Addictions Clinical Supervisor bei Options for Southern Oregon

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.

• Benefits include: 
  • Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. 
  • Generous paid time off policy.  (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual).   Plus, 11 paid holidays annually. 
• Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities. 
• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
• This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement.

Overview

The Addictions Clinical Supervisor assists with the oversight and delivery of clinical services and low barrier services for clients with addiction disorders and co-occurring disorders, helping to ensure the smooth running of the unit and a high level of responsiveness to clients’ clinical needs. Provides clinical direction, oversight and guidance to team members.  Under the direction of the Manager/Director, provides oversight and on-site support and direction to programs, services and staff under the Behavioral Health Resource Network, including but not limited to the drop-in resource and support center and outreach and engagement services. Carries a caseload of clients.  Works effectively and collaboratively within the agency and with other addictions and mental health professionals, community partners and local, state and federal stakeholders.  Promotes team compliance with clinical requirements.   Adheres to and enforces agency policies and procedures regarding clinical performance and professional conduct. Provides direct treatment to assigned clients.

Supervision Exercised: Assists Program Manager/Director with overseeing the delivery of clinical and low barrier services for clients with addictions and co-occurring disorders.   Provides clinical direction, oversight and guidance to team(s), which may include Addictions Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, support staff and others as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical direction and clinical supervision to staff within department as delineated by the Program Manager/Director.   Meets regularly with team and assigned individual staff to review their clinical work as it relates to evidence-based practices (EBP), OARs, and agency policy and directives.

Provides direct treatment services for assigned clients and ASAM assessments as needed.  Ensures the smooth running of the program when the Manager/Director is not present or is occupied, ensuring that those seeking care are being seen within a reasonable amount of time, troubleshooting issues including the scheduling of clients, responding to crisis and requesting assistance from other members of Options management and quality assurance team when needed.

Develops, maintains and promotes therapeutic client relationships with close adherence to client-directed services.

Engages and works collaboratively within the agency and with outside resources (DHS, health plans, hospital, police, Sobering Center, CRC and other internal and community resources) to obtain and coordinate services necessary  for crisis stabilization, social development, housing needs, accessing employment  and education, medical needs etc.

Reviews assigned team members’ clinical documentation providing guidance and education when needed.

Provides guidance and education on the inclusion of low-barrier services, promotes active outreach and engagement services to individuals in treatment and those who may benefit from services and support but who are not yet ready to engage.

Identifies the need for system changes within own department, organization and with community partners that provide for increased access to care and resources for clients and improved recovery outcomes. Brings these identified needs to Program Manager/Director.   Participates in making changes to meet these needs.

Qualifications

Must be registered as a CADC II or III (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.

Additionally, in accordance with OAR 309-019-0125 Clinical supervisors in substance use disorders treatment programs must meet the following requirements:

• Five years of paid full-time experience in the field of substance use disorders counseling; or
• A Bachelor's degree and four years of paid full-time experience in the social services field with a minimum of two years of direct substance use disorders counseling experience; or
• A Master's degree and three years of paid full-time experience in the social services field with a minimum of two years of direct substance use disorders counseling experience.

Program staff, contractors, volunteers, and interns recovering from a substance use disorder and providing treatment services or peer support services in substance use disorders treatment programs must be able to document continuous abstinence under independent living conditions or recovery housing for the immediate past two years.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.