Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient

Volunteers of America of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient supports the overall clinical program functioning and integrity of clinical services offered. Expectations regarding the quantity of work are outlined in essential functions, duties, and responsibilities. VOA Alaska is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or related field
Two years of experience, with at least one year in substance abuse filed working with adolescents.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
Critical Thinking — Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Demonstrates a solution focused attitude and is a good team player.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekend hours.
Ability to travel if required (must have own transportation)
Ability to provide current credentials and if not current, willing to work towards certification requirements and obtain QAP within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinates training and monitors quality assurance through clinical services by ensuring standard practices and documentation is adhered to by governing body standards.
Assists in the development of the program, program goals, and reviews program performance.
Implements and maintains Division of Behavioral Health, CARF, Medicaid, and the Division of Public Health standards and regulations.
Is an active member of the quality assurance committee
Coordinates clinical programming with the Program Director, agency Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Treatment Services.
Develops and implements a training plan for supervised staff.
Provides in-service training as scheduled.
Provides a thorough orientation and continued training for new clinical staff.
Works with clinical staff to achieve Qualified Addiction Professional certification.
Responsible for orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and other assigned staff.
Provides feedback to supervisees, both verbally and through written performance evaluations.
Identifies areas for continued growth and develops skill development activities and training plans to meet these needs.
Maintains and implements agency policy and procedures.
Demonstrates and models advanced clinical skills in the areas of biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, crisis intervention and management, in addition to case management services.
Competent in reviewing clinical evaluations and monitoring counselor/clinician caseload capacity to ensure transition to caseloads are seamless and conducive to quality client care.
Coordinates clinical services with the Program Director, VP of Treatment Services and Consulting Psychologist.
Responsible for and monitors the clinical relevance and quality of interventions, treatment planning, groups and other therapeutic activities.
Reviews client reports, treatment plan and treatment plan reviews to ensure their timeliness and accuracy.
Coordinates psychiatric services/appointments and communicates with contracted Psychiatrist.
Can carry a small caseload and facilitate group therapy and/or assessments to maintain pulse on clinical services and effectiveness of delivery of services, provides assessment services on a weekly basis.
Responsible for arranging and coordinating clinical coverage daily when changes occur.
Assists in the development and maintenance of the effective relationships with referents and allied agencies.
Participates in local networks as assigned.
Takes advantage of and develops opportunities to increase agency profile.
Participates in public relations activities as assigned.
Assures the maintenance of client confidentiality and the safeguarding of client information as per Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or indicated.
Expected to complete all assigned duties in accordance with timelines established by immediate supervisor.