Director of Substance Use Disorder

Director of Substance Use Disorder

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Director of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) plans, develops, administers and manages all treatment programs within the SUD network.

Principal duties and responsibilities include providing high-level oversight of provider related prevention and treatment activities, ensuring proper management either directly or through delegated systems on behalf of DWIHN. Provides monitoring and oversight of the substance use disorder provider network and all its services including Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Domiciliary Intensive Outpatient, Withdrawal Management, Recovery Housing and Residential services, Intervention and Relapse Recovery, Medication Assistant Treatment, Case Management, Intensive Wraparound, Acupuncture, and Drug Courts.

Assists in the oversight of staff and Quality Improvement planning. Manages departmental and provider budgets within the framework of the approved annual budget. Ensures federal or state funding is accredited or licensed by an organization approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Ensures that agency programs or facilities adhere to SAMHSA standards and regulations. Attends and conducts informational meetings with contractors and responds to contractor inquiries on a timely basis.

Provides supervision and oversight to the Substance Use Disorder staff. Directs the strategic planning process to ensure that all relevant data is gathered, analyzed, and incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. Ensures that all data is gathered and submitted to relevant funders as required by contract and/or as requested in a timely fashion. Oversees grant applications, the process of securing additional sources of funding, and ensuring compliance with insurance regulations.

Participates in the design and development of the grant application process for competitive and formula grants to procure subcontractors, including requests for proposal development, technical assistance workshops, working with external committees and preparing contracts and contract modifications for each treatment provider. Assists in the preparation of annual program budgets based on contract awards and negotiated services. Monitors program funds and program expenditures internally and with contracted treatment service providers.

Serves as program point of contact for subcontractors and acts as the DWIHN "expert" in assigned program areas and provides technical assistance and training as necessary, or in the alternative, monitors organizations delegated to perform these functions on behalf of DWIHN. Oversees the methodology, development, implementation and evaluation of outcome and cost-effective measures, data analysis and reporting of outcomes in compliance with other needs.

Maintains working knowledge of all relevant state/federal, and local legislation and policies related to the successful operation of programs. Addresses member concerns or grievances promptly and effectively. Maintains knowledge of mental health and substance use diagnosis including the complexity of psychotropic medications in general as it relates to substance use treatment addiction, as well as mental health/co-occurring concerns. Researches and maintains state of the art knowledge on substance use disorders including but not limited to treatment and recovery-based services, overdose prevention, medication assisted therapy, services for the criminal justice population, youth services, women and women with children, and engagement and implementation services.

Ensures treatment interventions are evidence-based and addresses the phases of recovery, level of activity, severity, disability, and motivation to address substance use and/or mental health issues. Develops and expands community-based programs for SUD programs, serving as a liaison with other agencies, courts, and providers. Participates in the planning and development of services, quality management, and policies and procedures for substance use disorder.

Collaborates with clinical teams and provider agencies to ensure…