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# Director of Giant Steps

- **Company:** University Hospital
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b1a27272-0a06-49de-b537-c1d1a5ad499b/director-giant-steps-substance-use-outpatient-program

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment.
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 * Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or program leadership experience in a licensed SUD or behavioral health setting.
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 * Experience providing clinical supervision to LCADC interns, CADC, and other provisionally licensed/credentialed staff.
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 * Experience across multiple levels of care (Early Intervention, Partial Care, IOP, Outpatient) strongly preferred.
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 * Experience serving adolescents and adults in a licensed outpatient SUD setting.
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 * Demonstrated experience with NJ DMHAS licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards including Joint Commission Standards.
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 * Experience with Medicaid/Medicare, commercial billing, utilization review, and documentation standards.
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 * Experience working with court systems, criminal justice referral populations, and community stakeholder relationships preferred.
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 * Ability to think critically and develop conceptual designs for clinical services; strong project planning and organizational skills., * Deep knowledge of NJ DMHAS substance use licensing regulations and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements
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 * Proficiency in ASAM criteria and level-of-care determination across the full continuum
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 * Expertise in evidence-based, trauma-informed SUD treatment practices for adolescents and adults
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 * Competence in providing structured, documented clinical supervision
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 * Strong program development, strategic planning, and implementation skills
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 * Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities
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 * Ability to define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for clinical, operational, and financial performance
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 * Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making
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 * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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 * Experience overseeing grant-funded programs and initiatives preferred
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 * Cultural competence and commitment to equitable, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care
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 * High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information
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 * Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing
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 * Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team across all levels of care

## Description

The Director of Giant Steps provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for Hoboken University Hospital's licensed substance use outpatient program. Giant Steps offers a full continuum of care, including Early Intervention, Partial Care, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and standard Outpatient services for adolescents and adults. The Director is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in full compliance with NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) licensing regulations, Joint Commission Standards, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and all applicable federal, state, and payer requirements. The Director serves as the designated clinical leader and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), responsible for the oversight, quality, safety, clinical supervision, and integrity of all treatment services across all levels of care and age groups., * Demonstrates the mission and values of Hoboken University Hospital with patients, families, peers, and all members of the healthcare team.
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 * Provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Giant Steps substance use outpatient program, including Early Intervention, Partial Care, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and standard Outpatient services.
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 * Oversees clinical, administrative, and financial operations of all program levels, ensuring compliance with NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) regulations and all applicable federal, state, and payer requirements.
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 * Ensures all services (screening, assessment, diagnosis, level-of-care determination, treatment planning, service delivery, and discharge planning) meet professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
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 * Ensures clinical integrity through the implementation of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive substance use treatment practices across both adolescent and adult populations.
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 * Provides and oversees individual and group clinical supervision for LCADC interns, CADC, and other provisionally licensed/credentialed staff in accordance with NJ DMHAS regulations.
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 * Establishes and maintains formal clinical supervision structures, documentation, and schedules compliant with NJ licensure and credentialing standards.
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 * Leads accreditation readiness, NJ DMHAS licensing surveys, audits, and corrective action planning.
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 * Develops and maintains relationships with the NJ Superior Court criminal case managers, superior court judges, and community stakeholders to support referral pipelines and program integrity.
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 * Prepares the annual program report and departmental budget; monitors and reports on productivity, revenue, and expenditures.
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 * Performs duties of a counselor/clinician as operationally appropriate, maintaining a small caseload.
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 * Oversees psychiatric crisis protocols and coordination with higher levels of care and emergency services.
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