Counselor Supervisor – Residential

Description

Counselor Supervisor

$20,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Pay: $75,000 DOE

Job purpose

Under the direction of the Treatment Director, the Counselor Supervisor performs direct supervision of the Counselors and Interns. Ensures that the treatment program provides quality clinical services. Monitor program development at the facility and maintains current level of programming. This position is responsible for individual staff development and training of supervisees. Includes direct care not limited to assessments, groups, education and case management. In some locations, this position may be 50% LADC responsibilities and 50% Supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provide supervision to clinical staff and assistance with case management of clients admitted to the program

Screen and interview clients for appropriateness of admission to program

Demonstrate competency in areas specified under alcohol and drug counselor qualifications

Provide ongoing education and training to all staff members

Review and sign off on all ADC Trainees and interns progress notes, reviews, treatment plans, transfers and service termination documents

Lead supervision meetings with ADC-T, CPRS and other clinical staff.

Attend weekly manager’s meetings and keep current on all licensure requirements

Attend all mandatory staff meetings and daily report

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Must have 2 years (or equivalent) supervision experience or a Minnesota State Supervisor certification or the ability to acquire.

Must have three (3) or more years of experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorder.

Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.

On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.

Computer literate.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format

Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse of cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.

Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format

Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Team building knowledge and experience

Physical Requirement

Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time

Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs., 10% of time

Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time

Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing

Job purpose

Under the direction of the Treatment Director, the Counselor Supervisor performs direct supervision of the Counselors and Interns. Ensures that the treatment program provides quality clinical services. Monitor program development at the facility and maintains current level of programming. This position is responsible for individual staff development and training of supervisees. Includes direct care not limited to assessments, groups, education and case management. In some locations, this position may be 50% LADC responsibilities and 50% Supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provide supervision to clinical staff and assistance with case management of clients admitted to the program

Screen and interview clients for appropriateness of admission to program

Demonstrate competency in areas specified under alcohol and drug counselor qualifications

Provide ongoing education and training to all staff members

Review and sign off on all ADC Trainees and interns progress notes, reviews, treatment plans, transfers and service termination documents

Lead supervision meetings with ADC-T, CPRS and other clinical staff.

Attend weekly manager’s meetings and keep current on all licensure requirements

Attend all mandatory staff meetings and daily report

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Must have 2 years (or equivalent) supervision experience or a Minnesota State Supervisor certification or the ability to acquire.

Must have three (3) or more years of experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorder.

Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.

On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.

Computer literate.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format

Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse of cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.

Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format

Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Team building knowledge and experience

Physical Requirement

Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time

Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs., 10% of time

Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time

Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#HP

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)