Substance Use Treatment Program Director

About the role

The Director oversees substance use programs, leading residential treatment operations and ensuring clinical quality. They are responsible for staff development, managing care transitions, and fostering community partnerships. The role involves collaborating with clinical and agency leaders to maintain regulatory compliance, enhance health outcomes, and promote integrated, recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee substance use programs and residential treatment operations
• Ensure clinical quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead staff development and training initiatives
• Manage care transitions across the continuum
• Build and maintain community partnerships
• Collaborate with clinical and agency leadership
• Enhance health outcomes through integrated, recovery-oriented care
• Conduct quality assurance and program oversight

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in substance use treatment settings
• In-depth knowledge of substance use treatment modalities and best practices
• Thorough understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to build partnerships and collaborate across agencies
• Experience with quality assurance and program evaluation
• Expertise in staff training, development, and supervision