Senior Director

PURPOSE:

The Senior Director serves as a pivotal leadership role, dedicated to expanding the Jewish Board's continuum of care within the Community Behavioral Health programs. By championing evidence-based practices and service excellence, the Senior Director drives innovative approaches to behavioral health and ensures the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Director, a key member of the Community Behavioral Health leadership team, oversees all clinical and operational activities for the Jewish Board's SUD program, including direct clinical supervision of the team. The Senior Director is responsible for expanding the program's footprint and increasing client visits, implementing policies, monitoring staff performance, and ensuring quality care. The Senior Director also maintains relationships with regulatory bodies and community partners and supports new agency initiatives and continuous quality improvement.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

       The Senior Director is responsible for optimizing all SUD program activities and the supervision, oversight and development of the clinic team.

• Oversees clinical, operational, and fiscal activities for the assigned program.
• Supports the team in implementing proven interventions to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.
• Provides leadership and vision to guide programs toward their goals, drive continuous improvement, and proactively address challenges.
• Establishes and maintains programmatic systems that meet client safety and service needs.
• Maintains physical facilities/sites to uphold safety and aesthetic standards.
• Delivers staff training and supervision; develops and facilitates professional development opportunities.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with community representatives, groups, and external partners.
• Monitors compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develops and adheres to program budgets, ensuring ongoing fiscal health.
• Collaborates with directors and other Jewish Board programs/departments to resolve issues and support problem-solving.
• Uses data to guide planning, service delivery, and overall program management.
• Participates in agency and external committees, coalitions, and initiatives.
• Remains available and on-call to assist with urgent situations as they arise.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong listening skills, attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to grow and maintain strategic community relationships and referral sources.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (List all that is required to achieve this position):

• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling (LCSW/ LMSW).
• Additional CASAC is preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a director / supervisor in an OASAS, OMH or CCBHC program
• Experience in OASAS program preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED (List the computer skills needed):

• Experience working with electronic medical records  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (Teams) and using business analytics systems. 

VIVISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:

The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform data entry into various computer programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Hybrid work settings.   Position entails a combination of in person and remote work. In person includes  office based and community work.  Allocation of time and locations to be developed in collaboration with Senior Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served.  Travel required between program locations and other Jewish Board sites

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.