Counseling Supervisor

About the role

Supervise the Counselors and/or Counselor Interns who provide treatment and case management services to patients in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with BayMark’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.
• Maintain timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care.
• Identify other physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs for assigned patients.
• Travel as necessary.
• Monitor treatment and counseling of all patients.
• Provide clinical supervision.
• Assign counselors' caseloads, amend when necessary.
• Screens potential patients and determines eligibility.
• Facilitate intakes or assist with the intake process.
• Conduct quality assurance file reviews.
• Complete and submit patient death reports, as needed.
• Review and countersign documentation for quality and accuracy for clinical team when applicable.
• Ensure accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.
• Manage all counseling staff.
• Facilitate performance improvement discussions, documentation and follow up.
• Assist in new hire training.
• Participate in staff and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Support organizational and departmental philosophies, goals, and objectives and through behavioral modeling will motivate others to do so.
• May be required to counsel a caseload of patients.
• Participate in supervisor meetings, as requested.
• Assist in monitoring employee attendance.
• Provide guidance and support to counselors needing to obtain licensure and / or certification.
• Oversee counselor related annual trainings and ensure trainings are completed.
• Facilitate employee performance discussions and evaluations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LCSW, LISW-S, or ALPS in the state of West Virginia.
• Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).