Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Clinical Supervisor

Description

SUMMARY:

Full-time position with a dual supervisory and clinical role. Serves as the supervisor of a small team that provides screening, assessment, level one SUD treatment and community-based services (skills building, recovery coaching, and case management). Supervises all clinical aspects of these programs by directing, consulting, and monitoring the work of staff. Leads and trains behavioral health staff engaged in related program patient care activities. Has clinical case load which will include psychosocial evaluation/assessment and diagnosing, mental health therapy, SUD counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services in an outpatient setting. 

$57,000 - $85,250 annually DOE.

$20,000 longevity bonus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current State of Idaho Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Counselor license in good standing required or license eligible. IBADCC Clinical Supervisor certification, or eligibility (IDAPA 16.07.20.216.02) is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High degree of independent decision-making abilities
• Training and knowledge of supervisory styles and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of both mental health and SUD counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards for adults. 
• Knowledge and understanding of practices and requirements related to community-based services such as recovery      coaching, skills building, and case management.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills. 
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records. 
• Knowledge of community mental health and SUD resources. 
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated. 
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. 
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. 
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications. 
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. 
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to SUD clinical practices. 
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
• Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies. 
• Knowledge of community health care and vocational services. 
• Ability to problem solve effectively with multidisciplinary team.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Position requires: a) provision of intensive, integrated professional SUD services and treatment planning in a clinical and/or outpatient environment; b) provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate therapeutic approaches and methods; c) planning and implementing outreach/education programs, workshops, and activities; d) supervising clinical activities of therapists, community based staff and/or interns for identified program e) establishment and maintenance of case files and related documents for clinical and legal purposes.

1. Collaborate with the BH Director and therapists to determine continuum of care for program participants.
2. Direct program staff in the day-to-day provision of family-focused, trauma-informed services.
3. Collaborate with BH Director to complete annual employee reviews for program staff.
4. Involved in the peer review committee, reporting summary and concerns to the BH Director.
5. Provide MH & SUD counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to patients and families as appropriate to the position; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; and provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required. 
6. Collect data about patients through interview, case history, screenings, and observational techniques; evaluate data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper level of care or referral to other specialists. 
7. Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and casework; and refer patients to appropriate service agencies as required. 
8. Provide and arrange for MH & SUD interventions as appropriate for patients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems. 
9. Review and sign support services documentation as required by Medicaid protocols.
10. Regular supervision meetings with program staff.
11. Refer patients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services. 
12. Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used and change method and degree of therapy when indicated. 
13. Establish and maintain case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of patients; prepare related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; and keep abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered. 
14. Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient records, rights, and responsibilities. 
15. Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position and may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools. 
16. As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence. May participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans and may propose changes to program policies and procedures. 
17. May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and referral of a variety of matters. 
18. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY:

Family Health Services enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, employees must accept the responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, and providing feedback to supervisors and management on all safety issues.

COMPLIANCE (MEDICARE):

Family Health Services is committed to the very highest standards of ethics and integrity. It is our policy to properly determine the accuracy of reporting and billing our services in accordance with the rules, laws and regulations of FHS, the state government, and the federal government. FHS employees will do their part to ensure accurate documenting and billing practices, participate in compliance trainings and will identify and report any concerns or activities that may violate these standards.

Each employee will be trained on the FHS Medicare Compliance Plan and the Standards of Conduct and asked to sign a Conflict of Interest Statement at hire and annually thereafter. A copy of the Medicare Compliance Plan and the FHS Standards of Conduct are available on the FHS home page under the Compliance tab. 

PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH):

Family Health Services is committed to providing our patients with the highest standards of care by becoming recognized as patient centered medical home. FHS staff is expected to participate in this process by being an active and willing PCMH team member. Specific duties and expectations may vary and will be identified by position and site.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE:

Employee must read and understand the general and specific operational, safety, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.