What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL SUPERVISOR position at CURA Inc?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to counselors, interns, and other clinical staff.
- Conduct regular individual and group clinical supervision meetings.
- Review and approve biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is completed within required timeframes and meets regulatory standards.
- Monitor client treatment progress and assist staff with complex or high-risk cases.
- Conduct case consultations and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Ensure implementation of evidence-based practices and person-centered treatment approaches.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programming.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, including:
- New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
- Department of Corrections (when applicable)
- HIPAA Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- CARF, ACA, or other accreditation standards (if applicable)
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Monitor staff productivity and performance.
- Conduct employee evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective actions as needed.
- Assist with onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of clinical staff.
- Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation when necessary.
- Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, recovery support staff, and community agencies to coordinate client care.
- Ensure appropriate staffing coverage for clinical services.
- Participate in agency meetings, audits, licensing visits, and accreditation reviews.
- Maintain accurate statistical reports and clinical performance metrics.
- Promote ethical standards and professional conduct among clinical staff.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current New Jersey clinical licensure required (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred).
- LCADC required; applicants holding both a clinical license and LCADC preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience providing substance use disorder treatment.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.