Substance Abuse Program Manager

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and mentor a team?

Enjoy playing a key role in managing and optimizing programming initiatives that create an impact?

Do you want to work for a great organization with an awesome mission to help others in the community?

Health Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) is searching for a Substance Abuse Program Manager. This role will coach and mentor a team of professionals and oversee the Substance Abuse (IOR/OP) program developing service integration with available resources. Substance abuse recovery-based services may include, but are not limited to assessments, service plan development, case management, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and individual and/or group therapy. The qualified individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a related mental health/social work field. They also must be IAODAPCA certified and possess an active CADC.

Who are we?

For more than 50 years, Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.), currently with 14 locations, has been a leader in providing multicultural and bilingual behavioral health care and social services to Chicago-area communities that are often underserved by the health care system. Serving over six thousand individuals annually, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. H.A.S. seeks to implement sustainable programs that benefit society by improving the well-being and recovery efforts of those individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health problems. For more information about our organization please visit:

In support of our great team, we offer a generous benefits package with time-off as follows:

Paid Time Off

(13) Paid Holidays and anniversary personal holiday

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

Guardian Dental

VSP Vision

Short-term, long-term disability (Company Paid)

Life insurance (Company Paid)

HSA/FSA/Supplemental Life Insurance available

Employee assistance program

403(b) Retirement savings plan + company matching

Professional development support

What is the opportunity?

Under the leadership of the Program Director, the Substance Abuse Program Manager's position duties are as follows:

Implement any substance abuse program related goals.

Supervise, coach, and assist staff in clinical matters and responsibilities.

Responsible to work within the allotted program budget.

Ensure that case files are maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards.

Confirm that monthly program census is accurate, meet projections and data is submitted in a timely manner.

Network with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies.

Conduct bi-weekly staff meeting and weekly clinical staffing.

Perform staff annual performance appraisals.

Provide monthly report of activities to the Program Director.

Comply with agency policies and procedures.

Participate in agency fundraising efforts.

Ability to work some evenings (1:00 -9:00 p.m. at least two nights a week), to cover groups/intake/assessments as needed, provide coverage when staff is out on PTO, and follow closing procedures of the building.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human or Social Sciences, or Social Work Required; Masters' Preferred.

Must have at least two (2) years management experience in the substance abuse field.

Must have clinical and training experience in substance abuse and some familiarity with MISA (mental health); Familiar with the managed care environment.

Must be IAODAPCA certified and maintain an active CADC.

LCSW is preferred.

Must be familiar with DHS regulations (2060 & 2090), DMS-V, and ASAM placement criteria.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred and have a thorough understanding of social and cultural patterns of Hispanics and other minorities.

Knowledge of MS Office applications.

Excellent supervisor skills (i.e., team building and coaching skills, with the ability to lead, encourage and train staff).

Proficient in communicating accurately and effectively in both verbal and written correspondence, predominately English.

Must be knowledgeable and able to utilize group dynamics.

Flexible to adapt to schedules and workload to the needs and demands of the program.

Possession of a valid Illinois driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.

Job Location/Work hours: The person would work on-site primarily at our location in Chicago on Armitage Ave. Also, some travel to other Chicagoland or suburban locations as needed. Person would need to be able to work evenings (1:00-9:00 p.m. at least two nights more often as needed) a week to help support group meetings and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key words: Addiction Program Manager, Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program Manager, Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program Supervisor, Substance Abuse Program Leader, Substance Abuse Case Manager, Addiction Program Supervisor