Clinical Director

Position Title: Clinical Director (Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling Services)

The Clinical Director oversees Social Recovery Center’s treatment team, providing clinical supervision, administrative leadership, and ensuring high-quality services. This role drives program culture and reports to the Associate Director of Programs.

Qualifications:

• NJ licensed psychologist with APA certification in Substance Use Disorder (SUD), or LCADC and CCS.
• NJ LCSW, LPC, or LMFT with clinical supervisor certification or LCADC and CCS.
• NJ licensed physician certified in addiction medicine, psychiatrist, or APN with CCS or LCADC.
• Master's in counseling/social work required for non-CCS incumbents, with plans to obtain appropriate licensure for supervision in an alcohol/drug counseling facility.

Clinical Support:

• Develops, implements, and reviews clinical policies/procedures to meet state and federal standards.
• Ensures services align with client treatment plans and are coordinated with other care as needed.
• Supervises assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for co-occurring disorders by qualified staff.
• Maintains client confidentiality and fosters professional relationships with clients, families, and staff.
• Conducts psychological evaluations and supports program growth through new activities and care levels.

Supervision of Staff:

• Establishes clinical supervision protocols to ensure staff performance and service quality.
• Provides written supervision agreements and annual evaluations with professional development plans.
• Conducts orientation, direct supervision (1 hour/week minimum), and evaluations for counseling staff.
• Ensures 50% of staff are LCADC/CADC or licensed professionals; remaining staff must actively work toward licensure.
• Addresses staff performance issues with clear documentation and progressive discipline.
• Ensures on-call coverage during program hours.

Administrative Duties:

• Ensures compliance with state regulations and audit readiness.
• Oversees staff licensing, job descriptions, and education activities.
• Manages communication of program/policy changes and supports staff transitions.
• Approves client admissions/discharges and schedules APN appointments.
• Ensures Medicaid compliance, documentation reviews, and billing processes.
• Collaborates with Admissions/Outreach for marketing and business development.
• Supports senior leadership in service expansion applications and Fee-for-Service initiatives.
• Oversees clinical record management and supplies procurement.
• Supports HR processes, ensuring workforce diversity and inclusion.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance