Substance Use Disorders Supervisor

Purpose:

The Substance Use Disorder Supervisor provides the clinical and administrative oversight of the treatment team and functions as a practicing clinician on the team. Provides client centered supervision, development of clinical staff, program / data oversite and program leadership ensuring provision of quality care, data driven evaluation and change management processes and community coordination and advocacy for program serving clients with substance use concerns. Position may provide limited direct care activities in an effort to ensure adequate staff coverage and to train clinicians in the delivery of services. Services are client-centered, delivered in the home/community settings and include assessment, individual therapy and case-management. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma informed care, hope and evidence-based research. An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity issues, successes and challenges from a place of understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.

Competencies (Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Experience):

1. Ability to be respectful of the diverse cultures of the people served and to provide culturally appropriate, competent and individualized treatment according to each client's age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and culture.
2. Clinical competencies, including motivational interviewing techniques, as aligned with training mandated by agency
3. Knowledge of harm reduction techniques and functional use of them
4. Understanding of personal and professional boundaries
5. Ability to plan, develop and manage multiple projects
6. Organizational skills
7. Time and stress management skills
8. Communication skills to include interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
9. Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
10. Computer literacy including clinical records
11. Ability to develop solutions to problems.
12. Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively.
13. Ability to comprehend complex ideas and complex diagnostic histories of consumers

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides clinical supervision of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment team
2. Leads SUD staff meetings and treatment planning meetings with SUD clinicians
3. Directs the client admission process, treatment, rehabilitation and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist whenever indicated
4. Trains and supervises employees to procedures and clinical functions
5. Assists in scheduling employees to provide adequate coverage
6. Ensures documentation quality, completion and compliance at all times, as well as monitors timelines and agency policies and procedures according to agency’s guidelines
7. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and accreditation requirements related to service delivery policies, practices, and reporting standards
8. Develops, coaches, guides and determines individual performance expectations for direct reports.
9. Compiles reports and gathers data as requested
10. Adheres to confidentiality practices and procedures according to agency policies.
11. Maintains compliance at all times with agency policies and procedures.
12. Maintains license and/or certification for position
13. Responsible for prioritizing own and others’ work to ensure completion
14. Checks the quality and timeliness of own and others’ work
15. Adheres to ethical practices
16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
2. State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC etc.) - Full licensure strongly preferred.
3. CAADC Certification required
4. CCS Certification - eligible and willing to actively pursue
5. Valid Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, and clean driving record
6. Able / willing to support Recovery programs across multiple C4 sites
7. Prior experience working with SUD populations
8. Familiarity with SAMSHA level of care criteria and Illinois Rule 132 and Rule 2060
9. Strong Data management skills