Behavioral Health Outpatient Services Supervisor

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Division Chief of Outpatient Services in the Health & Human Services (HHS) Department, provides counseling and treatment to clients while coordinating and supervising of a variety of programs serving individuals, families and groups of clients from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) who are experiencing difficulties in their life, due to substance abuse and/or mental Illness. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or closely related area, AND two (2) years of direct counseling experience.
One (1) year of full-time supervisory experience in a major behavioral health services related program
Possesses or within 6 months of hire, has obtained at least one (1) of the following licenses to practice in Arizona: Associate Counselor (LAC) or Professional Counselor (LPC); Associate Marriage and Family Counselor (LAMFT) or Marriage and Family Counselor; Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or; Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) or Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC).
Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history, government and the needs of the families of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws regarding privacy and confidentiality in regard to client records and information.
Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws regarding client rights, mental health, chemical dependency treatment and involuntary mental health commitments.
Knowledge of case management concepts and practices, counseling techniques and therapies, crisis intervention methods, substance abuse treatments and psychotropic medication use and side effects.
Knowledge (basic) and understanding of behavioral problems and serious, often chronic, mental illness and substance abuse.
Knowledge of program evaluation, data collection and assessment.
Skill providing counseling and therapy to individuals, group and families.
Skill coordinating and supervising the day-to-day the clinical and administrative activities of a substance abuse/mental health program.
Skill with leadership, conflict resolution, workflow management, employee development and training.
Skill facilitating small and large groups in order to address program issues, needs and problem resolution.
Skill assessing client needs, interviewing clients under stressful situations and identifying resources and services available to meet needs.
Skill assessing, assigning and evaluating the case load of the program staff to ensure quality service.
Skill with the clinical supervision of staff regarding case load management and development of treatment services.
Skill developing, implementing and evaluating the progress of treatment plans.
Skill utilizing basic chemical dependency or mental health assessment/testing instruments
Skill maintaining client records including progress notes, case staffing summaries, discharge summaries and other appropriate paperwork.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the clients, law enforcement personnel, court staff, tribal officials, various service providers, Community Members, SRPMIC staff, and representatives of resource agencies.
Skill using the personal computer and related software, including MS Office.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems and procedures including computerized record keeping.
Ability to make home visits and provide alternative solutions for family services needed.
Ability to work with a variety of staff members in a team approach to service delivery.
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including copiers, FAX machines and personal computers.
New hires must present valid Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.
Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.
An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
For all Journey to Recovery direct care employees, valid CPR/BLS certification and First Aid certification must be provided on the first day of employment or within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees in the following areas that include, but are not limited to, scheduling work hours, job duties, staff coverage (leave and training) and timecards.
Provides supervision to assigned team.
Reviews caseloads and offers administrative guidance to staff.
Completes staff probationary and annual employee performance evaluations.
Evaluates the effectiveness of staff in specific roles with particular clients and families.
Provides recommendations to the Clinical Director such as training needs and work performance improvement initiatives.
Assists with the development of training for the program staff to enhance quality and accurate therapy.
Delivers ongoing supervision to assigned staff to ensure quality service provision, productivity and documentation compliance in line with Departmental expectations.
Weekly supervision may involve, but is not limited to, employee goal setting, coaching and mentoring, client file monitoring, chart audit review, review of billing submissions, treatment plan development and updates, problem resolution recommendations for difficult cases and review of forms for accuracy and completion, etc.
Ensures staff compliance with third party billing regulations and standards as defined by the Department and any contracted third-party payers.
Utilizes the consultation and collaborative team processes in providing coordination of care for clients and to improve clinical and administrative operational processes.
Collects, analyzes and reports data (utilizing the specified data management system).
Generates reports, letters, brochures, flyers, and all outgoing correspondence for the program.
Completes documentation monitoring and compliance to include adherence to standards, timelines, and admission/discharge review.
Conducts documentation audits for all assigned staff on a biweekly basis.
Reviews those findings with employees and ensures employees are compliant with documentation standards.
Provides on-call supervision 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for staff and services as assigned.
Initially meets with clients on an informal basis to address complaints.
Works to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Submits reports on findings and actions and/or recommendations.
Works continuously to ensure client rights, the provision of quality service as well as the confidentiality of all client information through all program services.
At the discretion of the Clinical Director, carries a counseling caseload and provides at a minimum, the following services; Conducts client intake, assessment, evaluation and testing to provide diagnosis.
Writes treatment plans and progress notes for initial assessment, update reports and aftercare reporting.
Designs, implements and provides treatment and aftercare programs for clients as well as family counseling.
Attends court-ordered hearings regarding clients and their programs.
Performs individual, group and family counseling for court-ordered, incarcerated and referred individual clients and families.
Attends weekly multi-disciplinary case staffing meetings to present case summaries, discharge and transfer information.
Conducts home visits, school site visits and visits to incarceration sites.
Serves as a liaison between the service program and treatment centers.
Actively participates in staffing during client treatment.
Develops referral resources including, but not limited to, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment and other services as appropriate.
Coordinates client needs with other resource programs, agencies and organizations.
Attends on-going training to apply for, and retain, professional licensure and/or other counselor related certifications.
May participate in staff in-service training to improve personal skill set.
Creates and distributes information to SRPMIC regarding available therapeutic resources.
Participates in prevention and early intervention Community awareness events.
Provides monthly statistics on client data for monthly and quarterly program reports and other required program data in a proficient manner.
Maintains counseling records and writes summaries and reports.
Maintains compliance with Program, Division and Department procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance program and departmental operation.