Managerial, administrative and policy work for the Department of Health involving the planning, direction and evaluation of substance abuse programs. Duties include management of the development and implementation of substance abuse prevention, treatment and education programs.
Supervision is exercised over a large professional and technical staff.
Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Health. Oversees development and presentation of prevention programs in schools and local communities. Establishes standards for certification of drug and alcohol counselors. Develops intervention and treatment programs for DWI offenders. Coordinates a statewide network of treatment programs and establishes program standards to ensure quality of clinical care in resident and outpatient clinics.