LEAD CLINICIAN - CHEYENNE

Volunteers-of-America; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies seeks a Lead Clinician to supervise clinical staff and oversee treatment programs in residential and outpatient settings in Wyoming. The role focuses on education-based treatment, quality assurance, and program development, ensuring compliant, effective patient care.

The Lead Clinician will develop groups, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and manage charts, assessments, and discharge planning while supporting on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Counseling or Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or eligibility for Wyoming licensure as a mental health professional.
• Qualify for substance abuse professional per Wyoming standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic desktop publishing.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical supervision and oversee facility operations.
• Coordinate treatment plans, assessments, and charting for patients.
• Lead counseling groups and develop curricula for education-based treatment.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance across clinical services.
• Supervise staff and participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Education

Master's or PhD in Counseling or Clinical Social Work

CACREP/CORE/CSWE accredited program

Licensed or eligible LCSW/LPC/LAT/LMFT Wyoming

Wyoming Substance Abuse professional standards qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Lead Clinician provides counseling and education-based treatment for patients in residential treatment, recovery homes, and/or outpatient facilities based on specific knowledge of substance addiction and related mental health issues. This position also supervises clinicians, ensuring the quality and compliance of all clinical services and processes.Essential FunctionsProvide daily oversight of clinical facility operations, utilization reviews, and quality assurance of patient services to include monitoring collaborative documentation, productivity, incomplete documentation, MIS/DLA, etc.Work with the Sr. Director of Clinical Services for program development and implementation and general management of organizational care servicesProvide daily Clinician supervision and monitor all written documentationSupport with daytime on call and afterhours on call support as needed including taking days and supervising staff who sign up for on call daysComplete social histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission and discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents and correspondence for assigned residential patients promptlyComplete social history, assessments, treatment plans, admission and discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents and correspondence for satellite VOA program patients promptly, as neededProvide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; properly and promptly chart these activities in patient recordsDevelop an educational and/or therapeutic curriculum to be utilized in group settings with patients and family membersAssist patients in understanding and completing therapeutic change objective-driven treatment plansWork cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team and other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to patients.Manage and maintain the ongoing schedule of training for the clinical teamManage timecards, leave, disciplinary actions and other administrative duties as neededOther duties as assignedCompetenciesEffective communicator; assertive when necessaryEthical practiceHighly confidentialCalm under pressure and during the crisisEmpathetic/able to relate to individuals with drug/alcohol addictionsContinuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural valuesWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a residential treatment facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, telehealth technology, and smartphones.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending or standing or stooping as necessary, and performing work at a computer for extended periods.TravelLittle to no travel is expected for this position.Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility QualificationsPh.D. or Master's degree in Counseling or Clinical Social Work from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. (CACREP), Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program in counselingFully licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LAT, or LMFT through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board, or eligible for licensure if current licensure is out-of-stateMeet qualifications required for a substance abuse professional, clinician, or assistant by the State of Wyoming's Division of Behavioral Health Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse ProgramsProficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and desktop publishingExceptional and demonstrated time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlinesPreferred Education and ExperienceFive years of post-licensure clinical experience, with some of this experience directly related to serving persons with addiction disorders: alcohol, drugs, gamblingOne year of supervisory experienceEEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.