Child and Youth Services Supervisor

Alleghany Highlands Community Services•Covington, VA

About The Position

This position is responsible for administrative and clinical supervision of Child & Youth services staff and will assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring of the Child & Youth services. This position will provide supervisory oversight to outpatient therapy, crisis, school based services and case management. This position will also provide direct care to a small case load. Participate in treatment team meetings with psychiatrist and other children services team members. This position will review all electronic records for client caseload including treatment plans, quarterly evaluations and outside reports and correspondence when necessary. This position will complete all Medicaid authorizations for clients on caseload who have Medicaid insurance. Participate in agency committees and/or State, local, and VACSB workgroups as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Planning, evaluating, supervising and coordinating the work of program staff
Knowledge of: Program development, effective deployment of staff resources, fiscal processes, conflict management and problem solving
Knowledge of: Diagnostic criteria of the DSM-V.
Knowledge of: Legal rights including HIPPA, 42 CRF Part 2, consumer rights, and human rights. knowledge of treating serious mental illness and substance use disorders, and the best practices for providing clinically effective services.
Knowledge of: Behavior Management, counseling techniques/approaches, and crisis intervention strategies.
Knowledge of: Community resources and referral.
Knowledge of: Electronic Health record documentation policies and procedures.
Knowledge of: Legal rights including HIPPA, confidentiality of records, human rights, professional code of ethics.
Knowledge of: Insurance authorization requirements and procedure codes.
Knowledge of: Person Centered Planning.
Knowledge of: Use of computer applications, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic office equipment to include fax, scanner, copier, and telephone.
Skill of: Develop appropriate person centered treatment plans.
Skill of: Complete all required clinical documentation required by insurance companies.
Skill of: Schedule appointments in accordance with the agency's procedure codes which are covered under insurance authorizations.
Skill of: Maintain required confidentiality.
Skill of: Possess skills in supervision and management.
Ability to: Effectively communicate, written, and verbal skills to include developing and maintaining cooperative and effective work relationships.
Ability to: Complete all required documentation as required by AHCS, Medicaid and licensure guidelines within designated timeframes.
Ability to: Maintain flexible schedule.
Education: Master's Degree in Human Services field (required)
Experience: At least one year experience working with children and adolescents (required).
Licensure/Certifications: LPC or LCSW required; Valid Driver's License (required)

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administrative and clinical supervision of Child & Youth services staff
Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring of the Child & Youth services
Provide supervisory oversight to outpatient therapy, crisis, school based services and case management
Provide direct care to a small case load
Participate in treatment team meetings with psychiatrist and other children services team members
Review all electronic records for client caseload including treatment plans, quarterly evaluations and outside reports and correspondence when necessary
Complete all Medicaid authorizations for clients on caseload who have Medicaid insurance
Participate in agency committees and/or State, local, and VACSB workgroups as assigned