Clinical Supervisor

Acadia • Bellingham, WA

6d • $80,167 - $82,572

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor oversees a clinical team in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP), maintaining professional counseling standards in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. The role directs patient care, facilitates workflows, provides staff support, and offers team leadership. The position is with Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center in Bellingham, Washington, part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers.

Requirements

• Meet the Washington State Department of Health requirements for an SUDP and Approved Supervisor.
• A master’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 3 years of such clinical experience; or an associate’s degree in a behavioral or related field and 4 years of such clinical experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• 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 for 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 implementation.
• Experience overseeing clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance in treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments in accordance 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.

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; inform support staff of changes.
• 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.

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) offering continued support for employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

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