Assistant Program Director-Adult Treatment

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

Assistant Program Director – Adult Treatment (Brunswick County)

Location: Shallotte, NC | Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

Schedule: Full-Time

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

• Brunswick County, NC
• 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

Benefits

• 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

Accommodation Requests

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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.