Supervisor, Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder program

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Supervisor - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs, is responsible and accountable for the compliance of all patient care for assigned outpatient departments of psychiatry. The Supervisor is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the management team. The Supervisor is responsible to adherence of the Hospital policies, procedures and plans. Location of work is in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program of the Hospital. Some hazard potential from physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases. Travel to speaking engagements or other activities may be required. Supports Program Manager and Director with applying Standards of Care and Standards of Practice established by the Department to ensure clinical care is appropriately provided to the specific age of the patient served, i.e. adolescent, adult and/or geriatric. Directly supervises members of the treatment team to include, but not limited to: clinical therapists, peer recovery coaches, and nurses. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department's policies, applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that clinical practices are conducted in a manner that strictly adhere to the organizational and state code of ethics and takes immediate action in the event of an ethics violation, according to company policy and procedure. Monitors patient census and therapist assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads in a manner that supports equal distribution of workloads.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required, preferably in Counseling or Social Work.
• LPC/LCSW is required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the care of individuals with co-occurring disorders and supervision of professional staff.
• Experience within an outpatient setting, management of the therapeutic milieu.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable about age specific needs of child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations likely to be served by the program.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of behavioral health theories, modalities, assessments, planning and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of all patient care for assigned outpatient departments of psychiatry.
• Supervise members of the treatment team including clinical therapists, peer recovery coaches, and nurses.
• Support Program Manager and Director in applying Standards of Care and Standards of Practice.
• Monitor patient census and therapist assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads.
• Ensure clinical practices adhere to organizational and state code of ethics.
• Take immediate action in the event of an ethics violation.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees