LPCC)

OneTogether Solutions•Perris, CA

5d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harmony Health is a Tribally owned wellness clinic serving Native and Non-Native patients with substance use disorders through whole-person care that includes primary care, infectious disease care, and mental health services. The clinic provides individualized, compassionate care in an outpatient setting and emphasizes a respectful, safe, trauma-informed patient experience. The Behavioral Health Supervisor / Therapist leads and supports a team of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors and therapists to ensure consistent, high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Reporting to the OTP Manager, the supervisor oversees clinical performance, provides individual supervision and training, reviews and signs off on clinical documentation, and maintains a collaborative, ethical clinical environment. The position also maintains a small patient caseload while guiding counseling staff in ASAM criteria, care planning, and regulatory compliance. The clinic uses a dyad leadership model led by the Clinic Director and Medical Director. The Counseling Supervisor works within this framework and collaborates with clinic and OTS leadership to align behavioral health operations, counseling protocols, and integrated therapy services with clinical governance and medical standards. The role is based at the clinic in Perris, California. Indian Preference applies; qualified American Indian or Alaska Native applicants receive preference as stated in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in SUD counseling, patient assessment, care planning, and documentation.
At least 1 year of Behavioral Health Supervisor / Therapist experience in a behavioral health, OTP/MOUD, or substance use treatment setting.
Active California clinical license: LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and applicable state, federal, or tribal credentialing requirements.
Ability to provide health clearance and tuberculosis clearance.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong clinical knowledge of SUD etiologies, evidence-based modalities, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Ability to lead with calm confidence, mentorship, and ethical integrity in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and precise attention to clinical documentation details.
Ability to communicate and listen with empathy and cultural humility.
Commitment to advocating for patients with substance use disorders without judgment and treating each person with dignity and respect.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing operational and regulatory needs.
Ability to uphold clinic values and maintain strict patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MSW, MFT, MS in Counseling, or related field).
Deep knowledge of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), ASAM criteria, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and recovery principles.
Experience working with tribal health programs, Indian Health Service, or Public Law 93-638 self-determination entities.
Experience preparing for and participating in CARF accreditation surveys.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish or a language native to the community served.

Responsibilities

Review and sign off on SUD counseling staff EHR documentation, including ASAM assessments, individualized care plans, progress notes, and annual justifications.
Conduct ongoing chart audits and clinical record reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and qualitative standards.
Oversee counselor and therapist caseloads, including caseload size, clinical necessity, and assignment appropriateness.
Verify clinical proficiency and supervise day-to-day staff performance, compliance, and ethical standards in partnership with clinic leadership.
Maintain a small patient caseload and provide direct therapy, assessment, and care coordination.
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team huddles, weekly case conferences, and counseling staff meetings.
Orient, coach, and mentor counselors on clinic policies, evidence-based practices, and accrediting and state standards.
Contribute to staff performance evaluations, develop targeted performance improvement plans, and support professional growth.
Maintain compliance with CARF standards, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, state opioid treatment authority regulations, and tribal policies.
Participate in on-site clinical reviews, accreditation surveys, and mock audits conducted by regulatory agencies.
Ensure adherence to mandatory reporting guidelines, including Indian Child Protection Act requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect.
Immediately report inappropriate or unethical staff behavior to clinic leadership.
Foster a trauma-informed, harm-reduction clinical culture grounded in mutual respect, accountability, and cultural humility.
Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative staff to support integrated whole-person care and seamless patient referrals.
Promote a creative, problem-solving environment that enhances patient engagement and treatment retention.