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Substance Use Disorder Director

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (8am–5pm)
Salary: $115,000 – $135,000 annually (DOE)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

About the Opportunity

Medix is partnering with a leading community health organization in Los Angeles to hire an experienced Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Director. This leadership role offers the chance to shape strategy, strengthen clinical programs, and expand access to recovery services in underserved communities.

The Role

The SUD Director provides strategic direction and operational oversight for all Substance Use Disorder programs. The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, drive program innovation, and lead teams delivering culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. This position is an excellent fit for a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Clinical Oversight

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top clinical and administrative staff.

• Lead program design, implementation, and evaluation to maximize effectiveness.

• Oversee curricula for domestic violence, anger management, parenting, and substance use education.

• Integrate SUD-MAT services with behavioral health, primary care, women’s health, prenatal care, dental, and homeless outreach services.

• Monitor outcomes and implement data-driven improvements.

Compliance, Reporting & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with DHCS, Medi-Cal, SAPC, and other regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the Clinical SUD Program Director for mandated approvals and reporting.

• Lead audits, licensing renewals, and grant monitoring visits.

• Maintain KPI dashboards, QA systems, and performance improvement plans.

Client Care Management

• Oversee individualized treatment plans for SUD clients.

• Ensure compliance with standards and documentation requirements.

• Support positive client outcomes through quality oversight.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Represent the organization in coalitions, boards, and policy forums.

• Strengthen referral networks with housing, mental health, and public health partners.

• Advocate for harm reduction and stigma reduction.

Program Planning & Budgeting

• Oversee budgets, billing, and financial planning in collaboration with finance/grants teams.

• Identify and secure new funding opportunities.

• Lead expansion of SUD and specialty services across sites.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Certified Substance Abuse & Addiction Counselor.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in SUD or community-based recovery programs.

• Experience directing or coordinating outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs.

• Knowledge of harm reduction, dual-diagnosis treatment, and community health models.

• Familiarity with Los Angeles County’s Alcohol & Drug Plan.

• Understanding of recovery processes, including 12-step programs.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.