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 measurable 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.

The salary for the Program Director is $90,000/annually based on relevant experience.

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 conforms 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.
• Perform utilization reviews, monitoring case records, ensuring compliance with all contract stipulations.
• Review OASAS Website keeping updated with 820 regulations and local service bulletins.
• Ensure clinical staff conduct periodic audit of client services and documentation.
• Oversee case reviews, and case conferences, as needed.
• Submit monthly and/or quarterly reports to executive management and/or performance based contractors.
• Provide crisis intervention with clients, as needed.
• Facilitate team meetings and staff development activities.
• Conduct, attend, and participate in department director’s local and national meetings, conferences, coalitions, etc.
• Interact with support services.
• Administrative interaction with clinical components.
• All staff discipline and grievances.
• Ensure that element staff/supervisors attending regularly: Morning Focus, Team Management Meetings, Chart review meetings, Pre-discharge meeting.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND 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
• OASAS certification as Advanced CASAC or Masters CASAC, and/or, Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
• At least 5 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
• Bi-lingual Spanish Speaking, preferred
• 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.
• 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)
• Obtain with 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)

About Us: Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.

*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked at Acacia Network or any of its affiliates?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• LMSW (Required)

Work Location: In person