CoveCare Center (Formerly known as Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.,) a private non-profit agency providing substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

CoveCare Center is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experience to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work life balance for the well being of all our staff members.

CoveCare Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At CoveCare we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission…is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use and social and emotional issues.

CoveCare Center has a full time opening for a Director of Substance Use Services. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery.

The Director is responsible for administrative and clinical oversight for multiple programs regulated by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports, including coordinating and supervising the work of the staff, program development, productivity and revenue, quality assurance, and utilization review.

Responsibilities:

• Assures that all requisite documentation/charting is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations;
• Supervises case disposition including assignment of cases, assessment, admission, referral, and discharge of clients into services that provide optimal support and treatment
• Recruits, directs, and provides guidance and supervision to all program staff and monitors productivity;
• Oversees program Quality Assurance and Utilization Review;
• Manages crisis intervention and emergencies for program and agency;
• Markets services in order to ensure adequate utilization;
• Collaborates with other community-based programs in order to coordinate services to individuals and families;
• Develops new services and programs that address the identified, unmet needs of the community and writes grants to fund programs;
• Prepares administrative, fiscal, statistical, and clinical reports as requested by the Executive team and required by all Government funders and monitors;
• Collaborates with management on managed care contracts, grants, contracts with other agencies and monitors compliance;
• Establishes and maintains fiscal stability through periodic review of fee determination and status of fee collection; monitors program budgets;
• Provides staff with updated information on agency-wide activities and other related services in the community;
• Provides individual therapy on-site when necessary;
• In addition, the below responsibilities may be required of the position:
• Assists with agency and after-hours crisis coverage, intervention and assessment;

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in health-related field along with NYS certification/licensure appropriate to the degree, or eligibility as a qualified health professional according to NYS Mental Hygiene regulations. Casac and LCSW preferred. Three years’ experience in a community based mental health/chemical dependency facility, at least one of which includes supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Must have basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills. Valid drivers’ license required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carmel, NY 10512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health working: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmel, NY 10512