Northstar OTP Clinical Supervisor (SUD Supervisor) - Vancouver WA

Cowlitz Indian Tribe•Vancouver, WA

63d•$91,936 - $110,240•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and supports a team of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Oversees clinical performance, provides supervision and training, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains a collaborative and ethical clinical environment. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and of the HHS department. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Two years of experience in counseling, patient assessment and evaluation, care planning, and documentation with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
One year of supervisory experience in a clinical or behavioral health setting.
A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
Must maintain license and registration necessary to provide direct patient care in a SUD setting and to supervise and sign-off on registered SUD Counselors hours and clinical documents.
Must be able to provide health and TB clearance.
Valid drivers license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Responsibilities

Reviews and signs off as Clinical Supervisor on all SUD Counseling staff's Electronic Health Record (EHR) documents (ASAM, Care Plans, other assessments, and progress notes).
Reviews patient records and other documentation for accuracy, completion, and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulations, utilizing recommended compliance and qualitative tools.
Ensures counselors' caseloads are maintained in full compliance with ASAM, Care Plan, Annual Justification, and all other Clinical Activity requirements.
Oversees counselor caseloads and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary to enhance patient care and promote productivity (i.e., size, clinical necessity, and appropriateness of assignment).
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Leads and participates in staff meetings.
Improves staffs effectiveness by orienting, coaching, and counseling team; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities.
Supervises counselors' performance, compliance, and productivity daily.
Maintains compliance with own individual caseload, providing direct patient care services.
Conducts and participates in counselor interviews for new hires.
Trains new and established counselors on clinic policies and procedures.
Trains counselors on the practical interpretation of CARF/DOH guidelines, federal, and state regulations.
Contributes to written counselor performance reviews and develop and oversee counselor improvement plans.
Verifies counselor proficiency in conjunction with the Clinic Director and the Department of Clinical Services.
Reports weekly, in a formal meeting, to the Clinic Director and/or Director of Clinical Services.
Reports any inappropriate, unethical behaviors of any staff member to the Clinic Manager.
Participates in on-site clinical reviews conducted by CARF/DOH surveyors and by other regulatory agencies.
Ensures counselors' participation in the implementation of policies and procedures as directed by the Clinic Director.
Participates and oversees weekly case conferences and counseling staff meetings.
Demonstrates integrity, maturity, professionalism, and leadership.
Emphasizes individual accountability and responsibility of the counselors.
Promotes a professional, ethical, and creative (problem-solving) working environment geared towards enhancement of patient care.
Supports the management team.
Maintains strict patient, employee, company, and computer confidentiality.
Adheres to all organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
Maintains credentials as required by certifying/licensing body.
Promotes an environment that encourages staff growth and development by developing and supporting ongoing educational programs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.