Clinical Supervisor, Substance Abuse Counseling

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor to oversee counseling staff and interns in a busy outpatient clinic in Lincoln, NE.

The supervisor ensures timely documentation and plans of care, while identifying patient needs across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. The role requires an LADC in Nebraska, a behavioral sciences degree or equivalent, and at least two years of counseling experience with strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LADC in Nebraska.
• BA/BS in Behavioral Sciences, or the equivalent in experience is also required. Graduate level degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of counseling experience in a related setting, working knowledge of charting and other compliance procedures related to methadone administration and treatment, the ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and chart accurately and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical supervision to counseling staff, including providing training regarding Title 9, BAART Policy and other compliance issues, in individual and group formats.
• Oversees productivity of counseling staff through ongoing monitoring, supervision, coaching, training, motivation and discipline, as well as solving staffing problems and arranging for coverage as needed.
• In concert with the Clinic Director and the Human Resources Manager, counsels and disciplines counseling staff as appropriate according to BAART/BBHS policy.
• Assists counselors with treatment interventions, client treatment problems, and incident reports.
• Facilitates and/or participates in necessary and appropriate meetings including case conferences.
• Conducts compliance reviews. May conduct monthly spot checks of caseloads.
• May determine clinical action with non-compliant clients, up to and including termination of treatment. May conduct the fair hearing and termination process. May determine clinical action in response to incident reports.
• Screens and approves take-home requests; obtains FDA and State exceptions when needed.
• Assists with site visits and DADP inspections and follows up with corrections and reports as needed.
• In the absence of a clinic Operations Director may maintain responsibility for adequate front office and CDP counselor staffing.
• Acts as Clinic Director or Operations Director in his/her absence.
• Manages counseling appointments and case note billing logs daily.
• May complete Initial Clinical Assessments.
• Functions as a liaison between Counselors and Clinic Director.
• Performs chart reviews as needed.
• May complete and submit weekly census report.
• Collects and tabulates quarterly data.
• Responds to patient complaints and requests to see management.
• Assigns new MMP patients to caseloads and keeps accurate records of counselor caseload changes.
• May attend County meetings.
• Assists with the provision of primary medical care services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LADC Nebraska

Behavioral Sciences degree

Counseling experience 2+ years

Documentation & compliance

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

BA/BS in Behavioral Sciences

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor to oversee counseling staff and interns in a busy outpatient clinic in Lincoln, NE.

The supervisor ensures timely documentation and plans of care, while identifying patient needs across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. The role requires an LADC in Nebraska, a behavioral sciences degree or equivalent, and at least two years of counseling experience with strong documentation skills.