SW will provide leadership and clinical support for MHAs GRIT LGBTQ co-occurring substance use and mental health residential program. MHAs GRIT programs provide a 24 hour structured, safe environment for 16 adults, are located in the community, and provide assistance to those who are in recovery from addiction and have moderate to severe mental health conditions. The SW is responsible for clinical oversight of the program, supervision of 3 clinicians and providing direction re: assessments, intakes, treatment plans and trainings to staff and persons served as well as ensuring that the program meets clinical standards set by MHA and the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

Develop, recommend and implement program related clinical and operational practices, policies and procedures. Ensure and establish priorities for effective implementation to achieve positive service outcomes.

• Ensuring the thorough completion of all required assessments and treatment plans.
• In partnership with Program Director create and foster program culture that is safe and affirming for the LGBTQ community.
• Providing guidance, support and consultation to direct care staff.
• Facilitating training on topics related to recovery, dual diagnosis, and crisis intervention.
• Partnering with Program Director to ensure clinically informed therapeutic milieu.
• Partnering with Program Director to complete monthly chart and utilization review audits.
• Communicates with MBHP to assess and report on Clinical Necessity.
• Participate in on call rotation
• Facilitate and/or oversee a minimum of 5 hours of individual and/or group treatment sessions
• Review and approve time sheets, approve and plan for PTO usage
• Ensure all staff attend relevant clinical training
• Review and lead critical incident review process
• Coordinate care with outpatient community based clinical providers such as psychiatrist
• Oversee eligibility process including conducting screening, intake assessments off-site
• Adhere to Evidence Based Practice treatment model
• Facilitate family meetings
• Review and approve all after care plans