Assistant Program Director, Addiction Treatment Leader

Coastal Horizons; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

401K retirement savings

Paid time off & 14 paid holidays

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead the Brunswick County Adult Treatment team in Shallotte, NC. This clinical‑leadership role focuses on building strong processes, staff development, and delivering high‑quality treatment from intake onward.

You will coordinate the SAIOP, oversee admissions, triage walk‑ins, supervise clinicians, and strengthen community partnerships for integrated care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university.
• Two years of progressive experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Full licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment paired with the organization and leadership to keep a busy program running well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SAIOP program — enrollment, counselor–client matching, admissions, documentation, and coverage.
• Triage and manage open‑access/walk‑in services and schedule staff accordingly.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, guiding workflow and staff productivity.
• Train and develop staff, including intake and assessment.
• Deliver direct clinical services — evaluations and in‑depth counseling across crisis to ongoing treatment.
• Coordinate integrated care — linkage to primary care, community resources, case management, reassessment of client needs.
• Represent the program in interagency meetings and grow Brunswick County partnerships.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Program operations

Clinical supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead the Brunswick County Adult Treatment team in Shallotte, NC. This clinical‑leadership role focuses on building strong processes, staff development, and delivering high‑quality treatment from intake onward.

You will coordinate the SAIOP, oversee admissions, triage walk‑ins, supervise clinicians, and strengthen community partnerships for integrated care.