Clinical Director: (LCSW) - OASAS Outpatient Suboxone Program
Essen Medical Associates · NY, US
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About the Role
The Clinical Director (LCSW) provides leadership and clinical oversight for an OASAS certified outpatient program specializing in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone (Buprenorphine). This role ensures services are delivered in accordance with regulations, evidence-based practices, and agency policies, focusing on clinical supervision, program compliance, quality assurance, and coordination between medical and behavioral health services.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group clinical supervision to LCSWs, CASACs, and counseling staff.
- Oversee the clinical quality of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Collaborate with medical staff to support integrated MAT services.
- Facilitate case conferences, crisis intervention support, and clinical case reviews.
- Ensure the integration of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing approaches.
- Maintain compliance with OASAS Part 822 and MAT-specific regulatory requirements.
- Participate in OASAS audits, site visits, and incident reviews.
- Support medical leadership in maintaining DEA, OASAS, and CLIA compliance.
- Oversee program admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Coordinate with prescribing providers on Suboxone inductions, maintenance, and dose adjustments.
- Monitor urine toxicology screenings, laboratory results, and adherence monitoring protocols.
- Support staff in addressing cravings, relapse risk, and medication adherence.
- Ensure proper informed consent, medication education, and integration of MAT goals into treatment plans.
- Conduct regular chart audits and peer reviews.
- Participate in and help lead Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, data analysis, and outcomes measurement.
- Monitor clinical productivity, caseload management, and service delivery.
- Provide or coordinate ongoing clinical training on substance use treatment, MAT integration, co-occurring disorders, and OASAS-required topics.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive clinical culture.
- Mentor new staff and interns.
- Serve as a key member of the program’s leadership team.
- Represent the program at external meetings, OASAS forums, and community collaborations.
- Work closely with administrative and billing teams to ensure clinical documentation supports billing and utilization review standards.
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing in New York State.
- Minimum five (5) years of post-licensure experience in substance use disorder treatment.
- Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), particularly Suboxone (Buprenorphine) programs.
- Strong knowledge of OASAS Part 822 regulations, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based clinical interventions.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with medical and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
Skills
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Suboxone (Buprenorphine) programs
- OASAS Part 822 regulations
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based clinical interventions
- Clinical supervision
- Harm reduction
- Motivational interviewing
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Location
- New York
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years post-licensure experience in substance use disorder treatment
- 2+ years supervisory or management experience
Education Level
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About the Company
- Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York.
- Provides high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
- Founded in 1999, grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations.
- Offers urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, including women’s health, endocrinology, and psychiatry.
- Provides nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through Essen House Calls.
- Guided by a Population Health model.
- Team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth.
- Seeking talented, motivated individuals for careers in medical, administrative, and operations roles.
- Committed to making a real difference in the health of the community.
Equal Opportunity
- Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.