Therapeutic Adventure Program (TAP) Clinical Supervisor

This position is designed to support delivery of services, program operations, training and program leadership. The TAP Clinical Supervisorhas multiple functions of facilitating and project oversight. This position is typically held by staff who have experience working at TMC and in the TAP program. Staff in these roles meet the criteria listed below, and have demonstrated commitment, organization, a desire to grow in their facilitation, and investment in the larger programmatic vision. Due to the nature of the training involved in the TAP program that is needed for this position, some sections and items may be phased in over a period of time depending on experience.

TAP Clinical Operations

• EMR-Bear
• Provides training to new and current clinical staff
• Provides basic troubleshooting for clinical documentation
• Tracks Medicaid deliverables and provides updates to TAP leadership team
• Supervision
• Provides clinical supervision to TAP clinical staff and interns as assigned
• Supports clinical interns in development and training
• Completes required documentation for clinical staff
• Conducts audits and approves TAP clinical staff notes
• Training
• Supports trainer team with training duties as assigned
• Supports TAP facilitators with basic field supervision
• Participates in Trainer Team Meetings
• Liscensure
• Maintains Independent clinical licensure and clinical supervision certification (NM)
• Pursues Clinical Adventure Therapist Certification (CCAT)

Facilitation

• Understand adventure program theory and concepts and embodies a clear knowledge of technical, physical, and emotional risk. Can clearly articulate TMC philosophy to agencies and staff.
• Delivers up to 3 Medicaid-billable programs per week and supports other non-clinical programs as assigned.
• Design programs utilizing prescriptive programming concepts. Demonstrates evidence of creativity and sound program preparation. Adapts to group and individual goals and activities to meet the needs of the group.
• Provide group, nature, and adventure-based psycho-education, cognitive/behavioral methods, motivational methods, or other therapeutic modalities as assigned (clinical programming).
• Conduct program briefing and debriefing with program staff.
• Complete client notes, activity reports, pre-and post-surveys, program evaluations, and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain program/client files. Prepare and maintain complete case files on all assigned clients, making sure that all required services, forms, and reports are included and complete.
• Comply with HIPAA standards of documentation, communication and filing.
• Consult with the course manager and/or on-call staff regarding any significant program changes or events, i.e. cancellations, problems, and incidents. Provide any required follow up with the course manager post-program and relays pertinent information regarding programs.
• Set up safety briefings with appropriate on-call staff..
• Communicate program locations and apply for day permits or communicate to permit manager program permit needs.
• Ensure that all TMC policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Enforce and maintain policies, procedures, rights, rules, regulations, guidelines and adherence to and compliance with client service delivery, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Participates in assigned TAP Operations meetings.
• Maintains current first aid and CPR certification.
• Consults reference materials, manuals, etc.
• Does required paperwork, including activity reports, evaluations, and timesheets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Program Operations

• Role model organizational values, facilitator role, and responsibility.
• Co-lead and support clinical programming.
• May support on-call for programs as needed.
• Inform and update supervisor of program deliverables, successes and challenges.
• Check in with facilitators regarding program plans and development and staffing. appropriateness, and knows the location of programs and the staff working them, etc.
• Ensures TMC risk management policies and procedures are followed. Coaches, trains and educates staff as needed.
• Communicates with the TAP leadership team any drift of policy or organizational practices as well as overall organizational culture.
• Reports any risk management issues in programs, personnel, or the organization to the TAP leadership team.
• Clearly and timely communicates to staff updates and safety concerns with a unified approach where all staff are informed about programs that they are managing.
• Supports the TAP leadership team with the overall mission and vision of the Mountain Center as well as the vision for TAP.
• Support the development of all staff as a trainer and a field supervisor.
• Uses Google Calendar to communicate schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s level, Independently Licensed in the state of New Mexico, mental health/substance abuse Counselor or Therapist, LCSW or LPCC and meets the criteria to supervise Social Workers and Counselors in the State of New Mexico.
• Two years experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse assessment and diagnosis, specifically with opioid dependent clients and LGBTQ clients.
• Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy.
• Two years or more of experience in leading teams and supervising personnel.
• Two years or more of experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse assessment and diagnosis, specifically with opioid-dependent clients.
• Role Models TMC Values and Mission
• Strong interest in growing as a therapeutic adventure facilitator (risk management, clinical, technical and cultural)
• Ability to gain a strong understanding of TMC training systems and technical applications as well as has demonstrated an ability to train other staff.
• Excellent time management skills as well as meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication written, oral, electronically
• Ability to obtain a Wilderness First aid Responder and CPR
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team of professionals
• Ability to utilize discretion and independent judgment
• Competency in complex, highly emotional and/or stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen and offer solutions without passing judgment
• Ability to remain diplomatic when the political climate interferes with program goals and objectives
• Has passed a CYFD criminal background check and other background check
• Clear driving record and valid driver’s license with no restrictions
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information in a professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment (personal computer/laptop, phone with voicemail, fax, copier, etc.)
• Solid driving skills due to extensive travel; willing and able to use personal vehicle for local travel on Center business; with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Familiarity with the social, cultural and economic make-up of New Mexico or service area and ability and willingness to work with diverse populations

Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please answer this question to be considered for the position. Applications without a response will not move forward:

What does nature-based adventure therapy mean to you, and how would you apply this approach when working with clients and supporting clinical staff?

License/Certification:

• LCSW or LPCC (Required)
• Driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tesuque, NM 87574 (Required)

Work Location: In person