Substance Use Disorder Supervisor (Grant Funded)

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

4d•$111,014•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees all substance use disorder (SUD) services provided at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. Provides client briefings and statistics as outlined in applicable contracts and grants. Ensures all policy, procedure, and contract obligations are being enforced within the scope of applicable program requirements. This position is subject to grant funding.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field.
Three years of administrative leadership or related experience, such as planning, project management, and/or contract management in a law enforcement or healthcare field.
Experience leading substance abuse programs.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain an active, in good standing, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Addiction Specialist (LAS) through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

One year of management, supervisory, or other demonstrated leadership.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, leadership, guidance, and training to assigned staff.
Identifies areas of improvement and develops and implements solutions.
Completes performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
Develops, integrates, and coordinates activities consistent with the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and program requirements, including written and verbal reporting.
Develops, integrates, and coordinates activities and reporting consistent with the Region 16 Opioid Abatement Council.
Researches, identifies, and recommends evidence-based intervention, policies, and best practices in response to substance abuse counseling and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Reviews program effectiveness through recidivism and client participation to determine challenges experienced and training needs.
Implements staff training for individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, assessments and screenings, and usage of MAT.
Coordinates with internal and community-based agencies to implement staff training.
Performs individualized counseling to the incarcerated client population, including the implementation of service planning, behavior modification, medical and mental health referrals, and transition planning.
Documents all client interactions in multiple state and internal agency databases; ensures accurate data entry and reporting.
Ensures substance use disorder functions within the county jail are operating within best practice standards, quality improvements, contract compliance, and meet accreditations standards.
Assists with developing and maintaining jail policy and procedures for the SUD and MAT programs.
Develops monthly reporting to provide to BHA, Region 16 Opioid Abatement Council, and jail Command Staff.
Assists with preparing for National Commission of Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) and American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.
Performs other duties as required.