Assistant Program Director: Clinical Ops & Staff Leadership

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. in New York City is seeking an Assistant Program Director to provide administrative and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, support the Program Director, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role requires strong leadership, clinical oversight, and the ability to coordinate staffing, training, and quality assurance across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with 3–5 years’ substance use/mental health experience.
• Administrative/supervisory experience preferred (1–2 years).
• Licensure or certification as required by NY state.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff.
• Manage day-to-day clinical operations and service delivery.
• Coordinate clinical coverage and on-call oversight.
• Assist with interviews, hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate patient records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervision

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

OASAS CASAC Advanced Counselor

Licensed NYSED QHP (LMSW/LMHC/LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. in New York City is seeking an Assistant Program Director to provide administrative and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, support the Program Director, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role requires strong leadership, clinical oversight, and the ability to coordinate staffing, training, and quality assurance across programs.