Adult, Youth, and Family Peer Support Services Assistant Director

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Corbin, KY

About The Position

The Adult, Youth, and Family Peer Support Services Assistant Director provides licensed clinical supervision and billing oversight for Adult, Youth, and Family Peer Support Specialists in accordance with Kentucky Medicaid, CHFS, DBHDID, and 908 KAR 2:220 requirements. The role ensures that peer support services meet reimbursement supervision standards through documentation review, service validation, and supervisory sign-off when required. It also reviews, approves, and monitors Medicaid-billable services for compliance, medical necessity, and accurate reimbursement. The Assistant Director supports the Director with program implementation, monitoring, and regulatory compliance under 907 KAR 15:020 and related statutes. The position maintains supervision logs, billing attestations, and documentation for audits and compliance reviews; supports peer staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and certification maintenance; and works with compliance, finance, and clinical leadership on billing issues, denials, and corrective action plans. The Assistant Director participates in internal audits and external funding-source reviews, may serve as acting Director when delegated, and develops on-call schedules for mobile crisis teams. The position requires adherence to ethical and professional standards, confidentiality, and licensure requirements. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; other times may be required. Work may occur outside in varying weather, away from the normal office, or at a Residential Program. The role may involve potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials and requires participation in annual infection-control and safety training, as well as training on responding to threats, violence, and other dangerous situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited educational institution.
Enrollment in a Master’s program in a human services field.
At least two years of experience in behavioral health, recovery services, or peer support programming.
Must meet all Kentucky Medicaid supervision requirements to provide billing oversight and clinical supervision for peer support specialists.
Must submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screening test.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion.
Ability to work with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, differential diagnosis, and disease management.
Knowledge of behavioral health concepts and how to apply them in health promotion and wellness education.

Responsibilities

Provide licensed clinical supervision and billing oversight for Adult, Youth, and Family Peer Support Specialists in accordance with applicable Kentucky requirements.
Ensure peer support services meet reimbursement supervision standards, including documentation review, service validation, and supervisory sign-off when required.
Review, approve, and monitor Medicaid-billable services for compliance, medical necessity, and accurate reimbursement.
Assist the Director with program implementation, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain supervision logs, billing attestations, and documentation required for audits, recoupments, and compliance reviews.
Support interviewing, onboarding, training, and certification maintenance for peer support staff.
Collaborate with compliance, finance, and clinical leadership to address billing issues, denials, and corrective action plans.
Participate in internal audits and external reviews by funding sources.
Serve as acting Director when delegated and ensure continuity of supervision and billing authorization.
Develop on-call schedules for mobile crisis teams.
Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional licensure requirements.
Enable consumers to receive care consistent with ethical concepts and established standards of practice, while demonstrating professionalism.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.
Work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently when necessary.
Complete other duties when assigned.
Participate in required annual training regarding infection control, environmental safety, hazardous waste, bloodborne pathogens, and responding to threats or dangerous situations.