LMSW/LCSW Program Director 

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

$5000 Sign-On Bonus

5 years' Experience as an Outpatient Director Required

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

Salary: $85,000-$90,000

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the Vice-President, The Program Director is responsible for the overall clinical management and administrative operations of his/her assigned program(s). He or she is responsible for managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees; assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served and the communications between program employees and agency administration.

What You Will Do

• Supervises and monitors environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Monitors quality, effectiveness and efficiency of program’s clinical services and safety of environment of care.
• Manages program services, improves existing services and develops new treatment components to meet needs of persons served.
• Helps develop, implement and deploy agency policy and procedures.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.
• Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, disciplines and may terminate subordinate staff
• Provides administrative supervision for plant operations; ensures a safe and secure environment of care.
• Ensures clinical staff maintains accurate, complete and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Ensures that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and comply with all Federal, state and local law/regulation, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Who You Will Be

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or Psychology with Four-Six (4-6) years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, at least Three-Five (3-5) years administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health for designated programs.
• AND
• OASAS CASAC certification (Advanced or Master Level) if not a licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) for designated programs. 
• AND 
• OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II (30 hours): Successful completion required by all Advanced and Master Level CASACs within one year of hire date for designated programs. 
• OR
• A licensed NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) with licensure as LMSW or LMHC or LCSW or Psychologist with at least Four-Six (4-6) years’ experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment. Plus, least Three-Five (3-5) years administrative/supervisory experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health 
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments, managed care principles, and behavior practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and EHR.
• Seminar in Field Instructions (SIFI) preferred or willingness to obtain within One year from date of hire for all Program Directors that are Social Workers.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, CSAT guidance.
• Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Knowledgeable about Federal, state and local law and regulation governing substance abuse treatment programs.