Program Director

  *Sign-On Bonus $3,000- $4,000*  

• Provide supervision and oversight to program and management staff of the Opioid Treatment Program.

• Acts as client advocate, ensuring that all client rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with VIP policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

• Review for fidelity and update clinical programming to ensure best standards of clinical care. This includes use of evidence-based practices, group schedules, staff training and clinical supervision.

• Closely collaborate with the Medical Director, AVP, Admissions & Community Support Services, Residential Program Directors, and Director of Nursing to ensure ongoing coordination of client care.

• Develop, review, and update departmental policies and procedures as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable operating regulations and VIP standards and participate in all recertification applications/reviews within areas of responsibility. 

• Participates in clinic case conferences, counselor training, assigned committees, and leadership meetings.

• Ensure timely completion of all external regulatory reports including, but not limited to, STARS reporting, OASAS Client Data System reports (PAS 44/45, Monthly Delivery Reports) and New York Central Monitoring (Lighthouse) reporting.

• Prepare all proposals and monthly reports as needed. 

• Develop, administer, and oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities within area of responsibility.

• Review and approve personnel actions for all employees within designated area of responsibility, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, and separation of program staff.

• Assure that all staff members are trained in and adhere to VIP policies and applicable regulatory standards. 

• Prepare written annual evaluations for all direct reports and ensure the evaluations are completed accurately and objectively for all employees within designated areas of responsibility.  

• Monitor operating budgets in areas of responsibility, making recommendations to maximize revenue collection and improve cost efficiency, allocations, and expenditures.

• Conduct scheduled management meetings with all direct reports.

• Other relevant duties as assigned. 

 • Advance clinical degree preferred.

• License/Certification/Credential in a clinical discipline required (i.e., Ph.D., LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, CASAC Master Counselor, etc.).

• Five (5) years of experience in an administrative and/or clinical supervisory capacity within the behavioral health field required.

• Strong knowledge of OASAS, DEA and CARF standards required.

• Knowledgeable in best practices in substance use disorder treatment, medication assisted treatment services, person-centered care and trauma-informed care required.

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.  

• Must be computer literate including proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• This position will require availability as needed including on-call responsibilities