Vice President of Substance Use Treatment & Recovery

Vice President of Substance Use Treatment & Recovery

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

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

Benefits

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

About East Bay Community Action Program

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible health and human services to people across eastern Rhode Island. Founded as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty in 1965, EBCAP now serves ten communities with over 20 distinct programs — including primary medical and dental care, behavioral health services, early childhood education, and community support programs for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. Our 521 employees work across more than ten locations, addressing everything from immediate needs like food and housing to long-term health and wellness. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Rhode Islanders, we encourage you to apply.

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EBCAP is a federal contractor subject to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans without discrimination in all employment practices. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io.