Clinical Supervisor, Substance Abuse Unit

Crisis Management Services Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS River’s Bend, a program of Crisis Management Services, is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to lead the clinical work of our substance use treatment program. You will supervise Addiction Counselors and Technicians, guide assessments and treatment planning, and ensure ASAM criteria are met for a 3.5 high-intensity level of care.

This hands-on leadership role includes coaching staff, managing clinical documentation, case consultations, and on-call duties to support program operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field with clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields with clinical experience.
• Associate degree with 4+ years of clinical experience, including work with chemically dependent individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide documented clinical supervision to Addiction Counselors and Technicians per DDAP requirements.
• Review and sign off on assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation for accuracy and level-of-care fit.
• Observe clinical work and provide coaching to staff to support growth.
• Oversee ASAM assessments and confirm placement decisions align with 3.5 level of care.
• Carry or cover a counselor’s caseload to maintain consistent patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for intake, admissions, and complex cases.
• Respond to crises and provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Support directors in implementing state and agency policies.
• Participate in treatment team and clinical staff meetings.

Skills

ASAM criteria knowledge

Clinical supervision

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Clinical Supervisor

Crisis Management Services (CMS) — River's Bend

Full-Time, Salaried | $65,000 – $85,000

About the role

River's Bend is looking for a Clinical Supervisor to lead the clinical work of our substance use treatment program. You'll serve as the clinical supervisor of record, guiding our Addiction Counselors and Substance Abuse Technicians and making sure residents get high-quality, well-documented care that meets ASAM criteria for a 3.5 high-intensity level of care.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll supervise and coach staff, oversee assessments and treatment planning, step in on complex cases, and help keep the program running well day to day

What you'll do

• Provide documented clinical supervision to Addiction Counselors and Substance Abuse Technicians, consistent with DDAP requirements (28 Pa. Code Chapter 704).


• Review and sign off on assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, and level-of-care fit.


• Observe clinical work and program groups, and give coaching and feedback that helps staff grow.


• Complete and oversee ASAM assessments and confirm placement decisions align with the 3.5 level of care.


• Carry or cover a counselor's caseload when needed to keep care consistent.


• Serve as a clinical resource for intake, admissions, and complex cases.


• Respond to crisis and emergency situations, and take on-call duties when the Facility Director is out.


• Support the Project and Facility Directors in putting state, city, and agency policies into practice.


• Take part in the treatment team and clinical staff meetings.

What you need

You’ll need to meet one of the following, consistent with 28 Pa. Code § 704.6:

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing with a clinical or human services specialty), plus 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, including 1 year working directly with individuals who are chemically dependent.


• Bachelor’s degree in one of those fields, plus 3 years of clinical experience, including 1 year working directly with individuals who are chemically dependent.


• Associate degree in one of those fields, plus 4 years of clinical experience, including 1 year working directly with individuals who are chemically dependent.


• Full certification as an addictions counselor by a recognized statewide or other state's board, plus 3 years of clinical experience (including 1 year working directly with individuals who are chemically dependent) and Department‑approved core curriculum training in clinical supervision.

You should also bring working knowledge of ASAM criteria, strong clinical judgment and documentation skills, and the ability to stay steady in high-pressure situations. We value initiative, de‑escalation skills, ethical conduct, and a real team‑first approach.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role includes evening group supervision two days a month, one Saturday and one Sunday supervision per month, and on‑call coverage as needed.

Physical requirements

You’ll need to climb stairs, sit for extended periods, bend and kneel, lift and carry materials, and use approved crisis‑intervention and safe physical‑management techniques during emergencies. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Equal opportunity

CMS is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.