CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing 24-hour management of all clinical functions of the respective program (i.e. Detox, PHP, IOP, Etc.).  Also responsible for providing effective leadership to assigned clinical staff, has knowledge of, and direct all activities within the program in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations

Schedule - Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (on-call responsibilities)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work.

EXPERIENCE:
3 years management experience in the substance abuse or behavioral health setting, with continuous Quality Improvement, Joint Commission standards.  Communication skills related to all levels of management staff is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Texas Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license. Additional certifications in addiction treatment, such as Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) may be preferred.

Mental Health

A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor  (LPC-S) must hold a license for 5 years, , Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) must hold a license for 3 years, or  LCDC license and obtain the Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license. 

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults 

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

1. Direct management and supervision of Primary Therapists, Case Managers, Group Facilitators
2. Execute clinical philosophy in programming through education, training, and clinical supervision
3. Ensure that staff performance and client experience is consistent with the highest standard of care
4. Perform direct care at all levels of care
5. Facilitate supervision meetings & training with clinical team at the direction of CD or in the absence of CD
6. Assess therapists’ and case managers’ individual performance and address shortcomings and areas needing improvement
7. Participate in training process for new personnel
8. Conduct process groups, educational, chemical dependency, and other groups as assigned.
9. Build & maintain a cohesive treatment team
10. Identify shortfalls in clients completing full continuum and implement corrective action
11. Interface with leadership/ownership on organization’s vision and objectives
12. Facilitate involuntary commitments (Marchman Acts & Baker Acts)
13. Create Staff Scheduling for Program Clinical Staff
14. Approve PTO and review/approve Timecards for CM and Therapists
15. Assist with addressing HR Issues related to clinical staff
16. Interview for Program Clinical Staff
17. Attend quarterly meetings for the following committees: Clinical Peer Review Committee
18. Complete Quality Audits and Client Surveys follow up
19. QP signing of charts
20. Carry a caseload of clients (This number differs depending upon the level of care)
21. Manage Intern Program
22. Adhere to the facility’s philosophy
23. Maintain an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.
24. Implement plans for improvement in performance.
25. Provide for staff development (i.e. supervision, education, etc.)
26. Facilitate communication with ancillary services.
27. Attend clinical and administrative meetings to share information inter-departmentally.
28. Meet with clinical staff weekly.
29. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director.
30. Demonstrate knowledge of administrative and clinical policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
31. Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to communicate these procedures clearly    and accurately.
32. Display ability to direct and supervise Program activities.
33. Ensure clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements.
34. Evaluate clinical staff based on specified performance standards, on a timely basis.
35. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
36. Always Follow Infection Control guidelines.
37. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff and patients.
38. Assist in formulating standards for patient care.
39. Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with GRNH, LLC’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.  Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.