Clinical Supervisor

Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center • Bellingham, WA

11d • $80,167 - $82,572 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor leads and supervises the clinical team at Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) providing medication-assisted treatment to people seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The role maintains professional counseling standards in accordance with clinic policies and procedures, directs patient care, facilitates workflows, and provides staff leadership and support.

The supervisor oversees clinical staff, promotes regulatory and policy compliance, monitors productivity, and supports the quality of clinical documentation and patient treatment. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stated calculated salary range for Washington is $80,167–$82,572; compensation varies based on factors including location, role, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• SUDP credential in Washington State; the posting also states that SUDP and Approved Supervisor requirements are met through Washington DOH.
• A degree from an accredited college or university, with one of the following education and experience combinations: master’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 3 years of such experience; or associate’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 4 years of such experience.
• At least 2 years of supervised substance use/addiction counseling experience.
• At least 1 year full-time equivalent of clinical experience in a supervisory role.
• Leadership experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment protocols and practices, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff delivering individual and group counseling for people with substance use disorders.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse prevention, and ability to train and guide staff in their implementation.
• Experience overseeing clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance in treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments under state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements, with a focus on audit readiness.
• Success fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical staff in an outpatient opioid treatment program recovery environment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic and corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitor counselors’ compliance with productivity requirements and develop improvement plans when requirements are not met.
• Make staff assignments and create schedules; notify support staff when changes are made.
• Conduct patient treatment plan reviews as needed.
• Perform chart audits and communicate audit results to staff.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training qualified clinical staff.
• Participate in crisis intervention and serve as a community liaison as needed.
• Ensure ethical and professional conduct by clinical staff.
• Direct patient care and facilitate workflows while serving as a resource and providing team leadership.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited continuing education units (CEUs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree