Addictions Program Services Supervisor

Inyo, County of (CA); El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inyo County, Health and Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Division, seeks a supervisor for the Substance Use Disorders Intervention Programs. Under the Deputy Director, plan, organize, supervise, and participate in operational and program activities, including SACPA, DUI, Diversion, Perinatal, and youth services.

Lead Addictions Counselors, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide outreach and treatment, and ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess certification as a drug and alcohol counselor, with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in an addictions treatment program, including at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
• Must have at least five (5) years of sobriety.
• Knowledge of best practices in assessment and treatment of chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders in public sector.
• Understanding confidentiality laws and practice in addiction care.
• Basic supervision and management principles.
• Ability to organize and direct SUD program operations.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides first-line supervision for the intervention programs of the SUD program.
• Provides supervision and oversight of the Addictions Counselors.
• Leads collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to maximize resources.
• Delivers outreach and treatment services and documents required records.
• Provides training and presentations to staff and community organizations.
• Ensures quality assurance and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication (oral and written)

Program planning and management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Drug and alcohol counselor certification

Job description

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, or designee, will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operational and program activities of the Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Intervention Programs as part of the Behavioral Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department.

• Provides first-line supervision for the intervention programs of the SUD program
  • This currently includes the SACPA (Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act) program, the Driving Under the Influence Programs and other SUD intervention services such as Diversion, Perinatal, and youth-focused addictions services
• Provides supervision and oversight, which includes planning, assigning, monitoring, tracking, and evaluating the work of the Addictions Counselors
• Provides collaborative activities and leadership as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximize resources and responsiveness of addiction services
• Provides outreach and treatment services such as assessment, individual, family and group treatment services as well as the completion of required documentation
• Provides training and presentations both to staff, agencies, and community organizations to further knowledge around addiction issues
• Functions as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Health and Human Services Department to plan integrated culturally competent and effective programs
• Participates to ensure quality assurance and compliance with State and Federal program regulations
• Provides other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess certification as a drug and alcohol counselor, with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in an addictions treatment program, including at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibility
• Must have at least five (5) years of sobriety

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Current best practices in the assessment and treatment of chemical dependency as well as co-occurring disorders in a system of care and in public sector
• Laws pertaining to confidentiality and care of persons with addictions
• Basic principles and practices of supervision and management

ABILITY TO

• Organize, implement and direct the SUD intervention program’s operations
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel
• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Provide effective outreach and intervention, including motivation enhancing treatment methods to a variety of persons with addictions
• Model effective, professional conduct within one’s scope of practice and be proactive in identifying conflict of interest and potential boundary issues
• Ensure provision of quality services
• Participate and benefit from own supervision
• Produce written documentation (by hand or computer)
• Stand, walk, twist, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Climb and descend stairs
• Use a telephone
• Drive a motor vehicle

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to submit to annual tuberculosis test
• Must possess or obtain within six months of employment a valid First Aid and CPR certification and maintain during term of employment
• Must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation

SELECTION

Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES:

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact [phone] prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION:

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.