Treatment Director

Job Description

Job Description

Treatment Director
Minnesota 245G substance use treatment | ASAM Level 1.0 outpatient

Employer and location: Cherished Consulting| Twin Cities, Minnesota
Employment and schedule: TBD
Compensation and benefits: TBD
Reports to: Amina Mohamed
Supervises: Healing Steps Services LLC

Position summary
Lead the daily operations, staff administration, and regulatory compliance of an outpatient substance use disorder treatment program. Work with the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor to deliver person-centered, culturally responsive treatment within the program’s licensed services and ASAM Level 1.0 scope.

Required qualifications

• At least one year of work experience providing direct services to individuals with substance use disorders, or managing or administering those direct services.A bachelor’s degree OR at least three years of work experience in administration or personnel supervision in human services. This requirement is separate from the substance use service experience requirement above.Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes chapter 245G, chapter 245A, sections 626.557 and 626.5572, and chapter 260E. Documented knowledge in the personnel file.Must be at least 18 years old for direct contact duties; meet applicable Chapter 245C background study requirements; and maintain eligibility for assigned duties.Complete required orientation and ongoing training, including at least 12 hours in co-occurring disorders. New staff who have not completed that training must do so within six months of employment.

Essential responsibilities

• Implement policies for admissions, service delivery, client rights, confidentiality, emergency response, grievances, discharge, and referral to other levels of care.Coordinate staffing and designate a responsible staff member for every hour of operation. Ensure required on-site first aid and CPR coverage whenever clients are present.Verify staff qualifications, background study status, job descriptions, orientation, training, and annual performance evaluations; maintain complete personnel records.Coordinate with the ADC Supervisor on clinical quality, timely assessments and treatment plans, documentation, counselor workloads, and group sizes of no more than 16 clients.Monitor service quality, incidents, client feedback, and records; implement corrective actions and prepare the program for DHS licensing reviews.Coordinate communication with the owner, DHS licensor, referral partners, and qualified medical and mental health professionals. Track required program reporting and payer documentation where applicable.Ensure the license holder submits required notices of changes or vacancies in key staff positions within five business days and coordinates coverage with the licensor.Implement abuse prevention and mandated reporting procedures; protect client information under applicable Minnesota confidentiality laws, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.Manage assigned scheduling, purchasing, and budget responsibilities within the owner’s approved authority; support accessible, trauma-informed services and effective use of interpreters.

Authority and professional scope
The director may assign operational duties, address performance concerns, and implement approved procedures within delegated authority. Clinical supervision and clinical decisions requiring counselor qualifications remain with appropriately qualified staff. The treatment director title alone does not authorize counseling, psychotherapy, nursing, or prescribing.
An LADC license is not required solely to qualify as Treatment Director under section 245G.11, subdivision 3. If the director also performs counselor or ADC Supervisor duties, the employer must separately verify and document all qualifications for each role.
Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Minnesota 245G licensing, outpatient operations, ASAM criteria, quality improvement, and electronic clinical records.Experience leading a multidisciplinary team and serving people with co-occurring disorders and diverse cultural or language needs.Minnesota LADC licensure and current first aid and CPR certification are preferred employer qualifications.

How to apply
Send a résumé, education or qualifying experience documentation and any professional license information, relevant experience, and availability to View email address on us.fitly.work . Employment is subject to verification of qualifications, references, and applicable background study eligibility. We provide equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees.