Clinical Supervisor – Open Access

Options for Southern Oregon • Grants Pass, OR

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Open Access (OA) Clinical Supervisor assists with the oversight of the OA program, ensuring clients with mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders have timely access to services. This role provides crisis assistance to remote and on-site clinicians, including safety planning. The supervisor offers clinical direction, supervision, oversight, and guidance to team members. Responsibilities may include carrying a caseload, completing intake assessments, and collaborating effectively within the agency and with external partners. The position promotes team compliance with clinical requirements, adheres to and enforces agency policies, and provides direct treatment and crisis assessments as needed. The role assists the Chief Operations Officer, Clinical Directors, and Program Manager in overseeing clinical services for clients with behavioral health disorders and provides clinical direction to teams that may include QMHPs, QMHAs, CADC’s, and support staff.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Master's degree in a behavioral science.
• An understanding of co-occurring disorders, trauma and related experience.
• Two years’ post-master's experience required to meet qualifications under Medicaid for Clinical Supervisor.
• Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist.
• Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry or meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.
• Must be a CADC I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) with the ability to attain a CADC II or III within 1 year of hire required.
• In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.
• Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
• Possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “Intermediate High” or “Low Intermediate+” depending on the testing site.
• Leadership experience and understanding of outpatient processes and work flows a plus.
• Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Open Access Support Staff Assistant Manager to ensure the smooth running of Open Access (OA) program by ensuring that those seeking care are being seen within a reasonable amount of time, troubleshooting issues including the scheduling of clients, ensuring adequate staff coverage, and responding to crisis emails from staff asking for support or review of documentation.
• Provides clinical direction and clinical supervision to staff within OA program and communicates with other clinical supervisors on staff needs and on-going training opportunities.
• Meets regularly with team and individual staff to review their clinical work as it relates to evidence-based practices (EBP), OARs, and agency policy and directives.
• Provides monthly supervision to full time OA staff in accordance with OARs and licensing boards.
• Provides on-going training and support to all clinicians completing OA assessments, including but not limited to: responding to clinical questions, on-boarding new OA clinicians and academic interns, providing direct observation of assessments and reviewing clinical documentation.
• Provides crisis support for staff as needed.
• Ensures that OA staff are: using collaborative documentation, assessments and treatment plans are being completed within the required agency timeframes, and assessments meet clinical standards.
• Ensures the smooth running of OA and that those seeking care are being seen within a reasonable amount of time, troubleshooting issues including the scheduling of clients, responding to crisis and requesting assistance from other members of Options management team when needed.
• Develops, maintains and promotes therapeutic client relationships with close adherence to client-directed services.
• Engages and works collaboratively within the agency and with outside resources (DHS, health plans, hospital, police, CRC and other internal and community resources) to obtain and coordinate services necessary for crisis stabilization, social development, housing needs, accessing employment and education, medical needs etc.
• Reviews and signs off on assigned team member treatment plans, providing guidance and education when needed.
• Identifies the need for system changes within own department, organization and with community partners that provide for increased access to care and resources for clients and improved recovery outcomes.
• Brings these identified needs to Chief Operations Officer and Clinical Director.
• Participates in making changes to meet these needs.
• Travels between sites and depending on the needs of the program is required to drive, and may transport clients.

Benefits

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual).
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities.
• This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.
• Position may be eligible for loan repayment programs for National Health Service Corps or for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level