LMSW or LCSW Assistant Program Director - Richmond Hill, NY

Job Description

LMSW or LCSW Assistant Program Director

Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding.

Salary: $75K - $90K/yr

Richmond Hill, NY. Imagine joining a vibrant team where your passion fuels positive change every day! At Outreach, we’re not just a leading health and human services provider in NYC and Long Island—we’re a community of enthusiastic professionals who thrive on meaningful work, exceptional benefits, and endless opportunities for growth.

Recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” nine times since 2010, we offer a dynamic career ladder, student loan forgiveness programs, and a diverse, inclusive workplace where your impact resonates with clients and communities alike. Ready to love what you do? Take the next step with Outreach as an Assistant Program Director. In this role, you will assist the Program Director in the design, oversight and implementation of programs, policies, practices and procedures in accordance with all OASAS 822, OMH, Medicaid and State/County regulations for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.

Outreach cares about YOU—we give you:

• 100% Employer-paid Pension Plan – you receive 5% of earnings after 1 full year of service (or 1,000 hours w/in a year); increases to 8% then 10% to 12
• Medical (ONLY 15% Employee contribution) – No out-of-pocket employee costs!!
• 403(b) – Employee contributions to supplement Employer-paid Pension Plan
• Basic Life Insurance/AD&D – 100% Employer paid
• Short-term & long-term disability – Basic NYSDBL, LTD 100% Employer paid
• Flexible Spending Plans: Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit FSA
• Dental, Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.
• Brilliant Management that Inspires
• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.
• Direct Deposit (Only 2 days--TD Bank or FourLeaf Federal Credit Union)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CASAC Training – Scholarships & Grants (OTI)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or
• NYS Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible NYC clinicians.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Program Director with data management and oversee ambulatory services in their absence. Monitor quality of care through service reviews, census tracking, and outcome analysis. Maintain relationships with referral agencies and represent the organization externally.
• Manage assigned programs including caseload oversight and census reporting. Coordinate with leadership on clinical, administrative, and staffing matters. Provide direct services including group facilitation, individual counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OASAS, OMH, OMIG, Medicaid) and proper documentation of UR, treatment plans, and discharge paperwork. Assist with quality assurance monitoring and program meetings (QI, UR, Case Conference, Internal Audit).
• Supervise staff through delegation, clinical oversight, caseload assignment, and weekly case conferences. Address complex clinical issues beyond primary staff scope. Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Manage HR functions including recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and personnel procedures. Ensure compliance with timekeeping and payroll processes.

We require:

• LMSW or LCSW required
• 3-5 years of experience working with Substance Use Disorders
• Clinical supervisory experience in an OASAS-funded facility
• Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

Outreach: Where Passion Meets Impact. Discover a vibrant, forward-thinking workplace where your career thrives and joy sparks every day. Apply now!

For immediate consideration, apply today!

Assistant Program Director: Want to learn more? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUc2KZDCkBQ

Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, promotion, termination, and training.