Clinical Supervisor - SUD Services

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE • Longview, WA

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About The Position

Achieves clinical goals and objectives by supervising, monitoring, and evaluating substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services within the Behavioral Health program. Provides and supervises the provision of client-centered, client-driven, and culturally responsive care that meets program goals and standards in accordance with evidence-based practices and established policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and of the Health and Human Services (HHS) department. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

• Five years’ work experience providing behavioral health services is required.
• Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in Washington State required.
• Must meet the requirements of an approved clinical supervisor for Substance Use Disorder Professionals in Washington state.
• Three years’ experience in a clinical supervisory role required.
• Two years’ experience providing behavioral health services to youth required.
• A valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation according to the established requirements below.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.
• Experience working within an integrated behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improves staff effectiveness by contributing to the creation of a supportive environment conducive to achieving optimal performance.
• Facilitates case staffing and integrated treatment team meetings to encourage positive client outcomes.
• Conducts clinician onboarding and orientation, training, and mentoring; ensures clinicians have the tools needed to perform duties assigned; identifies individual and group continuing education needs and opportunities.
• Works in collaboration with other supervisors to support clients, staff, and program needs to ensure timely access to and provision of quality care.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners, programs, and agencies through outreach and/or coordination of care.
• Performs chart audits and general quality assurance reviews of behavioral health documentation.
• Oversees individual and group counseling schedules; assists with ensuring coverage of clinical services; completes assessments, groups, and individual sessions for absent clinicians when needed.
• Contributes to program development, quality assurance, and strategic planning efforts.
• Supports policy and procedure development, updates, and implementation.
• Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments using a variety of instruments and techniques to determine needs and the appropriate level of care.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for substance abuse clients and families, providing a positive therapeutic approach in various treatment modalities; teaches coping skills and relapse prevention techniques.
• Ensures adherence to established DSM guidelines and ASAM protocols.
• Works with other community services and resources to support a client’s access to holistic care that aligns with their recovery plan. obtaining and providing continuous care in an individualized recovery plan for clients.
• Works with staff in developing appropriate individualized treatment plans to address substance use, coping strategies, and recovery needs; educates families, friends, or other caregivers on how best to support those in recovery.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services provided; monitors client progress; adapts treatment plans as needed.
• Manages client caseload ethically and in accordance with established procedures.
• Incorporates traditional cultural approaches as appropriate to aid in recovery.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares client progress reports and completion notices and provides them to referents and other entities involved in a person’s care when appropriate; attends therapeutic or specialty court hearings when required.
• Adapts to and guides staff in the administration of changes in safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintains current working knowledge of trends in substance use disorder treatment modalities and best practices.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required certifications.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager