Supervisor, Social Work, Mental Health

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 1pm-10pmStatement of Purpose The Supervisor provides clinical, administrative, and operational oversight of assigned staff and program activities. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Supervisor is responsible for providing direct service, coordinating daily program operations, supporting staff performance and development, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and promoting effective, ethical, and client‑centered care.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Performs and/or delegates the responsibilities in this job description as appropriate.

Assists Program Director with oversight and operation of the program and is as needed capacity.

Provide supervision, training, and/or development of staff, interns, and volunteers within their scope of practice.

May be responsible for minimum caseload including group and individual services

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health screening, care planning, and treatment activities.

Assures that documentation is timely and meets contract, licensing, certification and other required standards. Reviews client files for accurate and timely documentation as well as appropriate application of program services to meet client needs.

Participates in public relations, networking, and/or community partnership activities, including community education, referral sources and resources, cooperative relationships with other service providers as appropriate based on the needs of the program and/or clients served.

Assists in maintaining BHS visibility in the community, including attending appropriate meetings and functions.

Provides leadership and serves as a positive role model to staff and clients.

Provides input into the development and maintenance of protocols, schedules, policies, and procedures.

Participates in and/or facilitates human resources actions such as performance evaluation, recruiting, hire, discharge, and disciplinary actions. Take part in and document any actions taken.

Ensures proper and economical use of staff, equipment, supplies, and facilities, including monitoring, reviewing, and approving timecards.

Ensures that the assigned facility area of responsibility is maintained in a good and safe state of repair.

Apply advanced working knowledge of evidence-based practices, medications for addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, community resources, self-help support, and treatment philosophies.

Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and other community resources

Monitor client progress and maintain accurate and timely treatment records and progress notes (e.g., daily activities, service entries, intake and discharge documentation, etc.)Perform toxicology testing, take and record vitals as needed, chart relevant information

For Supervisors assigned to residential programs, may make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.

For Supervisors assigned to residential programs, may observe and document client self- administration of medications.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, etc.

May assist clients with benefits, housing, vocational, and community reintegration needs

Direct response to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed, or acute intoxication safely, within scope of practice, in collaboration with upper management when available.

May occasionally provide transportation for clients including to DPSS and other linkages.

Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents.…