Program Director, Certified Behavioral Health Clinic

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 Sign-On Bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

A health and human services agency is seeking an LMSW/LCSW Program Director responsible for overall clinical management and administrative operations. You will oversee program staff and ensure compliance with standards while improving program services. Candidates should have significant experience in mental health treatment and strong leadership skills, as well as appropriate social work credentials. This role offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• 3–5 years administrative/supervisory experience in addiction and/or mental health.
• Completion of OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises program staff and monitors the therapeutic environment.
• Implements agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and agency policy.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based treatments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to implement and monitor policy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

OASAS CASAC certification

Licensure as LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or Psychologist

Tools

EHR

Job description

Overview

LMSW/LCSW Program Director

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

$3000 Sign-On Bonus

Salary: $85K-90K

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

The Role

Under general direction of the Vice-President, the Program Director is responsible for the overall clinical management and administrative operations of his/her assigned program(s). He or she is responsible for managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees; assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served and the communications between program employees and agency administration.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Supervises and monitors environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Monitors quality, effectiveness and efficiency of program’s clinical services and safety of environment of care.
• Manages program services, improves existing services and develops new treatment components to meet needs of persons served.
• Helps develop, implement and deploy agency policy and procedures.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.
• Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, disciplines and may terminate subordinate staff
• Provides administrative supervision for plant operations; ensures a safe and secure environment of care.
• Ensures clinical staff maintains accurate, complete and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Ensures that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and comply with all Federal, state and local law/regulation, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or Psychology with 4–6 years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, at least 3–5 years administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health for designated programs.
• AND OASAS CASAC certification (Advanced or Master Level) if not a licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) for designated programs.
• AND OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours): Successful completion required by all Advanced and Master Level CASACs within one year of hire date for designated programs.
• OR A licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) with licensure as LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or Psychologist with at least 4–6 years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, at least 3–5 years administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments, managed care principles, and behavior practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and EHR.
• Seminar in Field Instructions (SIFI) preferred or willingness to obtain within one year from date of hire for all Program Directors that are Social Workers.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, CSAT guidance.
• Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Knowledgeable about Federal, state and local law and regulation governing substance abuse treatment programs.