The SUD Clinic Director is responsible for the overall management leadership and operation of the substance use disorder (SUD) program. This includes ensuring high-quality clinical services compliance with state and federal regulations fiscal oversight staff supervision and development of program initiatives aligned with ICL goals and evidence based practice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily program operations
- Develop and implement program policies procedures and workflows consistent with requirements (OASAS/DOH/ OMH)
- Ensure program meets quality assurance outcome measures and performance improvement standards.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to align program goals with ICL mission and vision.
- Ensure delivery of evidence-based trauma-informed and person-centered SUD treatment services
- Review and approve treatment plans documentation and clinical intervention when needed
- Monitor caseload and clinical outcomes to ensure effective service delivery
- Oversee crisis management and provide clinical guidance to staff
- Recruit train supervise and evaluate program staff ensuring effective team performance.
- Facilitate regular staff meeting conferences and training for agency and team
- Promote a positive collaborative and accountable work culture
- Support professional development and credentialing of clinical staff and supervising interns
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory licensing and accreditation requirements
- Prepare for and manage audits inspections and surveys
- Ensure budget needs are met for program
- Maintain community relations and partnership to increase census of program
- Advocate for program participants and promote awareness of SUD services
- Attends IRC
- Participates in ICL-CHN Clinical Integration Meeting & Other required clinical consultation meetings.
- Reports weekly and as needed to Vice President/SVP
- Performs other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated commitment of the value of diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Ability to think clearly and handle crisis situations.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize think logically and follow procedures and instructions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports clinic mission vision and value statements standards and the code of ethical behavior.
- Position requires flexibility with hours may require after-hour calls.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with auditors regulatory bodies clients staff colleagues public other agencies and their staff and third-party insurance personnel.
Job Knowledge
- Must have an excellent understanding of state and city OASAS/DOH/ OMH) regulations. Must have knowledge of third party and managed care requirements. Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must. Successful track record of leading diverse interdisciplinary staff is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with current valid NYS registration CASAC strongly preferred. A condition of continuing employment is that licensure is maintained. Training and Experience: 5 years minimum clinical experience (with children adolescents and adults). 2 years minimum progressive administrative and/or supervisory experience.
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Required Experience:
Director