Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Clinical Supervisor

SUMMARY

Full-time position with a dual supervisory and clinical role. Serves as the supervisor of a small team that provides screening, assessment, level one SUD treatment and community-based services (skills building, recovery coaching, and case management). Supervises all clinical aspects of these programs by directing, consulting, and monitoring the work of staff. Leads and trains behavioral health staff engaged in related program patient care activities.

Has clinical case load which will include psychosocial evaluation/assessment and diagnosing, mental health therapy, SUD counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services in an outpatient setting.

$57,000 - $85,250 annually DOE.

$20,000 longevity bonus

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current State of Idaho Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Counselor license in good standing required or license eligible. IBADCC Clinical Supervisor certification, or eligibility (IDAPA .02) is required.

• High degree of independent decision-making abilities
• Training and knowledge of supervisory styles and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of both mental health and SUD counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards for adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of practices and requirements related to community-based services such as recovery coaching, skills building, and case management.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of community mental health and SUD resources.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to SUD clinical practices.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
• Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.
• Knowledge of community health care and vocational services.
• Ability to problem solve effectively with multidisciplinary team.

Position requires: a) provision of intensive, integrated professional SUD services and treatment planning in a clinical and/or outpatient environment; b) provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate therapeutic approaches and methods; c) planning and implementing outreach/education programs, workshops, and activities; d) supervising clinical activities of therapists, community based staff and/or interns for identified program e) establishment and maintenance of case files and related documents for clinical and legal purposes.