Assistant Program Director

Position/Title: Assistant Program Director

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the of the Vice President for Outpatient Services, the APD is responsible for the overall management and administrative operations of an OASAS Part 822 treatment program. The APD manages and monitors the job performance of all program employees, ensures the quality of clinical services provided to persons served, maintains relationships with referral sources and recovery supports, and coordinates with the billing specialists to maximize benefits and revenues.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

· Supervise the site to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive.

· Manage program services to improve the quality of existing services and develop new treatment components to meet client needs.

· Help develop and implement agency policy and procedures.

· Provide scheduled and documented clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.

· Interview, hire, train, appraise, evaluate, discipline/terminate subordinate staff.

· Provide administrative supervision for plant operations; ensure a safe environment of care.

· Oversee admissions and discharges and the correlated documentation for the program.

· Ensure clinical staff maintain accurate, complete, and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.

· Oversee monthly reporting, including to OASAS, grant managers, Argus Executive Management, STARS, legal referents, and others.

· Manage comprehensive training needs of clinical and administrative staff.

· Build relationships with outside entities to increase referrals.

· Supervise clinical and peer staff in Connections to Care Services to Aging Adults Program.

· Coordinate referrals, linkages, and treatment for Connections to Care participants.

· Implement a strategic plan for program growth.

· Ensure that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and comply with all Federal, state and local law/regulation, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

· Ensure completion of monthly quality assurance and OASAS requirements.

· Represent ELS on Incident Review Committee.

· Lead weekly interdisciplinary team meetings/case conferences/QI.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· LCSW/LMSW/LMHC, required, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory and administrative experience

· CASAC Master or Advanced Counselor, preferred

· Adept working in an electronic medical record (EMR).

· Completion of the 30-hour Clinical Supervision Foundations training

· Proven experience in management in SUD recovery or related field

· Strong leadership and organizational skills

· Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals on their recovery journey

· Effective communication and collaboration abilities

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000