Assistant Clinic Director/Clinical Supervisor (Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Program) A32

The Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) provides clinical leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for a new outpatient substance use treatment and counseling program, in accordance with OASAS regulatory standards. The program will be integrated with our existing children’s mental health clinic (A31 MHOTRS) under the League Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness. The program delivers integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment and services to youth, young adults (up to age 26), and their families (including adult family members) with co-occurring disorder, while supporting participants in identifying and addressing underlying emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors contributing to substance use.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor works in collaboration with the Clinical Director of Children’s mental health clinic and agency leadership to advance an integrated behavioral health model. This includes ensuring coordinated, seamless care across substance use and mental health services, delivery of evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed care, high-quality treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The role includes both clinical supervision (provided as an LCSW) and program leadership, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and best practices. As this is a newly established position, the supervisor will initially maintain a higher clinical caseload and will gradually transitioning to an approximate 50/50 balance of direct clinical services and clinical supervision.
Responsibilities
Support daily operations of the OASAS-licensed outpatient SUD programCoordinate staffing to ensure adequate program coverage, including evenings, weekends, and on-call schedulesFacilitate regular team meetings and interdisciplinary communication to support service delivery and operational efficiencyProvide clinical supervision in accordance with OASAS and NYS scope of practice requirements for counselors, peer advocates, and internsSupport oversight of clinical staff and program operationsSupport integration of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and MHOTRS mental health services under one roof, working in collaboration with the clinic’s MHOTRS director.Promote delivery of integrated, concurrent treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders in accordance with OASAS best practicesCollaborate with medical and psychiatric providers to coordinate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other clinical interventions when appropriateSupport staff in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of evidence-based interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, relapse prevention)Participate in treatment plan reviews and ensure timely updates based on client progress and clinical needEnsure program compliance with OASAS Part 822 outpatient regulations, as well as applicable OMH and federal requirementsDevelop and maintain partnerships with referral sources, community providers, and stakeholdersAssist in the implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures in compliance with OASAS, OMH, and other regulatory requirementsProvide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management as neededParticipate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and external reviewsProvide direct supervision to clinicians, counselors, peer advocates, and internsSupport oversight of clinical staff and program operations
The above specifications and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. xzbcwsv They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work requiredLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State requiredMinimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatmentMinimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experienceExperience in OASAS-licensed settings strongly preferredExperience with co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment models requiredSIFI certification and experience supervising interns preferred
This is a full-time role scheduled for 40 hours weekly during the clinics’ operating hours: Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm.
Benefits:
403(b)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance