Clinical Director:; LCSW; OASAS Outpatient Suboxone Program

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…