Assistant Program Director
$65,000–$70,089 year
On-siteEllenville, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide administrative and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary clinical staff assigned to a treatment team. Coordinate and implement clinical services, monitor day-to-day operations, and ensure quality and appropriateness of program services. Assist the Program Director with interviews, hiring, training, appraisals, and disciplinary actions. Document supervisory sessions, maintain accurate patient treatment records, and enforce agency policies and federal regulations. Plan and conduct training to improve staff competency and compliance. Represent the program at community forums and participate in quality improvement committees. Work Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, with flexible scheduling as needed.
Required Qualifications
- NYSED Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP) – LMSW or LCSW or LMHC license or LMSW-LP or MHC-LP
- OASAS CASAC Certification as an Advanced Counselor (with at least a Bachelor's Degree) or a Master Counselor (with least a Master's Degree)
- OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours)
- Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field and at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience in substance use treatment preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 or 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least One-Two (1-2) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity
- Master's Degree in the Human Services field and at least Three-Five (3-5) years of experience in substance use treatment preferably within an OASAS-regulated 819 and 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least One-Two (1-2) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity
- OASAS CASAC certification as an Advanced Counselor or Master Counselor if not, a licensed Qualified Health Professional (QHP) by NYSED
- 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 819 and 820 Residential Treatment Program with at least One-Two (1-2) years of experience functioning in an administrative/supervisory capacity
- A Qualified Health Professional (QHP) such as a NYSED LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or LMSW-LP or MHC-LP
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR
- Ability to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to maintain the 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
- Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines
- Knowledge of Federal and state law/regulations governing substance abuse treatment, including confidentiality, security, and privacy of protected health information
- Knowledge of OASAS and CSAT guidance
Desired Qualifications
- Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to program and staff needs
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