Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC) (BK)

StartCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in New York is seeking a Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC). This role focuses on supervising treatment staff, providing mental health evaluations, and ensuring high-quality patient care while complying with regulatory standards. Permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as LMSW or LMHC required.
• Experience with addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders needed.
• Completion of OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I and II within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise counselors and enhance their effectiveness.
• Perform mental health evaluations and provide counseling services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready charts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Mental health evaluations

Crisis intervention

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

LMSW/LMHC/MHC-LP/MSW

Three to five years of experience in addiction treatment services

Job description

Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC) (BK)

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Position Summary

The primary objectives of this role include increasing the supervision of counselors to enhance their effectiveness and ensuring that our facility can treat patients with higher risk levels. This position aims to reduce risk and improve treatment outcomes by implementing robust supervisory practices. Additionally, the role focuses on increasing patient engagement and improving the quality of services provided to ensure the highest standards of care.

Essential Functions

• Provide initial, annual, and crisis mental health evaluations for identified patients as needed.
• Maintain an average caseload of a minimum of 40 patients, based on the determination of the Clinic Director.
• Perform counseling services including individual and group psychotherapy, complex care coordination, extended evaluations, and crisis intervention utilizing evidence-based protocols.
• Become familiar with community referral resources, including IPA agreements and MOUs with related organizations, and provide referrals to patients who require outside services, following up on referrals and engagement with these services.
• Provide clinical supervision to CASAC Counselors by holding supervisory meetings at least once weekly, focusing on case analysis, person-centered treatment planning, case management, and supervisory issues.
• Document incidents through the START internal incident reporting application and follow up with the Justice Center on reportable incidents if applicable.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements related to OASAS, SAMHSA, and CARF are met, maintaining audit-ready charts at all times.

Required Qualifications

• LMSW/LMHC/MHC-LP/MSW with Limited Permit with three (3) to five (5) years of experience in addiction treatment services, including co-occurring disorders.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a staff trainer or treatment supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Completion of OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I and II within one year of hire.
• Experience in providing and documenting psychological assessments, including DSM-V diagnoses.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a must.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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