The Clinical Supervisor directs and manages an effective clinical service delivery team using

applicable principles of Social Work and/or Counseling which include - patient psychosocial

assessment, group and individual psychotherapy, family intervention, patient/family

education and treatment planning. The candidate must have addiction counseling

certification in good standing, or an appropriate license. This is a full-time position and will

require 40 hours per week commitment. Additionally, candidates must be able to pass a

background check .

Responsibilities

Supports evaluation of program services to enhance patient outcomes and acts as a

positive change agent to implement clinical initiatives to increase quality patient care.

Conducts assessment of each patient s psychosocial status and functioning in an e ort

to document history and identify preliminary items for the treatment plan.

Facilitates the overall development and implementation of a comprehensive,

individualized plan of treatment in conjunction with other treatment team members.

Incorporates the patient s psychosocial functioning and strengths in the plan of care.

Formulates a treatment plan with the client, using knowledge of alcohol and drug

abuse risk factors and counseling and treatment techniques.

Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or

clients in a crisis situation.

Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes

recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.

Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and

treatment, social services, and employment services.

Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.

Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.

Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as

appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to

appropriate service agencies as required.

Attends staff meetings and team conferences; leads team meetings as required.

Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance

treatment skills.

Maintains current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse and

other psychosocial disorders through conferences, educational requirements for

licensure, and applicable current literature.

Utilizes the audit tools provided by Maryland BHA designated Administrative

Service Organization to conduct quarterly reviews of clinical documentation of each

program, per CARF guidelines.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Positive attitude and open approach to patients and visitors.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Strong knowledge of addiction, treatment, and recovery.

Experience and ability to work with electronic medical records is required.

Knowledge of ICANotes is a plus.

Must pass criminal background checks.