Program Director, Opioid Treatment Program

VIP Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Community Services seeks an experienced administrator to supervise Opioid Treatment Program staff and ensure high-quality, compliant client care. You will work with medical directors and leadership to align clinical programming with evidence-based practices while maintaining regulatory standards.

The role requires an advanced clinical degree and licensure in a clinical discipline, at least five years in administrative/clinical supervision, and strong EHR/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• License/certification/credential in a clinical discipline is required (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, CASAC).
• Five (5) years of experience in an administrative and/or clinical supervisory capacity within behavioral health.
• Knowledge of OASAS, DEA and CARF standards is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight to program and management staff of the Opioid Treatment Program.
• Advocate for clients and address grievances and complaints per VIP policies and laws.
• Review fidelity and update clinical programming using evidence-based practices and staff training.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and senior leaders to coordinate client care.
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Administrative leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

EHR proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Advanced clinical degree (Ph.D./MSW/LMHC,etc.)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

*Sign-On Bonus $3,000- $4,000*

• Provide supervision and oversight to program and management staff of the Opioid Treatment Program.
• Acts as client advocate, ensuring that all client rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with VIP policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Review for fidelity and update clinical programming to ensure best standards of clinical care. This includes use of evidence-based practices, group schedules, staff training and clinical supervision.
• Closely collaborate with the Medical Director, AVP, Admissions & Community Support Services, Residential Program Directors, and Director of Nursing to ensure ongoing coordination of client care.
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable operating regulations and VIP standards and participate in all recertification applications/reviews within areas of responsibility.
• Participates in clinic case conferences, counselor training, assigned committees, and leadership meetings.
• Ensure timely completion of all external regulatory reports including, but not limited to, STARS reporting, OASAS Client Data System reports (PAS 44/45, Monthly Delivery Reports) and New York Central Monitoring (Lighthouse) reporting.
• Prepare all proposals and monthly reports as needed.
• Develop, administer, and oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities within area of responsibility.
• Review and approve personnel actions for all employees within designated area of responsibility, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, and separation of program staff.
• Assure that all staff members are trained in and adhere to VIP policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepare written annual evaluations for all direct reports and ensure the evaluations are completed accurately and objectively for all employees within designated areas of responsibility.
• Monitor operating budgets in areas of responsibility, making recommendations to maximize revenue collection and improve cost efficiency, allocations, and expenditures.
• Conduct scheduled management meetings with all direct reports.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advance clinical degree preferred.
• License/Certification/Credential in a clinical discipline required (i.e., Ph.D., LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, CASAC Master Counselor, etc.).
• Five (5) years of experience in an administrative and/or clinical supervisory capacity within the behavioral health field required.
• Strong knowledge of OASAS, DEA and CARF standards required.
• Knowledgeable in best practices in substance use disorder treatment, medication assisted treatment services, person-centered care and trauma-informed care required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be computer literate including proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• This position will require availability as needed including on-call responsibilities