systems that meet client safety and service needs.
Maintains physical facilities/sites to uphold safety and aesthetic standards.
Delivers staff training and supervision; develops and facilitates professional development opportunities.
Builds and sustains partnerships with community representatives, groups, and external partners.
Monitors compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations.
Develops and adheres to program budgets, ensuring ongoing fiscal health.
Collaborates with directors and other Jewish Board programs/departments to resolve issues and support problem-solving.
Uses data to guide planning, service delivery, and overall program management.
Participates in agency and external committees, coalitions, and initiatives.
Remains available and on-call to assist with urgent situations as they arise.
Performs additional duties as assigned.