Director, Opioid Treatment Program

About the role

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking an experienced and driven Director, Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) to lead our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services across multiple locations. This role blends leadership, compliance, financial stewardship, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational oversight of OTP clinics to ensure smooth, compliant service delivery.
• Supervise Clinic Supervisors and support interdisciplinary teams including nurses, counselors, and administrative staff.
• Ensure adherence to SAMHSA, DEA, HIPAA, state, and payer regulations.
• Monitor documentation, dosing protocols, and treatment planning standards.
• Participate in planning and the implementation of new OTP service locations and program expansion.
• Develop and manage program budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with HR, Quality, Compliance, Finance, and Pharmacy to support program success.
• Represent ESPH in regulatory, community, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development.
• Travel regularly between clinic sites to maintain strong operational presence.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or healthcare operations.
• Licensure Requirement: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist–Associate (LCAS‑A).
• Registered Nurse (RN) candidates are eligible with at least one year of direct care experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience working in or managing an Opioid Treatment Program strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state OTP regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site operations, budgets, and teams.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted state appropriate driver’s license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to travel regularly between OTP clinics with a personal vehicle following the mileage reimbursement policy or utilizing a company vehicle.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and operational systems.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions, including:

• Competitive leadership salary ($95K-$110K)
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Company car for travel between sites
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities