Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Substance Abuse 2.5 Partial Hospitalization Program Director

Key responsibilities Program leadership and administration • Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the ASAM 2.5 partial hospitalization/day treatment program. • Develop, implement, and monitor program policies, procedures, workflows, and schedules to meet clinical, regulatory, and billing standards. • Ensure the program meets or exceeds all applicable licensing, accreditation, and payer requirements (e.g., ASAM 2.5 service standards, Medicaid/Medicare, commercial payers). • Oversee program budget, productivity expectations, staffing levels, and efficient utilization of resources. • Lead program growth, quality initiatives, and implementation of evidence‑based and best practices.

Clinical oversight and quality of care • Ensure all admissions, continued stays, and discharges are consistent with ASAM Criteria and organizational medical‑necessity policies. • Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and guidance to multidisciplinary staff on assessment, level‑of‑care determinations, treatment planning, and crisis management. • Oversee development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, ensuring they are measurable, recovery‑oriented, and updated as clinically indicated. • Monitor clinical documentation for quality, timeliness, and compliance with payer and regulatory standards. • Chair or participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical reviews to support safe, effective care. • Implement and oversee quality improvement activities (e.g., chart audits, outcome tracking, incident reviews, client satisfaction surveys).

Staff supervision and development • Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified clinical and support staff (e.g., licensed clinicians, SUD counselors, peers, nurses, case managers). • Provide regular individual and group supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations. • Support staff in maintaining licensure, certifications, and required trainings (e.g., ASAM, trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing, co‑occurring disorders). • Promote a healthy, collaborative, and accountable team culture, emphasizing ethical practice and client safety.

Regulatory, compliance, and risk management • Ensure adherence to all applicable state and federal regulations, ASAM level‑of‑care requirements, and organizational policies. • Maintain program readiness for audits, surveys, and reviews (e.g., state licensing, accreditation, payer audits). • Oversee incident reporting, risk assessments, and corrective action plans to mitigate risk and enhance client and staff safety. • Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), including secure handling of sensitive health information.

Coordination of care and community relationships • Promote effective coordination and transitions of care with internal and external providers (detox/withdrawal management, residential, IOP, outpatient, primary care, psychiatry, community supports). • Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, community partners, and payer representatives. • Represent the program at community meetings, stakeholder groups, and outreach events as assigned.

Education and licensure • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral health field required; doctorate preferred but not required. • Additional SUD‑related credentials or certifications preferred (e.g., CSAC, addiction specialty training). Experience • Minimum 3–5 years of post‑licensure clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. • Direct experience with higher‑intensity levels of care (ASAM 2.1, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, or similar) strongly preferred. • Demonstrated familiarity with ASAM Criteria, co‑occurring disorders, and evidence‑based practices in SUD treatment (e.g., MI, CBT, relapse‑prevention, MAT coordination). • Experience working with Medicaid and commercial payers, including utilization management and authorization processes, preferred.

Flexible work from home options available.