Clinical Supervisor - SUD

McKinley Children's Center•Palmdale, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the clinical functions of staff to ensure quality of care to clients, the professional development of clinicians, and adherence to agency policies and procedures. This position also provides clinical oversight of substance use disorder (SUD) services, ensuring the integration of co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment in accordance with all regulatory and payer requirements.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Active, unrestricted California BBS licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in county-contracted behavioral health settings
Minimum of 2 years post-licensure clinical experience
Experience providing or supervising substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services required or strongly preferred
Word Processing
Email
Internet
Ability to learn clinical software
Basic office skills (i.e. typing, telephone, copier)
Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus
Ability to work extended hours as needed
DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Experience working with co-occurring (dual diagnosis) populations preferred
Knowledge of Medi-Cal/DHCS requirements for SUD services preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Clinicians and other direct reports are in full regulatory compliance and that clinical services are delivered in accordance with recognized best practices
Provide individual and group supervision for Mental Health Clinicians in accordance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and agency policy
Provide collaboration with Quality Assurance and Compliance Team Members to ensure documentation compliance.
Work with other Clinical Supervisors and the Director to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Monitor and assure adherence of programs to all governing bodies
Monitor care records to assure that required treatment documentation is included and meets agency and professional standards
Monitor and review all agency protocols and practices
Assist Clinicians in developing treatment plans which ensure quality services and are sensitive to cultural issues.
Provide clinical oversight of substance use disorder services, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state (e.g., DHCS), and county regulations
Ensure integration of mental health and substance use treatment for clients with co-occurring disorders
Oversee screening, assessment, and diagnosis of substance use disorders, including appropriate level of care determinations
Support clinicians in implementing evidence-based practices for SUD treatment (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, relapse prevention, harm reduction strategies)
Monitor treatment planning to ensure inclusion of substance use goals, relapse prevention planning, and recovery supports
Provide guidance and oversight related to risk assessment, including withdrawal risk, relapse risk, and coordination of higher levels of care (e.g., detox, residential treatment)
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all SUD-related documentation in accordance with payer and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical and psychiatric providers, to support comprehensive care
Support program development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement efforts related to SUD services
Assist in audits, site reviews, and compliance monitoring specific to SUD programming

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Credit Union Membership
Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth