Atlantic Health Strategies™ · 1 day ago
Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor – Substance Use Disorder
Atlantic Health Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Freedom Recovery. They are seeking a highly qualified Executive Director who will also serve as the Clinical Supervisor for a licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment program in New Jersey, responsible for organizational leadership, regulatory compliance, and clinical oversight of services.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Full administrative and operational leadership of the licensed SUD program
Compliance with all applicable NJAC provisions governing SUD treatment (including NJAC 10:161B and NJAC 8:111)
Oversight of policies, procedures, and governance-aligned operations
Fiscal management, budgeting oversight, and financial sustainability
Human resources leadership including hiring, supervision, and performance management
Quality assurance and performance improvement program leadership
Regulatory readiness for licensing inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
Protection of client rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Direct accountability to the governing body
Clinical oversight of all substance use disorder treatment services
Supervision of counselors and clinical staff in accordance with New Jersey regulations
Ensuring services are evidence-based, ethically delivered, and appropriately documented
Oversight of clinical policies, treatment protocols, and service delivery standards
Ensuring compliance with supervision ratios and licensure requirements for staff
Clinical input into program development, utilization, and quality initiatives
Ensuring alignment between clinical practice and regulatory expectations
Qualification
Required
Candidates must hold one of the following New Jersey licenses that qualifies them to serve as a Clinical Supervisor for SUD services: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) – New Jersey OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and documented experience supervising SUD treatment services OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with documented SUD clinical supervision experience meeting NJ requirements. Licensure must be active and in good standing in New Jersey
Master's degree with a minimum of two (2) years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed SUD treatment facility OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed SUD treatment facility. Both clinical and administrative experience must be clearly documented
Preferred
Prior experience serving as Executive Director, Program Administrator, or Clinical Director in an SUD setting
Direct experience with New Jersey DMHAS licensing, inspections, or corrective actions
Experience supervising LCADCs, CADCs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Demonstrated ability to balance regulatory compliance with clinical integrity
Proven leadership in high-accountability healthcare environments
Benefits
Full benefits package provided.