Instructor - Social Work jobs in Fitchburg, MA

Position Overview:

The Clinical Supervisor is the primary organizer, monitor, and overseer of the therapeutic functions and services provided by the therapists within their programs. May carry a reduced caseload of clients and provides clinical support, supervision, and monitoring for the therapists assigned to their program. Also provides a vital liaison function between the primary clinical staff and the Clinical Director. The Clinical Supervisor is also responsible for program development, training of clinical staff and maintaining professional relationships with collateral agencies, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight, supervision and quality assurance of all mental health and AOD clinical services including record keeping and direct services.
• Ensures that clinical services are in compliance with county, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA and documentation requirements as identified by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews treatment plans, case notes, and written correspondence in order to verify that such documents meet appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Facilitates team case conference on a weekly basis to ensure coordinated treatment plans and service utilization in order to ensure the comprehensive care of patients.
• Monitors submission of initial and renewal treatment plans for quality and timeliness
• Assigns cases to therapists and paraprofessionals as needed
• Interacts and mediates between referral sources, other agencies, and therapists as needed.
• Ensures that supervision documentation occurs and is submitted for filing.
• Ensures that all significant incidences are reported via Incident Report within 24 hours.
• Hires, trains and provides performance management feedback to employees (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services field, i.e., social work, psychology, counseling, addiction counseling or related fields.
• Two years of supervised substance use disorder treatment experience.
• One year of supervisory experience in a clinical role.
• LCSW, LMHC, LADC I, LADC II or similar licensure required.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently maintain and chart documentation in accordance with regulations.
• Knowledge of various substance abuse treatment modalities; knowledge of issues collateral to substance use (AIDS, Dual Diagnosis).
• Ability to train and supervise staff.
• Strong knowledge of county, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LMHC, LADC I, LADC II (Required)

Work Location: In person