What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Operations Coordinator position at Avenues Recovery?
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers with eighteen locations across seven states. We provide highly individualized treatment in clean, modern, and comfortable settings-spanning every level of care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
The secret to our success lies in our people. Combined with a premier clinical program, this has allowed us to transform thousands of lives across the country. If you're passionate about recovery and want to make a meaningful impact, we warmly invite you to join our growing team.
Now Hiring: Clinical Operations Coordinator
The Clinical Operations Coordinator will support clinical excellence across our multi-site network by optimizing systems, strengthening clinical programming, and ensuring consistency in care delivery, documentation, and compliance.
Position Overview
Location: Corporate office based in Lakewood, NJ
Travel: Occasional travel to facilities preferred
Hours: Full-time
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Operationalize and maintain alignment with Avenues' clinical philosophy and treatment model
- Identify gaps and improve systems, workflows, and clinical resources to drive efficiency
- Ensure EMR templates and processes meet clinical, billing, and authorization requirements
- Implement and optimize clinical curriculum, tools, and training programs
- Conduct site visits, trainings, and audits to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency
- Strengthen crisis response through staff training in prevention, de-escalation, and intervention
- Collaborate with operations, utilization review, and leadership teams on urgent needs and audits
- Oversee clinical documentation, billable audits, and chart quality standards
- Develop and track key clinical metrics to improve outcomes and client retention
- Lead onboarding, training, and development of clinical leadership and staff
- Research and integrate best practices for substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Support new facility openings and ongoing clinical operations across locations
Qualifications:
Education: Preferred Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Experience: Experience with multi-site operations, program development, and substance use treatment; audit experience preferred
Skills: Data-driven clinical leader with strong expertise in program development, quality assurance, crisis intervention, and team training; excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Certifications: Active clinical license preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.)
Core Competencies:
- Strategic and operational thinker
- Strong collaborator and cross-functional partner
- Detail-oriented with high standards for quality and compliance
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
- Professionalism and positivity
Why Join Avenues?
At Avenues, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassion. Our employees are supported with the tools and resources they need to excel-both personally and professionally.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Lifetime Benefit Term Insurance with Long-Term Care
- Legal Coverage and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA - Medical)
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
Join our mission. Transform lives. Discover the Avenues difference.
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