Outpatient Substance Use Program Lead

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center seeks a Manager of Chemical Dependency Program to lead the outpatient substance use treatment program, supervise clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance across OASAS/DOHMH/HRA standards.

You will coordinate intake, supervise staff, develop clinical offerings, and liaise with psychiatry and hospital leadership to maintain high-quality patient care across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Three years of experience in assessment and treatment of substance use disorders.
• Licensed as LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, Clinical Psych or equivalent (QHP).
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with EMR systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the outpatient program ensuring services meet standards.
• Supervise staff and provide clinical in-service trainings and supervision.
• Manage intake/referral processes and patient engagement.
• Develop and oversee clinical offerings and ensure documentation compliance.
• Lead interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with psychiatrists and other staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OASAS, NYC DOHMH, HRA, and hospital policies.
• Conduct monthly chart reviews and CQI reporting.
• Maintain patient rights and participate in hearings when required.
• Recruit, hire, orient new staff and implement onboarding procedures.
• Provide coverage for other outpatient managers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team leadership

Organization

Independent work

SUD risk assessment

EMR experience

Excel

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Excel

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center seeks a Manager of Chemical Dependency Program to lead the outpatient substance use treatment program, supervise clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance across OASAS/DOHMH/HRA standards.

You will coordinate intake, supervise staff, develop clinical offerings, and liaise with psychiatry and hospital leadership to maintain high-quality patient care across sites.