Vice President of Substance Use Treatment & Recovery

Job Description

Job Description

Description

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of substance use treatment and recovery support across Rhode Island. As VP of SUD & Recovery, you'll provide executive leadership over a full continuum of care — from Medication-Assisted Treatment and co-occurring disorder services to peer recovery programs — within the CCBHC and FQHC framework. You'll sit on the Health Leadership Team and drive both clinical excellence and strategic growth.

• Set strategic direction for all SUD treatment and recovery services, aligned with organizational priorities and community need
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based, integrated care across MAT and co-occurring disorder services
• Lead long-range planning, service expansion, and innovation to strengthen access and sustainability
• Drive clinical quality and outcomes through performance metrics and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with CCBHC, HRSA, BHDDH, and Joint Commission standards
• Advance integrated care models in partnership with behavioral health and primary care leadership
• Direct the East Bay Recovery Center and recovery support services, including Peer Recovery Specialist programming
• Monitor productivity, quality indicators, and financial performance across programs
• Oversee grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance and reporting expectations are met
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for SUD treatment and recovery services
• Build partnerships with community organizations, recovery networks, and state agencies
• Represent the organization in state, regional, and community forums
• Maintain a visible presence in the RI recovery community to strengthen relationships and funding

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• LCDP licensure (or eligible) in Rhode Island
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership in SUD or behavioral health
• Demonstrated experience with MAT, co-occurring disorder, and recovery-oriented systems
• Familiarity with CCBHC, HRSA, BHDDH & Joint Commission standards
• Proven track record managing budgets, grants, and program growth

Preferred

• Experience in an FQHC and/or CCBHC environment
• Knowledge of Rhode Island's behavioral health system and funding landscape
• Strategic, systems-level thinker who leads with data
• Collaborative leadership style across clinical, recovery, and primary care teams
• Deep commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered care

For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:

• Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans 
• Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development 
• Employee assistance program