Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS)

Odyssey House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Vacation plan and holiday schedule

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance (Two Plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long-Term &/

Disability Insurance (Long-Term &/

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimb

403(b) Plan

Educational Assistance Programs

Commuter Benefits

Special shopping discounts

Job summary

Odyssey House in New York is seeking a Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) to oversee the day-to-day operation and coordinate a certified residential services program. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide policy development to support high-quality, holistic treatment for residents.

The role requires experience in administrative or clinical leadership within mental health or housing settings.

Qualifications

• Master's level clinical degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years administrative or clinical experience working with target population.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW)

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain relations with the state monitoring agency.
• Act as liaison to funding sources, community, and corporate officers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversight of all program staff.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports for senior management.
• Provide supervision and orientation for subordinate staff.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Program management

Education

Master's level clinical degree

Bachelor's degree + 5 years admin/clinical experience

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW/LMSW)

Job description

Locations Available:

Odyssey House Leadership Center
309-311 6th Street
New York, NY 10003

EDGECOMBE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
611 Edgecombe Avenue New York, NY 10032

Lafayette
1264 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages-and across all five boroughs-beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
• Salary Range: $90,000-120,000

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of an OASAS 819 certified and funded residential services program. She/he is responsible for oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff.

The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for maintaining OASAS regulatory compliance and assuring that programs operate in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.
• Act as liaison to funding and referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
• Assure that all Utilization Review, Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all residents, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
• Ensure clinical and operational support coverage for facility and maintain on call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis
• Monitor admissions procedure to ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines
• Accurately submit and review data submitted to HRA STARS.
• Responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility; ensure compliance with safety and physical plant standards.
• Prepare all proposals and reports as needed.
• Acts as resident advocate, assuring that all residents' rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Senior Manager responsible for clinical oversight.
• Prepare annual work plan.
• Responsible for all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
• Assures that all program staff members are adequately trained
• Provides and implements formal orientation plan to newly hired direct subordinate staff.
• Provides direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies.
• Prepare written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision. Review evaluations of all program staff.
• Comply with all OASAS regulations and participate in the certification process.
• Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
• Provide ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
• Lead quality management activities.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the applicable Senior Management supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master's Level Clinical Degree preferred or Bachelor's Degree and 5 years administrative or clinical experience working with target population.
• 2 years experience in administration and one year in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW)