What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor position at Lifeline Connections?
Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITION TITLE: Residential Clinical Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Women’s Recovery Center Program Director
MAJOR DUTIES: Provides program oversight and clinical supervision for staff under the guidance of the Women’s Recovery Center Program Director. The Clinical Supervisor works closely with the Program Director. The Supervisor works in a supportive role with counselors. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties:
- Maintains current understanding of Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and federal regulations pertaining to substance use dependency treatment and early childhood education;
- Ensures that continuous quality improvement addresses both patient needs and compliance with WACs, RCWs, and federal regulations;
- Ensures treatment programs are in compliance with Department of Health certification reviews;
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Lifeline Connections policies and contracts;
- Orient and train new staff to their assigned duties;
- Schedule and facilitate supervision sessions;
- Review clinical charts for accuracy and completeness, noting WAC requirements;
- Coordinate and collaborate with Program Director on the progress of the training, professional development, and ability to deliver services as assigned;
- Assist the counselors with organizing all needs and supplies regarding the delivery of services;
- Monitor all ethical and safety concerns and report them immediately;
- Develop and maintain updated and continuous Professional Development Plans with the counselors
- Maintain full and open communication with Program Director in promoting communication and information between the SUDPT, other clinical staff members, and other agency staff in delivery of services;
- Participate in 50% direct service;
- Duties as assigned by the Program Director.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred. Minimum requirement, possess an Associate’s degree or its equivalent. Experience and training in the delivery of services to substance use affected individuals and their families. Demonstrate experience providing supervision and/or mentoring to subordinate staff or co-workers. Demonstrate experience providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals early in recovery from alcohol and other drugs. A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a substance use dependency residential setting required. Provide the agency with proof of authority to supervise trainees to credential and/or licensure. Good verbal and written communication skills; great attendance; ability to work well with others; be able to show proof of or complete a minimum of 15 hours of supervision training; and leadership skills.
GUIDELINES
The position requires the incumbent maintain certification or qualification standards delineated in WAC 246-341, and maintains licensure with the Department of Health. The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field of substance use dependency treatment, DASA, WACs and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.
COMPLEXITY
Under the direction of the Program Director, the incumbent provides supervision for assigned CDPT’s in both the Women without Children Program, and in the Pregnant & Parenting Women’s Program. Autonomy, maturity, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help identify and monitor policies and milieu activities that will meet the complex needs of both patients and staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Most of the work can be performed while sitting, standing and walking. Physical activity is expected when supervising and setting up for treatment activities or in supervising outdoor treatment activities. A wheelchair bound person would be able to satisfy the critical elements of the position.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director
Salary: $29.69 - $30.85/hr DOE
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
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Salary : $30 - $31