Program Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Senior Administrator of OASAS Residential Programs, the Program Director ensures quality care and oversees the functions of the program according to regulatory bodies and accreditation requirements. This individual is responsible for the oversight and implementation of care and resources for the purpose of meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of clients. The Program Director provides supervision of all programs’ services and works to develop, implement, track, report, and evaluate measureable outcomes. The requirements listed below represent some of the knowledge, skill and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform essential functions of the job.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversight of program services including plan, develop and monitor day-to-day operations for the residential OASAS licensed residential program.
Oversight of the hiring process and provide leadership, guidance, direction, and supervision to all staff.
Supervise the managers of the residential program (e.g. clinical supervisor, medical director, operations supervisor, etc.)
Participate in program evaluation activities and deliver (or learn to deliver) services using evidenced-based practices.
Review and approval of initial needs assessment and initial treatment plans, as needed.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements and ensures that all aspects of clinical care conform to these requirements.
Establish and foster community/provider relationships.
Participate in agency management and planning activities.
Ensure client substance abuse and other therapeutic groups engaging and meets the needs of population including trips, events, etc.
Work with clinical supervisor to provide individual and clinical group supervision to residential counselors and other clinical staff.
Meet regularly with clinical supervisor to discuss and monitor program effectiveness.
Obtain within thirty days of hire:
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
Mandated Reporter (2 Hours) https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx
REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology or Bachelor in Human Service Field /CASAC
A Qualified Health Professional (CASAC; LCSW; LMSW; NP; MD; PA; Psychologist; Rehabilitation Counselor; LMFT; LMHC) in good standing with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority.
Valid and unrestricted
New York State License, and/or
OASAS certification as Advanced CASAC or Masters CASAC, and/or
Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
At Least five years of full-time work experience in substance use disorder or related treatment field, prior to appointment as Program Director.
Experience in management
Proficient computer skills including using electronic health record.
Strong follow-up skills required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in and be sensitive to a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
Bi-lingual Spanish Speaking, preferred.
Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse, and dependence specific to the services provided.

Obtain within six months of hire:
Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
Clinical Supervision 1 (14 hours)
Clinical Supervision 11 (16 hours)