Director of Substance Use

Circles of Care, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO days per year, increasing over

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

Life insurance 3x annual salary

Long-term disability

Company-sponsored 401(a) plan

Job summary

Circles of Care, Inc. seeks a Director of Substance Use Services to oversee outpatient and residential treatment programs, ensuring continuity of care and high-quality services.

The role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to recovery-focused care. The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, supervise clinicians, and drive program development while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing counseling staff.
• Strong understanding of substance abuse treatment and counseling approaches.
• Excellent communication with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Ability to address complex clinical and administrative challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee outpatient and residential SUD treatment programs.
• Create and update program policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of counselors and staff.
• Provide ongoing supervision and performance evaluations.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment interventions for effectiveness.
• Provide clinical supervision to counseling staff.
• Maintain accurate client records and program documentation.
• Oversee intake processes and assess eligibility for services.
• Address client concerns to ensure a high standard of care.

Skills

Supervision

Program Leadership

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in field

LCSW or LMHC, MCAP preferred

Job description

The Director of Substance Use Services will be responsible for overseeing all Outpatient and Residential substance use treatment programs. The Director of Substance Use Services will be critical in providing comprehensive, effective treatment and support to individuals dealing with substance abuse issues. This position requires a strong commitment to helping individuals in recovery and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism within our programs. The primary goal for the Director of Substance Use Services will be to ensure continuity of care between our SUD services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement substance abuse treatment programs and services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Create and update program policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of counselors, therapists, and support staff.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to staff, including regular performance evaluations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to counseling staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and program documentation.
• Oversee the intake process and assess client eligibility for services.
• Address client concerns and complaints and ensure a high standard of care.

Qualifications:

• Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's Degree in the field required, or equivalent work experience in the field is acceptable. LCSW or LMHC, MCAP is preferred.
• Experience: Substantial experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and counseling, including supervisory or management experience, is required.
• Knowledge: A thorough understanding of substance abuse treatment approaches, counseling techniques, and addiction recovery is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Organizational and Leadership Skills: Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage program operations and personnel.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to address complex clinical and administrative challenges is crucial.

Benefits include:

• 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!!
• Sell back PTO at 100% value!
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!
• Long-term disability is provided!
• Company-sponsored 401(a), funded at 8.5% to start!! Increase to 14.5% over time.