Clinical Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision of the clinical staff in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) recovery environment.
• Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic and corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitoring counselor’s compliance with productivity requirements and developing improvement plans when necessary.
• Making staff assignments and creating schedules; updating support staff when changes are made.
• Conducting patient treatment plan reviews as needed.
• Performing chart audits and communicating results of audits to staff.
• Aiding in the recruitment, hiring, and training of qualified clinical staff.
• Involvement in crisis intervention and serving as a liaison within the community as needed.
• Ensuring ethical and professional conduct by clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Associate’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 4 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.

Skills

• Minimum 2 years of supervised substance use/addiction counseling experience.
• Minimum 1 year full-time equivalent of clinical experience in a supervisory role.
• Leadership experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols and practices, including the use of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff in the delivery of individual and group counseling services for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention, with the ability to train and guide staff in their implementation.
• Oversight of clinical documentation practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance in treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements, with a focus on maintaining audit readiness.
• Proven success in fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff, to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.