Clinical Director – OASAS Article 32 Substance Abuse Services

Clinical Director OASAS Article 32 Substance Abuse Services

Manhattan NY

150-175K

Full time onsite

Position Overview:

A growing behavioral health organization is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee its OASAS Article 32 licensed substance use program. This is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance clinical quality and operational excellence across a multidisciplinary team serving both onsite and satellite locations.

The ideal candidate is an LCSW with experience supervising clinical teams in substance use treatment settings and is comfortable wearing two hatsbalancing clinical supervision with regulatory compliance and program growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Supervisory Oversight

• Lead and manage a team of 10 clinicians (45 remote) providing supervision guidance and professional development

• Oversee clinical service delivery ensuring fidelity to treatment models documentation standards and service outcomes

• Review and approve treatment plans assessments progress notes and discharge summaries

• Act as a resource and mentor for staff regarding clinical decision-making and case consultation

• Ensure timely onboarding training and performance reviews for clinical team

Compliance & Program Management

• Ensure full compliance with OASAS Article 32 regulations standards of care and documentation requirements

• Maintain audit readiness and oversee corrective action plans as needed

• Partner with QA and administrative staff to uphold agency policies and clinical protocols

• Coordinate with billing and administrative teams to support clean claims and proper documentation workflows

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across program sites

Expansion & Community Partnerships

• Oversee and support off-site partnerships including shelters assisted living facilities and embedded counselors

• Participate in site visits contract oversight and the implementation of new service agreements

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic growth

• Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State (required)

• clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment

• 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity within an OASAS-regulated setting

• Deep familiarity with Article 32 compliance or at least knowledge of OMH/Article 31

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; able to multitask and manage deadlines

• Comfortable managing both clinical and operational priorities simultaneously

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Growth-oriented and ready to take a program to the next level

• Energized by problem-solving and implementing sustainable systems

• No-drama leadership stylecalm under pressure clear in communication

• Comfortable with both compliance and clinical supervision

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