Clinical Supervisor (OPUS)

Alachua County•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is supervisory and administrative professional work in the Department of Community Support Services. An employee in this classification provides client-centered treatment services and leadership for the Alachua County Community Support Services substance abuse treatment programs. Responsibilities include supervision and development of clinical staff, program development, and quality assurance activities including data-driven evaluations, documentation compliance and accreditation preparation. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related field and one year of professional level substance abuse counseling experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Licensure as a Marriage and Family Counselor, Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) per F.S. Chapter 491, or Certification as an Addiction Professional (CAP) is required.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.
If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Considerable knowledge of the dynamics and problems of addiction, and current practices of treatment.
Considerable knowledge of psychology, counseling theory and practice with the ability to apply to substance abuse.
Considerable knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices of addiction treatment.
Considerable knowledge of laws, developments, and literature in the addiction field.
Considerable knowledge of local, public, and private treatment agencies and their various requirements.
Considerable knowledge of self-help recovery groups and community support, and understanding of their role in addiction treatment.
Knowledge of family dynamics and family treatment.
Knowledge of licensure requirements including required reporting.
Skill in treating substance abuse clients in individual and group modalities.
Ability to relate goals and methods of addiction treatment to community groups and agencies.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain accurate service delivery documentation and reporting requirements of funding and licensing agencies.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
Responsible for reviewing and approving clinical documentation for clinical staff.
Develops programs of a clinical, educational and rehabilitative nature.
Consults with all levels of the organization and develops program policies and procedures.
Achieves positive outcomes through purposeful and respectful relationships, courage, and evidence-based treatment methods.
Evaluates treatment programs, analyzing data trends in order to improve overall program efficiency.
Utilizes a variety of evidence-based counseling strategies as well as ensures all clinical documentation requirements adhere to the standards set forth by the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30.
Develops, communicates, and implements program policy and procedures to contribute to the professional growth of program personnel.
Ensures policies and procedures function in accordance with state and federal laws, as conformance with accreditation and other regulatory bodies.
Recommends, develops and conducts in-service training for the program staff.
Maintains liaison between other components of the department, community programs and all other relevant social service agencies.
Coordinates client record keeping systems.
Ensures clinical records are maintained according to state and federal guidelines.
Consults with program and department staff and external sources to design and implement program evaluations.
Promotes and organizes community support for all substance abuse treatment programs through lectures, meetings, and other professional contact.
Drives a County vehicle to attend meetings and assess prospective clients (OPUS).
Drives a County vehicle to transport clients to scheduled appointments as well as other therapeutic group activities, attend meetings, and assess prospective clients (Meta).
Provides clinical supervision to the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Staff.
Provides consultation services to the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program leadership on providing mental health (MH) related services to the community.
Provides guidance and assistance with screening procedures in a mobile clinic modality for the most appropriate MH treatment referrals in the community.
Provides guidance and assistance for compliance with Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations and Florida Statutes in the provision of MH Services.
Collaboration with program leadership on establishing workflows, policies, and procedures for integrating mental health care and opioid response into a community paramedicine modality.
Coordination of MIH with community stakeholders regarding wrap-around services and needed warm hand-off referrals.
Provides consultation for the selection of an electronic health record; development of appropriate clinical documentation forms and implementation into the application of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Drives a County vehicle to attend meetings and assess prospective clients (MIH).