Clinical Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Supervisor – SUD/BH
DEPARTMENT: HHS - Behavioral Health
LOCATION: Tukwila, WA
REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager - BH
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, full time
SALARY RANGE: $85,586.65 - $119,821.31

Review Date: December 27, 2023

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

Position Summary:

Achieves the SUD program clinical goals and objectives by supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the daily operation of the professional staff. Supervises the provision of client-centered, client driven, and culturally responsive substance use disorder services that meet program goals and standards in accordance with evidenced-based practices and established policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of Cowlitz Indian Tribe and of the Health and Human Services department.

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Improves staff effectiveness by contributing to the creation of a supportive environment conducive to achieving optimal performance.
• Hosts case staffing and integrated treatment team meetings to encourage positive client outcomes.
• Conducts clinician orientation, training, and mentoring; ensures clinicians have the tools needed to perform; identifies individual and group continuing education needs and opportunities.
• Works in collaboration with other supervisors to support client, staff, and program needs to ensure timely access to quality care.
• Performs chart audits and general quality assurance reviews of behavioral health documentation.
• Oversees individual and group counseling schedules; manages clinician’s leave in the scheduling system; covers assessments, groups, and individual sessions for absent clinicians when needed.
• Contributes to program development, quality assurance, and strategic planning efforts.
• Supports policy and procedure development, updates, and implementation.
• Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments using a variety of instruments and techniques to determine needs and appropriate level of care.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for substance abuse clients and families providing a positive therapeutic approach in various treatment modalities; teaches coping skills and relapse prevention techniques.
• Ensures the adherence to established DSM guidelines and ASAM protocols.
• Works with other community services and resources in obtaining and providing continuous care in an individualized recovery plan for clients.
• Discovers and discusses the underlying cause of addiction for each client; assesses co-occurring health issues and concerns.
• Works with staff in developing appropriate individualized treatment plans to address the client’s substance use issues, coping strategies, and recovery needs; educates families, friends, or other caregivers on how to help addicts stay on track.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services provided; monitors client progress; adapts treatment plans as needed.
• Facilitates weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and hurdles, to prompt feedback and recommendations; adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Manages client caseload ethically and in accordance with established procedures.
• Incorporates traditional cultural approaches as need to aid in recovery.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares current patient progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments, state systems, and referents as appropriate; attends hearings as requested.
• Collaborates with internal and external services and resources in support of individualized treatment plans and positive outcomes.
• Adapts to and guides staff in the administration of changes in safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintains current working knowledge of trends in substance abuse treatments.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required certifications.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and plan of care procedures.
• Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles and methodologies in substance use disorder treatment and recovery support.
• Skills in interviewing and diagnostic evaluation.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating professional development needs and clinical performance of assigned staff.
• Skill in completing documentation in an electronic health record system.
• Ability to apply evidence-based counseling methods and techniques.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic services and to make individualized adaptations to improve outcomes.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized service plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years' work experience providing behavioral health services is required.
• Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in Washington State required.
• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.
• Experience working within an integrated behavioral health setting preferred.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Personal and Professional reference checks and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification.
• Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers for a variety of tasks, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office/clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Employee may be exposed to bodily fluids, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease. Situations occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.

Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

Salary : $85,587 - $119,821