Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor - Substance Use Disorder

Atlantic Health Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Freedom Recovery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Director who will also serve as the Clinical Supervisor for a licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program in New Jersey. This dual-role position carries ultimate responsibility for organizational leadership, regulatory compliance, and clinical oversight of substance use disorder services.

This role is designed for a credentialed clinician with demonstrated executive capability. Candidates must meet both New Jersey administrative leadership requirements and statutory clinical supervision requirements for SUD services.

This is a senior, accountable leadership role. It is not advisory, fractional, or ceremonial.

Primary Responsibilities

Executive Director Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation and integrity of the organization, including:

• 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 Supervisor Responsibilities

In the Clinical Supervisor capacity, this role is responsible for:

• 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

Why This Role Exists

This combined structure is intended to create clear accountability, reduce regulatory risk, and ensure alignment between operations and clinical practice. When done well, it strengthens compliance, improves outcomes, and stabilizes organizations. When done poorly, it fails quickly. We are hiring accordingly.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a resume clearly outlining licensure, supervisory experience, and administrative leadership in SUD treatment settings. Applications that do not meet New Jersey regulatory eligibility will not be considered.

Requirements

Required Licensure (Non-Negotiable)

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 .

Required Education and Experience (Administrative Eligibility)

In addition to clinical licensure, candidates must meet New Jersey administrator requirements:

• 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.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation is competitive and reflects the combined scope, licensure, and accountability of the role. Full benefits package provided.