Clinical Director of Substance Use and CO-Occurring Treatment Program

Clinical Director of Substance Use & Co-Occurring Treatment Programs West Long Branch, NJ Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM $75,000-$90,000 (Compensation commensurate for highly experienced candidates with dual licensure) Required Licenses & Credentials Active

NJ LCADC

Active NJ LPC or LCSW Preferred Additional Credential

ACS / CCS

Step Into a Leadership Role That Actually Makes an Impact Unity Place of Monmouth County is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Clinical Director to join our growing leadership team at a licensed behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment center serving adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned clinician who understands how to balance strong clinical care with operational leadership, compliance, staff development, and program growth. The ideal candidate is confident leading teams, strengthening clinical operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting program development across multiple levels of care. You will work closely with executive leadership to oversee and strengthen operations across our Adult Partial Care (Day Treatment), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) programs. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical and administrative leadership across Partial Care, IOP, and OP programs Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, workflow management, and program performance Provide supervision to licensed and credentialed staff Review and approve clinical documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries Ensure compliance with

NJ DMHAS

regulations, Medicaid standards, and managed care requirements Lead Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review (UR), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives Support program development, policy implementation, and operational planning Assist with audits, licensing inspections, and corrective action plans Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clinical quality and risk management Provide clinical coverage as needed to maintain continuity of care Preferred Experience Experience working with any of the following populations or treatment approaches is strongly preferred: Trauma-Informed Care Co-Occurring Disorders Eating Disorders Anger Management Gambling Disorders /

Behavioral Addictions Qualifications Required:

Minimum 5+ years of experience in substance use and co-occurring treatment Minimum 5 + years of experience in Mental Health treatment Minimum 3+ years of clinical leadership and administrative oversight Prior Clinical Director or equivalent leadership experience Strong knowledge of

NJ DMHAS

regulations and licensing standards

Strongly Preferred:

Experience in Partial Care, IOP, and OP settings Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams Strong operational, compliance, and program development skills Why Join ? Senior leadership role with real influence and decision-making authority Opportunity for advancement within a growing organization Collaborative and supportive leadership environment Strong operational and administrative support structure Ability to directly impact clinical outcomes and program development Mission-driven organization focused on quality care and long-term recovery Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Ideal Candidate We are looking for a confident and experienced clinical leader who: Leads with structure, accountability, and compassion Understands both clinical care and operational performance Can effectively manage staff, clients, and program operations Values compliance while maintaining high-quality patient care Wants to grow with a high-impact and expanding organization Apply today — we look forward to meeting you.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Substance Use & Co-Occurring :

5 years (Required) Mental health counseling: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NJ LCADC

(Required) NJ LPC (Required) NJ LCSW (Required)

CCS/ ACS

(Required)

Work Location:

In person