Clinical Supervisor

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing a schedule of specialized individual and group therapies for those clients whose diagnosis includes the presence of an alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence diagnosis. He or she is responsible for oversight of the general day to day clinical and direct supervision of Program Therapists. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of practicing state and Federal government and accrediting organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts to coordinate all services in absence of clinical director
• Assist Clinical Director as needed with all duties.
• Adhere to the Policies & Procedures, codes of conduct and ethics, and philosophy of Banyan Treatment Center 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..
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and patients.
• Maintains an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate’s authority for completion of responsibilities.
• Functions as leader of multi-disciplinary Clinical Treatment Team/staffing meetings in absence of Executive Director/Clinical Director.
• Delivers direct patient services, such as primary therapist, performing individual and group therapist sessions, and documentation of events, as needed.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial, Integrated Diagnostic Summary, and Discharge Summary with patients, as needed.
• Provides for staff development (i.e., supervision, educational, etc.)
• Facilitates communication with ancillary services and facilitates case management services.
• Recruits and interviews new employees.
• Attends clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.
• Develops and implements staff schedule.
• Works Collaboratively with the Senior Management Team.
• Knowledge of emergency procedure; ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
• Displays ability to direct and supervise clinical staff and activities.
• Evaluates clinical staff based on specified performance standards, on a timely basis.
• Initiates appropriate counseling and disciplinary action for infraction of policy.
• Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.
• Assists in formulating standards for patient care.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Evaluates patient care weekly by assessing patients.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of patient treatment plans.
• Aware of staff strengths and limitations and makes assignments accordingly.
• Be effective in finding needed resources
• Completion of weekly random clinical chart audits.
• Completion of QA and Compliance reports for PIC.
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies
• Use good clinical judgment in moving patient through treatment levels
• Demonstrates ability to work with Substance Abuse clients.
• Supervise clinical activities, assuring comfort and safety of the patients.
• Take part in weekly team meetings.
• Attend monthly clinical team 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.
• Ensure that all services and documentation requirements are delivered within required time frames including Utilization review needs.
• Complete performance evaluations on time and create/provide growth plans for supervises.
• 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.
• Work with Clinical Director to arrange professional staff coverage to meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintain up to date Competencies

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or health-related field.
• A minimum of 2 years management setting familiarity, with Performance Improvement and JCAHO standards necessary. Communication skills to relate to all levels of management staff. Self-motivated and confident application of continuous Quality Improvement/Performance Improvement philosophy and ability to develop organizational strategy.
• Licensed to practice in applicable state required.

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities at 14 locations throughout the United States. We are currently seeking leaders in the community of substance abuse and mental health to establish a hardworking and dedicated team.

As full-time members of our team, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the distinction of working with some of the nation’s most respected and accomplished doctors and mental health professionals while directly improving the health and quality of life of our community!

If you are interested in learning more about the position and potentially joining our dedicated team, I invite you to “Apply Now.” When completing your application you will have the ability to provide your schedule and shift availability and desired wage; salary to be negotiated if necessary. We look forward to learning more about you!

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706: 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: One location