Senior Program Lead: Substance Use & Prevention

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portsmouth, VA seeks a qualified administrator to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and a quality assurance program for substance abuse counseling and related prevention and family services programs. You will oversee daily Methadone Program operations and report to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing monthly state reports, supervising staff, budgeting, and improving program performance.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related Human Services field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience planning and implementing prevention programs; 1–2 years supervising professional staff.
• Experience working with opioid replacement programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal rules and contract standards.
• Oversee Methadone Program operations and staff supervision.
• Prepare monthly state reports and program outcome data.
• Manage budget, staff development, and performance management.
• Monitor program performance and implement quality indicators.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Budget management

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work or related field

Job description

The City of Portsmouth, VA seeks a qualified administrator to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and a quality assurance program for substance abuse counseling and related prevention and family services programs. You will oversee daily Methadone Program operations and report to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing monthly state reports, supervising staff, budgeting, and improving program performance.