Clinical Director: (LCSW) - OASAS Outpatient Suboxone Program

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

 

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

 

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Clinical Director (LCSW) provides leadership and clinical oversight for an OASAS certified outpatient program specializing in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone (Buprenorphine). The Clinical Director ensures that services are delivered in accordance with OASAS Part 822 regulations, evidence-based practices, and agency policies. This role is responsible for clinical supervision, program compliance, quality assurance, and coordination between medical and behavioral health services to ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Supervision• Provide individual and group clinical supervision to LCSWs, CASACs, and counseling staff in accordance with OASAS and NYSED standards.• Oversee the clinical quality of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries for compliance and best practices.• Collaborate closely with medical staff (MDs, NPs, RNs) to support integrated MAT services, ensuring alignment between medical and counseling components.• Facilitate case conferences, crisis intervention support, and clinical case reviews to promote continuity of care and patient safety.• Ensure the integration of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing approaches throughout service delivery.

Program Administration & Regulatory Compliance• Maintain compliance with OASAS Part 822 and MAT-specific regulatory requirements, including clinical documentation, treatment planning, and medical coordination.• Participate in OASAS audits, site visits, and incident reviews; ensure timely corrective action implementation.• Support medical leadership in maintaining DEA, OASAS, and CLIA compliance for on-site drug screening and MAT dispensing.• Oversee program admissions, transfers, and discharges in accordance with OASASapproved policies.Medication-Assisted Treatment Coordination• Coordinate with prescribing providers on Suboxone inductions, maintenance, and dose adjustments, ensuring clinical and therapeutic support for each phase of care.• Monitor urine toxicology screenings, laboratory results, and adherence monitoring protocols for accuracy and compliance.• Support staff in addressing cravings, relapse risk, and medication adherence through therapeutic interventions and relapse prevention planning.

• Ensure proper informed consent, medication education, and integration of MAT goals into individualized treatment plans.

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement• Conduct regular chart audits and peer reviews to ensure documentation quality, regulatory compliance, and fidelity to clinical models.• Participate in and help lead Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, data analysis, and outcomes measurement.• Monitor clinical productivity, caseload management, and service delivery to ensure program efficiency and client satisfaction.

Staff Development & Training• 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 emphasizing ethics, empathy, and accountability.• Mentor new staff and interns, promoting professional growth and development.

Leadership & Collaboration• Serve as a key member of the program’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and operational improvement.• Represent the program at external meetings, OASAS forums, and community collaborations related to addiction treatment and MAT services.• Work closely with administrative and billing teams to ensure clinical documentation supports appropriate billing and utilization review standards

Qualifications

Qualifications• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing in New York State (required).• Minimum five (5) years of post-licensure experience in substance use disorder treatment, with at least 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 evidencebased 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 required.

Work Schedule & Environment• Full-time, exempt position.• On-site leadership require

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.