Assistant Program Director-Adult Treatment

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Educational loan repayment programs

401K / Retirement savings

Paid time off & holidays

Diversity & engagement programs

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Program Director to help lead our Brunswick County Adult Treatment team in Shallotte, NC.

This clinical‑leadership role focuses on shaping care delivery, building strong processes, and developing staff to ensure high‑quality treatment for clients with substance use and co‑occurring disorders from intake onward. You’ll supervise clinicians, coordinate the SAIOP program, and strengthen partnerships to keep clients connected to care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field from an accredited university.
• Two (2) 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 LCAS preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment paired with organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Program Director on day-to-day operations and implement clear, streamlined processes across programs.
• Coordinate and direct the SAIOP program — enrollment, counselor‑client matching, admissions, documentation, and coverage.
• Triages and manages open‑access/walk‑in services and coordinates staff schedules for the walk‑in process.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, guiding workflow, documentation quality, and staff productivity.
• Train and develop staff, including on intake and assessment.
• Provide onsite coverage for the Program Director as needed.
• Deliver direct clinical services — evaluations and in‑depth counseling for clients with complex issues.
• Coordinate integrated care — linkage to primary care and community resources.
• Represent the program in interagency meetings and grow community partnerships.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Program coordination

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in human services

Job description

Assistant Program Director – Adult Treatment (Brunswick County)

Location: Shallotte, NC | Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
Schedule: Full-Time

Coastal Horizons Center is looking for an Assistant Program Director to help lead our Brunswick County Adult Treatment team. This is a clinical‑leadership role for someone who wants to shape how care gets delivered — building strong processes, developing staff, and making sure clients with substance use and co‑occurring disorders get coordinated, high‑quality treatment from the moment they walk in the door.

You'll coordinate our Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP), guiding the intake and walk‑in process, supervising clinicians, and strengthening community partnerships that keep our clients connected to care. If you lead with both clinical skill and operational sense — and you want your work to have a visible impact on a community — you can make a real difference.

What you’ll do

• Partner with the Program Director on day‑to‑day operations and help implement clear, streamlined processes across all programs
• Coordinate and direct the SAIOP program — enrollment, counselor‑client matching, admissions, documentation, and coverage
• Triage and manage open‑access/walk‑in services and coordinate staff schedules for the walk‑in process
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, guiding workflow, documentation quality, and staff productivity
• Train and develop staff, including on intake and assessment
• Provide onsite coverage for the Program Director as needed
• Deliver direct clinical services — evaluations and in‑depth counseling, from crisis intervention through ongoing treatment for clients with complex substance use and co‑occurring disorders
• Coordinate integrated care — linkage to primary care, community resources, case management, and reassessment of client needs
• Represent the program in interagency meetings and grow community partnerships across Brunswick County

What we’re looking for

• Master's degree in a human services field from an accredited university
• Two (2) 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

Why Coastal Horizons

For more than 50 years, Coastal Horizons Center has been a leader in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community services across southeastern North Carolina. We invest in our people because our people are how we deliver on our mission. We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO Statement

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.