Substance Abuse Clinical Supervisor

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Clinical Supervisor to become a part of our team! You will coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics or similar organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee medical and health service activities and personnel
• Plan and coordinate health services
• Work collaboratively with physicians to implement appropriate healthcare programs
• Maintain a clean environment to ensure patient safety
• Establish and enforce healthcare policies and procedures

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in healthcare or other medical fields
• Experience in a managerial role
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Responsibilities  Supports evaluation of program services to enhance patient outcomes and acts as a positive change agent to implement clinical initiatives to increase quality patient care.  Conducts assessment of each patient’s psychosocial status and functioning in an effort to document history and identify preliminary items for the treatment plan.  Facilitates the overall development and implementation of a comprehensive, individualized plan of treatment in conjunction with other treatment team members.  Incorporates the patient’s psychosocial functioning and strengths in the plan of care.  Formulates a treatment plan with the client, using knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse risk factors and counseling and treatment techniques.  Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis situation.  Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.  Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.  Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.  Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.  Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.  Attends staff meetings and team conferences; leads team meetings as required.  Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.  Maintains current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse and other psychosocial disorders through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and applicable current literature.  Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements  Positive attitude and open approach to patients, staff and visitors.  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.  Strong knowledge of addiction, treatment, and recovery.  Experience and ability to work with electronic medical records is required.  Knowledge of methasoft is a plus.  Must pass criminal background checks