Clinical Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Free CEUs access

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BellinghamCTC, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Clinical Supervisor to lead the outpatient opioid treatment program. You will supervise the clinical team, ensure adherence to policies, and direct patient care workflows within a state-regulated OTP setting.

You will oversee treatment planning, staff scheduling, and audits, while guiding staff in evidence-based practices and MAT protocols, ensuring high-quality care and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Associate’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 4 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision of the clinical staff in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) recovery environment.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic and corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitoring counselor’s compliance with productivity requirements and developing improvement plans when requirements are not met.
• Making staff assignments and creating schedules; updating support staff when changes are made.
• Conducting patient treatment plan reviews as needed.
• Performing chart audits and communicates results of audits to staff.
• Assisting with the recruitment, hiring and training of qualified clinical staff.
• Involvement in crisis intervention and working as a liaison within community as needed.
• Ensuring ethical and professional conduct by clinical staff.

Skills

Supervised counseling

Supervisory experience

Clinical leadership

MAT protocols

Staff mentoring

Evidence-based practices

Clinical documentation

Regulatory standards

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral or related field

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or related field

Associate’s degree in behavioral or related field

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Clinical Supervisor

• SUDP and Approved Supervisor requirements met through WA DOH

Full TimeHours:

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

BellinghamComprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Bellingham, WA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from "Opioid Use Disorder."

Your Role as Clinical Supervisor:

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of a clinical team in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) environment. You will maintain standards of professional counseling practice in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for directing care of patients, facilitating work flows, and serves as a resource for staff and providing team leadership.

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing supervision of the clinical staff in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) recovery environment.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic and corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitoring counselor’s compliance with productivity requirements and developing improvement plans when requirements are not met.
• Making staff assignments and creating schedules; updating support staff when changes are made.
• Conducting patient treatment plan reviews as needed.
• Performing chart audits and communicates results of audits to staff.
• Assisting with the recruitment, hiring and training of qualified clinical staff.
• Involvement in crisis intervention and working as a liaison within community as needed.
• Ensuring ethical and professional conduct by clinical staff.

Compensation for roles at BellinghamCTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, BellinghamCTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.Role Location: Washington

Calculated Salary Range for role: $80,167 - $82,572

Qualifications

Your Education & Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency;
• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency;
• Associate’s Degree in behavioral or related field and 4 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Your Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of supervised substance use/addiction counseling experience is required
• Minimum 1 year full-time equivalent of clinical experience in a supervisory role is required
• Leadership experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols and practices, including the use of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff in the delivery of individual and group counseling services for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention, with the ability to train and guide staff in their implementation.
• Oversight of clinical documentation practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance in treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements, with a focus on maintaining audit readiness.
• Proven success in fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff, to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Licenses/Certifications:

• SUDP WA State

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