Atlantic Health Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Freedom Recovery.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Director who will also serve as the Clinical Supervisor for a licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program in New Jersey. This dual-role position carries ultimate responsibility for organizational leadership regulatory compliance and clinical oversight of substance use disorder services.
This role is designed for a credentialed clinician with demonstrated executive capability. Candidates must meet both New Jersey administrative leadership requirements and statutory clinical supervision requirements for SUD services.
This is a senior accountable leadership role. It is not advisory fractional or ceremonial.
Primary Responsibilities
Executive Director Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation and integrity of the organization including:
Full administrative and operational leadership of the licensed SUD program
Compliance with all applicable NJAC provisions governing SUD treatment (including NJAC 10:161B and NJAC 8:111)
Oversight of policies procedures and governance-aligned operations
Fiscal management budgeting oversight and financial sustainability
Human resources leadership including hiring supervision and performance management
Quality assurance and performance improvement program leadership
Regulatory readiness for licensing inspections audits and corrective action plans
Protection of client rights confidentiality and ethical standards
Direct accountability to the governing body
Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities
In the Clinical Supervisor capacity this role is responsible for:
Clinical oversight of all substance use disorder treatment services
Supervision of counselors and clinical staff in accordance with New Jersey regulations
Ensuring services are evidence-based ethically delivered and appropriately documented
Oversight of clinical policies treatment protocols and service delivery standards
Ensuring compliance with supervision ratios and licensure requirements for staff
Clinical input into program development utilization and quality initiatives
Ensuring alignment between clinical practice and regulatory expectations
Why This Role Exists
This combined structure is intended to create clear accountability reduce regulatory risk and ensure alignment between operations and clinical practice. When done well it strengthens compliance improves outcomes and stabilizes organizations. When done poorly it fails quickly. We are hiring accordingly.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a resume clearly outlining licensure supervisory experience and administrative leadership in SUD treatment settings. Applications that do not meet New Jersey regulatory eligibility will not be considered.
Requirements
Required Licensure (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must hold one of the following New Jersey licenses that qualifies them to serve as a Clinical Supervisor for SUD services:
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) New Jersey
OR
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and documented experience supervising SUD treatment services
OR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with documented SUD clinical supervision experience meeting NJ requirements
Licensure must be active and in good standing in New Jersey.
Required Education and Experience (Administrative Eligibility)
In addition to clinical licensure candidates must meet New Jersey administrator requirements:
Masters degree with a minimum of two (2) years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed SUD treatment facility
OR
Bachelors degree with a minimum of five (5) years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed SUD treatment facility
Both clinical and administrative experience must be clearly documented.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience serving as Executive Director Program Administrator or Clinical Director in an SUD setting
Direct experience with New Jersey DMHAS licensing inspections or corrective actions
Experience supervising LCADCs CADCs and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Demonstrated ability to balance regulatory compliance with clinical integrity
Proven leadership in high-accountability healthcare environments
Candidates must hold one of the following New Jersey licenses that qualifies them to serve as a Clinical Supervisor for SUD services: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) New Jersey OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and documented experience supervising SUD treatment services OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with documented SUD clinical supervision experience meeting NJ requirements Licensure must be active and in good standing in New Jersey.