Behavioral Health Program Lead Counselor

Pokagon Band Of Potwatomi Indians; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Dowagiac, MI seeks a Behavioral Health Program Lead Counselor. This leadership role oversees clinical staff, ensures service quality, and maintains compliance with licensure and program requirements.

The position includes supervision, ongoing staff development, collaboration with PCPs/psych staff, and program governance to achieve clinical and fiscal goals. Travel may be required; telehealth options exist with approval.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an accredited institution recognized by CHEA or US DoE.
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Mental Health Professional credentials in MI/IN or eligible for MI licensure if licensed elsewhere.
• CADC or equivalent or 3 years of substance use counseling experience.
• Minimum of two years clinical supervisory/mentoring experience and/or completion of Michigan’s 45 Hour Supervisor Training with ACS within six months of start date.
• Experience with CARF Accreditation and Standards review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of staff including hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback.
• Supervise tribal community clinic behavioral health staff including scheduling and productivity.
• Provide direct and clinical supervision for assigned staff and substance use programming.
• Ensure services are scheduled and delivered weekly in the EHR and in compliance with department policy.
• Monitor treatment adherence, no-shows, cancellations, and barriers to successful treatment.
• Collaborate with integrated treatment teams and healthcare staff to maximize clinical and physical health integration.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral science discipline

Job description

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Behavioral Health Program Lead Counselor

PHS Behavioral Health **FTT Full-Time Professional Dowagiac, MI, US

Position Summary: The Program lead counselor will be a versatile, self-motivated, results-oriented professional who is able to assist with leading a strong clinical team under the supervision/oversight of the Behavioral Health Program Manager. The Program lead counselor is an entry level supervisory position with oversight and clinical supervision of assigned clinical service staff that may include fully licensed therapists, therapist interns, and qualified mental health support staff. This position assists with managing and ensuring service quality and clinical documentation compliance while working closely with the Program Manager and team members to achieve the program's clinical and fiscal division goals and service outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Provide the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of staff. This includes interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing timely feedback, appraising performance, and providing professional development opportunities; and rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Proactively address and resolve staff concerns and explore and implement methods and procedures for improving departmental workflow and service to Tribal Citizens and community clinic clients.
• Supervise tribal community clinic behavioral health staff including scheduling, new case assignment, productivity and overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, development of staff,and setting expectations for meeting performance requirements.
• Provides direct and clinical supervision for assigned clinical personnel support staff and substance use programming.
• Communicate timely any barriers or concerns to the Behavioral Health Program Manager.
• Maintain an active caseload.
• Ensures clinical services are scheduled and delivered to clients weekly and in accordance with department policy utilizing electronic health records.
• Monitors compliance with treatment services. Reviews “no show” and “cancellation” concerns and how to mitigate barriers to successful treatment.
• Shares responsibility of closely monitoring the community clinic referral list.
• Provides guidance/supervision to assigned staff achieving below average treatment outcomes and consults with Program Manager regarding disciplinary action that may be warranted due to under performance.
• Participates in monthly peer review and other quality improvement activities while working closely with Program Manager.
• Reports all adverse incidents to the Program Manager immediately. Consults with Program Manager on any incident that requires external reporting.
• Involved with onboarding curriculum/training with new staff.
• Collaborate dynamically with integrated treatment teams, primary care physicians (PCPs), and psychiatric medical staff to maximize clinical and physical health integration.
• Ensure case management practices are utilized in accordance with tribal, federal, and state directives.
• Participate in data collection, data entry, and required reports and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with the program standards and grant compliance.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Manager on grant needs including; Information gathering, proposals, and compliance requirements.
• Monitors HIPAA compliance and reports breaches in accordance with corporate policy.
• Adheres to the requirements and regulations as set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services and LARA on clinical licensure.
• Maintains professional licensure as a behavioral health provider in good standing based on licensing requirements.
• Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety and be supportive of persons and work tactfully, collaboratively, diplomatically and with highest level of confidentiality required.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Appear in court when required or request to act as expert testimony.
• Participate at cultural events to promote services and/or assist in crises at events or in community.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment.
• Systems used: Electronic Health Record – EPIC, MS Office Applications, Internet.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral science discipline required. Degree must be from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education.
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Mental Health Professional credentials in the state of Michigan, Indiana, or another state with the ability to meet qualifications for licensing in Michigan if license is in another state required.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADC) or equivalent or three (3) years of substance use counseling experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical supervisory/mentoring experience and/or completion of Michigan’s 45 Hour Supervisor Training requirements with Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) certification within six (6) months of start date required.
• Experience with CARF Accreditation and Standards review preferred.

Indian Preference:

• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.

Work environment:

• General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Opportunities for Telehealth Work upon approval.
• Local travel may be required, so the ability to travel as needed.