Clinical Supervisor (51547)

Westcare•Decatur, IL

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position will be responsible for providing direct clinical and treatment supervision and training to counseling staff. Essential job functions include managing the day-to-day functions of the program, providing daily supervision of counselors and other staff, monitoring adherence to policies and procedures, conducting monthly quality assurance reviews of treatment case files, facilitating groups, coordinating the development of treatment modules and training opportunities, evaluating program effectiveness, developing and monitoring case planning schedules, and filling in for counselors during their absence. The role also involves delivering individual and group counseling services, case management, education, community outreach, and referrals. Responsibilities include overseeing client intake and orientation, assessing psychological and social functioning, developing and reviewing treatment plans, assisting with data collection and reporting, maintaining relationships with agencies, facilitating ancillary services, supervising client treatment files, preparing client progress reports, and interacting with the criminal justice system. The position requires quarterly meetings with IDOC to implement Quality Improvement strategies and semiannual record system reviews. Participant files are made available to IDOC for quality management reviews, with confidentiality protected according to CFR 42, Part II and HIPAA regulations. The role requires embracing and embodying the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation, and performing any other assigned duties.

Requirements

Clinical Certification: Must be a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107].
Clinical Certification: Hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA).
Licensed Clinical Social Worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20] is preferred.
Must complete required continuing education hours as required to maintain licensure.
Masters degree is required.
Two (2) years of experience/expertise with substance abuse offender and/or dual diagnosed Mental Illness and Substance Abuse (MISA) populations is required.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Must have professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Illinois Department of Corrections.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is preferred.
Intake and assessment experience is preferred.
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day functions of the program.
Provide daily supervision of counselors and other staff assigned to the program.
Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards.
Facilitate groups, family groups, and assist clients of the program.
Coordinate the development of treatment modules.
Coordinate training opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of program implementation and impact.
Develop and monitor case planning schedules.
Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.
Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
Oversee and provide intake and program orientation for the client including, but not limited to, assessment of psychological and social functioning and the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the clients individual treatment plans.
Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
Help facilitate ancillary services, i.e., testing, crisis intervention, support groups education groups, continuing care, networking with partnering agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information.
Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.
Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.
Prepare client progress reports, when necessary.
Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary.
Meet with IDOC on a quarterly basis to implement Quality Improvement (QI) Team strategies and review the records system semiannually, selecting a representative sample of files and other records at random and review them for accuracy and completeness.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.