Job Details

Position Title: Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient

Reports To: Program Manager of Youth Outpatient

Direct Reports: Chemical Dependency Counselors, Mental Health Clinicians, Interns as assigned

Classification: Exempt; Salary; Full-Time

Overview

The Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient supports the overall clinical program functioning and integrity of clinical services offered. Expectations regarding the quantity of work are outlined in essential functions, duties, and responsibilities.

VOA Alaska is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Program and Quality Assurance

The Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient coordinates training and monitors quality assurance through clinical services by ensuring standard practices and documentation is adhered to by governing body standards. Assists in the development of the program, program goals, and reviews program performance. Implements and maintains Division of Behavioral Health, CARF, Medicaid, and the Division of Public Health standards and regulations. Is an active member of the quality assurance committee, Coordinates clinical programming with the Program Director, agency Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Treatment Services.

Training

Develops and implements a training plan for supervised staff. Provides in-service training as scheduled. Provides a thorough orientation and continued training for new clinical staff. Works with clinical staff to achieve Qualified Addiction Professional certification.

Supervision

Responsible for orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and other assigned staff. Provides feedback to supervisees, both verbally and through written performance evaluations. Identifies areas for continued growth and develops skill development activities and training plans to meet these needs. Maintains and implements agency policy and procedures.

Clinical

Demonstrates and models advanced clinical skills in the areas of biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, crisis intervention and management, in addition to case management services. Competent in reviewing clinical evaluations and monitoring counselor/clinician caseload capacity to ensure transition to caseloads are seamless and conducive to quality client care. Coordinates clinical services with the Program Director, VP of Treatment Services and Consulting Psychologist. Responsible for and monitors the clinical relevance and quality of interventions, treatment planning, groups and other therapeutic activities. Reviews client reports, treatment plan and treatment plan reviews to ensure their timeliness and accuracy. Coordinates psychiatric services/appointments and communicates with contracted Psychiatrist. Can carry a small caseload and facilitate group therapy and/or assessments to maintain pulse on clinical services and effectiveness of delivery of services, provides assessment services on a weekly basis. The Clinical Supervisor of Integrated Services is responsible for arranging and coordinating clinical coverage daily when changes occur.

External Relations

Assists in the development and maintenance of the effective relationships with referents and allied agencies. Participates in local networks as assigned. Takes advantage of and develops opportunities to increase agency profile. Participates in public relations activities as assigned.

Other Duties

Assures the maintenance of client confidentiality and the safeguarding of client information as per Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned or indicated. Expected to complete all assigned duties in accordance with timelines established by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master's degree in counseling or related field
• Two years of experience, with at least one year in substance abuse filed working with adolescents.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Demonstrates a solution focused attitude and is a good team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekend hours.
  • Ability to travel if required (must have own transportation)
  • Ability to provide current credentials and if not current, willing to work towards certification requirements and obtain QAP within 3 years of hire.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in office areas. Interacts with staff, consultants, and outside vendors. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the workday.
• Work from home/In office combination:Includes structured workdays with consistent days and times. Must be available/reachable and connected into the VOA AK phone/ IT system and must be reachable via telephone and email during available work hours. Must have a private work area for conducting telehealth services.
• Remote work: This position will include various off-site locations, work in the community. Ability to work independently is vital to the success of this position while managing workflow and own client contact/scheduling.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirement includes close vision.

Acknowledgement

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position.