POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS - Clinical Supervisor - Mental Health/Substance abuse Program

**Relocation assistance provided**

1. EDUCATION:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a professional license in Social Services or Mental Health and experience in Behavioral Health Services.

2. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years professional / clinical experience in the field of mental health counseling and social work of which a minimum of one year should pertain to the field of partial hospitalization or inpatient psychiatric services.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC I, License in Psychology

4. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Knowledge of DCF Standards.
• Knowledge of AHCA Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of current utilized technology.
• Knowledge of DSM V
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
• Mental Health
• Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
• Suicide - Homicide
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health Policies & Procedures
• Knowledge of Clinical Chart Requirements for All Applicable Levels of Care with Chart Audit Capabilities.

7. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults

8. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiar with Policy and Procedures

Familiar with community resources

9. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 90% of the time spent indoors.
• Potential exposure to violent situations.
• Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT/PROGRAMS USED:

• Computer
• Fax/Copy/Scanner Machine
• Telephone System
• Microsoft Office
• Electronic Medical Record

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

Medium/High Risk Level

OTHER AREAS

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:

Direct supervision is provided by the Executive Director and CCO

2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS

Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

3. REASON FOR JOB RESPONSIBILITY/FUNCTION:

• Adhere to the Policies & Procedures, codes of conduct and ethics, and philosophy of Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Participate in Clinical policy and procedure development and training.
• Knowledge of administrative, personnel and clinical policies and procedures, and ability to comply and communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
• Ensure adherence to clinical best practice throughout agency.
• Initiate appropriate counseling and disciplinary action for infraction of policy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and patients.
• Establish and achieve realistic goals within position.
• Responsible for daily operations of facility.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of patient treatment plans.
• Evaluate patient care weekly by assessing patients.
• Implement plans for Performance Improvement.
• Evaluate quality of program on an ongoing basis and develops cost-effective methods to provide services.
• Assist in formulating standards for patients care.
• Design the initial and master treatment plan proposals following the recommendations of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Evaluate the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.
• Supervise all clinical activities, assuring comfort and safety of the patients.
• Attend and lead daily treatment coordination morning meeting.
• Take part in weekly team meetings.
• Attend and lead monthly clinical team meetings.
• Attend monthly mental health tech and nursing meetings.
• Contribute to effective teamwork by combining skills and energies in a coordinated manner, keeping a positive interaction and building a sense of community and high morale within agency.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professional and caring attitudes and behaviors toward co-workers, patients, and guests.
• Supervise all clinical staff members and activities, which include monitor groups, individual therapy, and charting to maintain the highest standard of quality and effectiveness.
• Maintaining the clinical charts and implementing PI / QA corrective action plans so as to ensure documentation compliance.
• Ensure that all services and documentation requirements are delivered within required timeframes including Utilization review needs.
• Supervise Housing & Transportation, Program and Nursing supervisors.
• Provide clinical supervision to all team leaders and clinical staff.
• Organize professional development and training in individual therapy, diagnosis and assessment, group therapy and charting/documentation.
• Interview, hire and manage all staff assigned by organizational chart in accordance with Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches policy and procedures.
• Maintain records and documentation relative to clinical staff.
• Ensure that clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements.
• Provide for staff development (i.e., supervision, educational, etc.)
• Complete performance evaluations on time and create/provide growth plans for supervisees.
• Audit medical records weekly, and ensure preparedness for financial, clinical or accreditation audit.
• Provide and coordinate ongoing provision of Clinical On-Call services in addition to being available for off-hours crisis, and other non-crisis and disaster response needs.
• Deliver direct patient services, such as primary therapist, performing individual and group therapist sessions, case management, discharge planning and documentation as needed.
• Participate in creation of annual Training Schedule for all RFI staff.
• Lead Training sessions according to assignments on annual RFI staff Training Schedule.
• Assign duties to staff according to strengths and limitations.
• Work with Executive Director and CCO to arrange professional staff coverage to meet the needs of the organization.
• Develop and implement staff schedule.
• Maintain an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Interact/Interface with other department supervisors:
• Admissions – ensure appropriate referral and client placement
• Housing & Transportation – ensure proper client treatment/placement and oversee the Mental Health Technician Staff that is under the Housing & Transportation Supervisor’s direction.
• Insurance/Billing and Collections – ensure that client financial obligations are being met.
• Utilization Review – ensure that information provided by clinical and admissions staff to this department is sufficient and complete
• Training – ensure that ongoing training and quality improvement needs are addressed and provided.
• Medical Director and medical services staff – Collaborates with the medical staff to coordinate medical, nursing and medication management services are delivered appropriately and ensure safety and excellence in patient care.
• Maintenance – liaison with maintenance staff as it relates to facility management.
• Facilitate communication with ancillary services and oversees case management services.
• Attend agency meetings including Executive Team meetings as required.
• Communicate appropriate information from meetings, conferences and committees to affected parties.
• Attend clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information

Specific areas of responsibility to all positions:

• Assists, promotes, and carries out Premier Staffing’s philosophy of treatment.
• Build positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Represents the program to referral sources, potential patients, and other outside individuals and agencies in a courteous, professional manner that reflects positively on the program and its staff.
• Answer telephones courteously and directs calls as requested.
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and the privacy of staff.
• Uses computer to type correspondence, reports and other items as requested, ensuring that typing is accurate, as needed by position.
• Notes patient care and environmental issues and communicates with appropriate staff.
• Accepts and utilizes supervision.
• Addresses problems noted by supervisor.
• Understand and apply the program’s philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate
• Keep records secure at all times.
• Communicate with supervisor and keep supervisor informed of significant developments
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Has good work habits; get things done a timely, efficient, manner with no excessive absences; is on time on scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff
• Maintain good communication.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• To complete Incident reports as required.
• To communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors
• Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times.
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Nurse
• Maintains a good public relation with the addiction treatment community and associates.
• Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clinical License in the State of PA? (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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