Clinical Supervisor

Acadia•Watsontown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor supervises the clinical team at Watsontown Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) serving patients 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 resources and team leadership. The position is full-time, with regular hours Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM and rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The center is located in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, and is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral or related field, with one of the following combinations: master’s degree and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; bachelor’s degree and 3 years of such experience; or associate’s degree 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 (MAT) protocols and practices, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff providing individual and group counseling to people with substance use disorders.
Strong understanding of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention, and ability to train and guide staff in their use.
Experience overseeing clinical documentation, ensuring treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments are accurate and compliant with state and federal guidelines.
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements, with a focus on audit readiness.
Proven success fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff.

Nice To Haves

Preferred credentials: MSW, LPC, or CADCII.

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 schedules, and update 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, facilitate workflows, and provide staff resources and team leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer-paid clinical supervision
Free and unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being
Early morning hours offering work/life balance
Opportunity for growth