Clinical Supervisor - Quannacut Clinic- Full Time

About the role

The Clinical Supervisor assists the Director of Outpatient Addiction Services in providing high quality services by supervising clinical and clerical staff and coordinating the delivery of services. Has a full understanding of the Quannacut and SBELIH Missions and promotes the use of sound therapeutic techniques. The Clinical Supervisor provides assessment and treatment services in addition to outreach and educational services. The Clinical Supervisor will assist the director in maintaining treatment in conjunction with NYSOASAS, Joint Commission and DOH regulations and standards of care.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Supervises clinical staff in their direct service to clients.
• Completes annual assessments on supervised staff and documents staff competencies.
• Supervises interns.
• Provides input on program development activities.
• Makes recommendations for performance improvement activities and assessing program effectiveness.
• Covers for the Director of Outpatient Addiction Services in his/her absence.
• Coordinates services with referral sources.
• Screens potential clients and is available for consults on open cases.
• Develops relationships with schools and human service agency professionals.
• Provides consultation services and in-service trainings to community groups, organizations and agencies.
• Assigns cases to counselors and formulates case dispositions.
• Reviews case records for adherence to state, federal, and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations.
• Fulfills certain responsibilities of the Director of Outpatient Addiction Services in his/her absence.
• Facilitates and provides outreach to the community including public presentations.
• Provides individual, group, family or marital therapy with clients assessed as having multiple problem areas in addition to substance abuse.
• Continues to display knowledge of alcohol and other addictive drugs and their effects on human behavior.
• Displays expert level knowledge of the disease concept and factors that impact recovery.
• Displays expert insight into human behavior.
• Works through adverse reactions and/or resistance of patients.
• Fosters an empathetic and therapeutic relationship and is able to engage the patient.
• Shows ability to educate, elicit feelings, facilitate self-understanding and motivate patients.
• Effectively utilizes crisis intervention techniques and their specific application to alcoholic/chemically addicted patients.
• Effectively uses an array of therapeutic techniques in order to examine underlying, deep-seated issues.
• Identifies the impact and role of the family and makes appropriate outreach when necessary.
• Efficiently facilitates referrals as determined by the treatment team.
• Runs groups/individual sessions, as needed.
• Locates and utilizes information resources including literature, research findings, and consultation services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings and collaborates regarding treatment recommendations and plans.
• Understands the history, philosophy and process of recognized self-help and 12 step programs.
• Effectively communicates in verbal and written forms to health care professionals, community systems, patients and lay persons alike.
• Maintains accurate and clear records in accordance with SBELIH, QOPS and OASAS policies.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Participate in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and NYS LCSW or equivalent advanced practice healthcare related degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years post master’s experience in alcoholism/chemical dependency.
• Understanding of alcoholism/addiction and 12 step programs as demonstrated by a minimum of three (3) years of continuous personal, professional or educational experience.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient mobility to handle department activities.
• Dexterity of hands and arms (or mechanical substitutes).
• Adequate vision and hearing to write, answer phones and communicate with staff, clients, and other departments or agencies.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities. Anticipated Pay Range The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services * Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Company Overview As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022. StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations. Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board. Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally. Job Field Social Work/Behavioral Health Primary Location US-NY-Riverhead Schedule Full-time Posting Start Date Aug 25, 2026 Posting End Date Ongoing Salary $87,000 - $126,500