Clinical Supervisor, Residential Treatment 820 Model

Lesc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Discounted commuter benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Student loan repayment program

Training programs

Job summary

LESC in New York, NY seeks a Clinical Supervisor for a residential treatment program certified under OASAS 820. The role oversees clinical operations, provides psychotherapy, and ensures regulatory compliance across CARF and other oversight standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work or related field, is CASAC credentialed or licensed (LMSW/LCSW or LMHC), and has at least five years in substance use services with two years supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required with CASAC Level 2 or Advanced CASAC (Credentialed to provide clinical Supervision under OASAS guidelines) & prior supervisory experience required, OR
• Master’s Degree with a NY State License in Social Work (LMSW/LCSW) or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC)
• Minimum five (5) years full-time experience in substance use field, including direct service; knowledge, experience, skills working with populations with co-occurring disorders; minimum two (2) years’ experience supervising clinical staff; computer competent.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Divisional Director in operating the program in compliance with LESC policies and regulations.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff and oversees day-to-day clinical operation of residence.
• Delivers psychotherapy to residents as needed to meet assessed needs.
• Leads bi-weekly client groups and coordinates with UR and administrative staff.
• Maintains accurate, confidential clinical records per regulatory standards and internal policy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Counseling

Program management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

CASAC Level 2 or Advanced CASAC

NY State license in Social Work or LMHC

Job description

Clinical Supervisor, Residential Treatment 820 Model

LESC New York, New York, United States

About this position

Description:

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists the Divisional Director of Residential Services in operating the program effectively and efficiently in compliance with the policies and procedures of LESC, OASAS regulations, CARF standards, and other oversight agencies. Provides clinical Supervision to clinical and administrative support staff. Responsible for delivering all clinical treatment services in an OASAS 820 certified residential treatment program utilizing trauma informed, person centered, strengths based approaches

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Interviews counseling candidates for hire.
• Responsible for day-to-day clinical operation of residence and provide routine supervision for the staff.
• Provides psychotherapy to all residents who are in need of such services in a frequency sufficient to meet the assessed need.
• Facilitates bi-weekly groups for clients in the Live-out phase, following completion of residential treatment until graduation.
• Documents and implements clinical supervision and weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings.
• Administrative Supervision of clinical discharges
• Reviews and signs off on all treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge planning documentation.
• Implements and ensures compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Oversees compliance with all referent communication and HRA STARS verification and reporting.
• Leads 820 utilization review process through coordination and collaboration with UR Specialists.
• Responsible for adjudicating client issues, including processing grievances and appeals of administrative discharges.
• Ensures that staff maintains accurate and confidential clinical records that comply with external monitoring agency standards and internal policy and procedures.
• Prepares all proposals and reports as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for program operations in the absence of the Divisional Director.
• Provides and implements formal orientation plans to newly hired direct subordinate staff.
• Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
• Prepares written annual evaluations on staff under their Supervision. Review evaluations of all clinical staff members.
• Represents LESC during OASAS, CARF, and other in-house audits.
• Balances weekly petty cash budget and manages Metrocards.
• Instruct clinical staff on writing group notes, treatment plans, summaries, and reviews.
• Selects and creates curriculum for substance use counseling.
• Audits clinical charts for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Develops and supervises tracking system to monitor in-house counselor tasks for quality improvement.
• Supervises undergraduate and graduate students’ fieldwork.
• Oversees client systems including client orientation, structure.
• Provides ongoing training for clinical staff and participates in agency trainings.
• Leads clinical quality improvement activities in collaboration with Divisional Director.
• Works with NIDA Clinical Trials Network, when applicable
• Assigns client cases to staff.
• Facilitates weekly staff meeting.
• Fills in for other staff who are on leave.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

SCHEDULE: Full Time (Monday - Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM)

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002

RATE: $90,000-$100,000 / yearly, dependent on experience.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required with:
• CASAC Level 2 or Advanced-level CASAC (Credentialed to provide clinical Supervision under OASAS guidelines) & prior supervisory experience required, OR
• Master’s Degree with a NY State License in Social Work (LMSW/LCSW) or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC)
• Minimum five (5) years full-time experience in substance use field, including direct service; knowledge, experience, skills working with populations with co-occurring disorders; minimum two (2) years’ experience supervising clinical staff; computer competent.