Clinical Supervisor *Sign-On Bonus $2,500- $3,500*

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of all clinical treatment services in an OASAS 820 certified residential services program. The role ensures the quality of treatment services, fidelity of evidence-based service delivery, and timely documentation of all group and individual counseling services and support services delivered by the facility’s clinical staff. The Clinical Supervisor promotes an atmosphere that encourages individualized services and consumer involvement in therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct supervision for designated staff as per VIP Community Services policies.
• Prepare written annual evaluations, including the development of annual goals, for staff under supervision.
• Collaborate with the Program Director on all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and separation of program staff.
• Provide and implement a formal orientation plan for newly hired direct subordinate staff and ensure all clinical staff are adequately trained.
• Review all admissions to the residence and assign cases accordingly.
• Review all discharges and ensure appropriate referrals for clients discontinuing treatment.
• Implement, monitor, and provide oversight of all aspects related to the delivery of residential substance use disorder services.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct regular and direct observations of all clinical treatment activities (e.g., groups, workshops, seminars).
• Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
• Perform utilization review, incident management, and quality assurance reviews.
• Ensure staff maintains accurate and confidential clinical records compliant with external monitoring agency standards and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with all referent communications, HRA STARS reporting, and HRA finger imaging verification.
• Act as a consumer advocate, ensuring all consumers’ rights are respected and grievances/complaints are addressed timely and equitably.
• Provide crisis intervention services and/or maintain a caseload of assigned clients when necessary.
• Prepare assigned proposals and reports.
• Assume responsibility for program operations in the absence of the Program Director.
• Provide ongoing training for clinical staff and participate in VIP Community Services’ in-service trainings.
• Lead clinical quality improvement activities in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Represent VIP Community Services at community and public forums.
• Provide on-call availability as assigned.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years administrative and clinical experience in a substance use disorder treatment or human service setting required.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical supervisory role preferred.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN, CASAC, etc.) required.
• Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record, and Outlook programs).
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Availability as needed, including on-call responsibilities.

Job Setting

Must possess sight, hearing, and digital senses or use prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.

Pay

$72,000–$80,000 yearly salary.