Clinical Supervisor MC bei Volunteers of America Los Angeles

About Us:

Southern california alcohol and drug program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $95,462.03 - $100,486.35 Per Year

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Oversee clinical and casework services performed by the multi-disciplinary case management team. Primary clinical advisor to the Program Manager for the assigned unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises clinical services performed by the designated licensed, registered, master level trainee therapists, case workers and other clinical staff
  • Implements and communicates clinical employee performance standards in accordance with the organization policy and procedures and DMC-ODS Waiver, Title XXII and CARF standards
  • Ensures that the program approach is trauma-informed and strength-based by monitoring and participating in activities and by maintaining emotional and physical safety of the staff and clients.
• Meets regularly with multi-disciplinary case management team to review services provided to clients, ensuring the quality of care and adherence to VOALA procedures and State policy and regulations
• Reviews case records for accuracy, consistency, and conformity with laws, regulations and policies and for quality of clinical case management and application of proper clinical case management techniques
• Create and work within a team environment to ensure all Program staff are knowledgeable and familiar with contract expectations, case management and supervisorial expectations and ensure all staff are delivering high quality care
• Conducts unit staff meetings to interpret and discuss new policies, procedures and regulations, and to discuss need for improvement of clinical case management techniques
• Participates in and conducts in-service training programs and staff development activities
• Provide quality assurance of documentation and ensuring that case managers� monthly contacts assist the agency with meeting its billing goals
• Co-sign all notes of clinical non licensed clinician trainee employees within the relevant database system or other internal noting system
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Program Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee clinical case management services, ensure adherence to VOALA, State and Program policy, regulations and law
• Reviews case records, ensures accuracy and compliance with VOALA and ODR policy, regulations and law
• Builds case management team, and supporting staff to ensure high quality care
• Conducts regular staff meetings to discuss and implement best practices
• Conducts in-service training of staff, clinical and non-clinical
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from fully-accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the state of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC)- 2 years post licensure

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of complex clinical experience in program(s) serving homelessness, addictions, under-served populations or prison re-entry/diversion
• Proven leadership qualities.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of case management ethics, HIPAA, Programmatic standards of operation and clinical engagement, clinical documentation methods, client focused ideology.
• Knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy skills training (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), relapse prevention (RP), Seeking Safety
• Strong knowledge of and ability to work with issues related to homelessness, aging in place, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Strong Microsoft operating system navigation, including Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiar with Database entry and use.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of case management skills in social services delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with un-cooperative clients.
• Strong Communication Skills in oral and written English language.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Client- focused, Proven leadership qualities: Dependable, collaborative, prompt, positive mindset, flexible, organized, comfortable with conflict resolution/mediation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BBS accepted training for supervising clinical service hours of master�s level trainees and registered clinicians
• Supervisory experience in re-entry services or related social services field.
• Experienced providing services to those who are recovering or dually-diagnosed,

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.