Associate Program Director

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.

We are excited to announce our Outpatient Associate Program Director (SUD) opening in Newark, NJ! The Associate Program Director is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of OP clients and staff as well as developing and maintaining professional referral relationships, evidence-based outreach practices.

Duties and Responsibilities of an Outpatient Associate Program Director:

• Ensure the program is in compliance with Annex A requirements through supervision of counselor activity, weekly staff meetings, IRIS, regular evaluations and monitor all clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate records to meet standards or licensure and/or accrediting agency (i.e., CARF).
• Review the program budget monthly and ensure that the program is maximizing all billing opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate census population in order to ensure that the program is covering all operational costs.
• Complete one chart audit weekly on a random counselor reviewing a four week period; perform billing audits weekly for all clients receiving services.
• Maintain a solid working relationship with referral and funding sources.
• Conduct and document urine monitoring, breathalyzers, and psychosocial case management in accordance with licensure and billing purposes.
• Under the supervision of a licensed supervisor, provide group and individual counseling, crisis intervention services, and case management. Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure that all reports are complete, accurate and delivered on time (i.e. Operations Report, Fire, Life & Safety Report, APIP report quarterly and annually).
• Conduct interviews for prospective employees when needed; request requisitions to replace open positions through Beyond Pay.
• Implement evidence-based curriculums in the weekly group activities.
• Participate in weekly staff and multidisciplinary teams meetings, clinical supervision groups, individual clinical supervision sessions and other meetings as assigned.
• Keep accurate records of facility operations, write complete and detailed facility incident reports and DHMAS reports when warranted to the facility supervisor/director and other persons stipulated to receive them, and report incidents to referring agencies per contractual obligations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with co-workers, supervisors and referral sources through direct and indirect means including, daily use of email, phone contact, and face-to-face contact.
• Evaluate your subordinates performances outlined in job function using Integrity’s performance appraisal form.
• Conduct staff trainings, as needed.
• Respond to state audits in areas of deficiencies.
• Participate in Q&A audits.
• Be available for on call and emergency situations; complete other assignments.
• Follow and implement all Integrity, Inc. policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• At least three (3) years’ experience in human services fieldwork, preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation, preferred.

Required Licensing or Certifications:

• LPC or LCSW, required
• A valid NJ driver’s license, required

Specialized Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of ASAM-PPC 2-R Placement Criteria
• Strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM-IV) necessary to identify mental health, personality and substance use disorders.
• In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of addition on individuals, families and society
• Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide
• Understanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing and 12-step treatment methods
• Knowledge of needs and risk assessment
• Knowledge of evidenced based adult curriculum
• Comprehension of case management and record keeping practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• In depth knowledge and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics and client’s Bill of Rights
• Ability to clinically justify treatment at various level of care using ASAM placement criteria
• Ability to conduct service reviews and negotiate continued residential treatment with insurance companies, drug court task evaluators and SAI care coordinators
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor
• Ability to conduct a suicidal/homicidal risk assessment
• Ability to identify symptoms associated with mental health and personality disorders
• Effective clinical communication, both written and verbal

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company’s success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Who We Are

Since 1968, Integrity House has provided comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. Integrity is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, Integrity House is recognized statewide as a treatment leader. Integrity House is committed to best practice and has expanded its program and services throughout the years to remain a practical resource for those who need help. We currently offer inpatient, residential, and outpatient, levels of addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; treatment for co-occurring disorders; outpatient mental health services; recovery programs; education and workforce readiness opportunities; and supportive housing.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.