Director, Opioid Recovery Services (ORS1)

Description: BASIC FUNCTION : Operates the program effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with the policies and procedures of LESC, OASAS, CARF, and other appropriate regulatory agencies. Provides clinical supervision to identified staff under the Divisional Director's supervision. MAJOR DUTIES : · Facilitates weekly interdisciplinary case conferences and Dose and Schedule meetings, and leads the team to provide person-centered care to clients, including medication and schedule adjustments. client · Coordinates the appeals administrative process and ensures clients' rights to the grievance process are appropriately maintained and documented. Carefully implement program policy to protect clients' rights. · Works with staff and clients, as indicated, to ensure that clients adhere to program policies & procedures; monitors and intervenes in areas of non-adherence to policies and procedures. · Tracks and analyzes treatment data, services, and outcomes, including individual in-person and telehealth, group, vocational, psychiatric, medical, and other LESC services such as Early Intervention Services, Dual Recovery Services, and Residential, as well as linkages with other community providers. · Approves, monitors, and coordinates work schedules, vacations, and days off in ORS I. · Conducts weekly clinical and administrative supervision of counselors. Reviews client charts and provides feedback to supervisorees on record maintenance in compliance with OASAS and regulatory guidelines. Assists counselors with crisis interventions. Liaisons with the Auditors during audits. Conducts on-the-job orientation for new employees. · Participates in the interview and selection process of applicants; evaluates supervisees' performance; creates and distributes work schedule, including vacation back-up coverage; participates with the Divisional Director in decisions concerning disciplinary actions relative to supervisees' employment; approves timesheets and vacation for supervisees. · Assigns clients to counselors based on needs (language, gender, culture, psychiatric history, etc.). · Facilitates weekly client groups and in-service staff training. · Meets with Finance staff to maintain and monitor the fee policy of LESC. · Meets with clients in payment arrears to assist with interventions to rectify arrears and issues a final warning regarding non-payment when indicated. Completes the dose and schedule form in collaboration with the nurse supervisor or designee. · Manages ORS I petty cash. · Meets with vocational staff and collects statistics (training and employment). Compares and verifies statistics of counselors and vocational counselors and completes the OASAS vocational statistical form. · Fills in for other staff who may be on leave. · Performs other tasks as assigned from time to time. SCHEDULE: Full Time SALARY: $65,000 - $70,000 / year dependent on experience LOCATION: NY, NY 10002 We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: · Clinical and leadership skills, LMSW or LMHC, plus 2 years of experience, and a CASAC (Certified Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor) Advanced. Must be culturally sensitive to clients' needs in treatment. Computer competent. Compensation details: 65000-70000 Yearly Salary PI8433a6c25acb-25448-393221665c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386