Assistant Clinic Director/Clinical Supervisor (Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Program) A32

League Education and Treatment Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

League Education and Treatment Center is seeking an Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) to lead an integrated outpatient substance use treatment and counseling program for youth and families. The role blends clinical supervision with program leadership, ensuring evidence-based, trauma-informed care and regulatory compliance.

The position will start with a higher clinical caseload and gradually balance direct services with supervision, coordinating staff across evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required and LCSW in NYS.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or SUD.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in OASAS-licensed settings strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision per OASAS/NYS scope for counselors, peers, and interns.
• Oversee daily operations of the outpatient SUD program and staffing.
• Coordinate scheduling including evenings, weekends, and on-call.
• Integrate SUD and MHOTRS services under one roof with the clinic director.
• Promote integrated, concurrent treatment for co-occurring disorders.
• Collaborate with medical/psychiatric providers for MAT and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with OASAS Part 822 and OMH/federal requirements.
• Perform clinical services as needed and participate in audits/reviews.
• Provide supervision to clinicians, counselors, peers, and interns.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NY

Job description

The Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) provides clinical leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for a new outpatient substance use treatment and counseling program, in accordance with OASAS regulatory standards. The program will be integrated with our existing children's mental health clinic (A31 MHOTRS) under the League Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness. The program delivers integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment and services to youth, young adults (up to age 26), and their families (including adult family members) with co-occurring disorder, while supporting participants in identifying and addressing underlying emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors contributing to substance use.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor works in collaboration with the Clinical Director of Children’s mental health clinic and agency leadership to advance an integrated behavioral health model. This includes ensuring coordinated, seamless care across substance use and mental health services, delivery of evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed care, high-quality treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

The role includes both clinical supervision (provided as an LCSW) and program leadership, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and best practices. As this is a newly established position, the supervisor will initially maintain a higher clinical caseload and will gradually transitioning to an approximate 50/50 balance of direct clinical services and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the OASAS-licensed outpatient SUD program
• Coordinate staffing to ensure adequate program coverage, including evenings, weekends, and on-call schedules
• Facilitate regular team meetings and interdisciplinary communication to support service delivery and operational efficiency
• Provide clinical supervision in accordance with OASAS and NYS scope of practice requirements for counselors, peer advocates, and interns
• Support oversight of clinical staff and program operations
• Support integration of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and MHOTRS mental health services under one roof, working in collaboration with the clinic's MHOTRS director.
• Promote delivery of integrated, concurrent treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders in accordance with OASAS best practices
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers to coordinate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other clinical interventions when appropriate
• Support staff in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery of evidence-based interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, relapse prevention)
• Participate in treatment plan reviews and ensure timely updates based on client progress and clinical need
• Ensure program compliance with OASAS Part 822 outpatient regulations, as well as applicable OMH and federal requirements
• Develop and maintain partnerships with referral sources, community providers, and stakeholders
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures in compliance with OASAS, OMH and other regulatory requirements
• Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management as needed
• Participate in internal audits, and external reviews
• Provide direct supervision to clinicians, counselors, peer advocates and interns
• Support oversight of clinical staff and program operations

The above specifications and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in OASAS-licensed settings strongly preferred
• Experience with co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment models required
• SIFI certification and experience supervising interns preferred

This is a full-time role scheduled for 40 hours weekly during the clinics' operating hours: Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm.