Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient

Position Title: Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient

Reports To: Program Manager of Youth Outpatient

Direct Reports: Chemical Dependency Counselors, Mental Health Clinicians, Interns as assigned

Classification: Exempt;
Salary;
Full-Time

The Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient supports the overall clinical program functioning and integrity of clinical services offered. Expectations regarding the quantity of work are outlined in essential functions, duties, and responsibilities.

VOA Alaska is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

The Clinical Supervisor of Youth Outpatient coordinates training and monitors quality assurance through clinical services by ensuring standard practices and documentation is adhered to by governing body standards. Assists in the development of the program, program goals, and reviews program performance. Implements and maintains Division of Behavioral Health, CARF, Medicaid, and the Division of Public Health standards and regulations. Is an active member of the quality assurance committee, coordinates clinical programming with the Program Director, agency Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Treatment Services.

Develops and implements a training plan for supervised staff. Provides in-service training as scheduled. Provides a thorough orientation and continued training for new clinical staff. Works with clinical staff to achieve Qualified Addiction Professional certification.

Responsible for orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and other assigned staff. Provides feedback to supervises, both verbally and through written performance evaluations. Identifies areas for continued growth and develops skill development activities and training plans to meet these needs. Maintains and implements agency policy and procedures.

Demonstrates and models advanced clinical skills in the areas of biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, crisis intervention and management, in addition to case management services. Competent in reviewing clinical evaluations and monitoring counselor/clinician caseload capacity to ensure transition to caseloads are seamless and conducive to quality client care. Coordinates clinical services with the Program Director, VP of Treatment Services and Consulting Psychologist.

Responsible for and monitors the clinical relevance and quality of interventions, treatment planning, groups and other therapeutic activities. Reviews client reports, treatment plan and treatment plan reviews to ensure their timeliness and accuracy. Coordinates psychiatric services/appointments and communicates with contracted Psychiatrist. Can carry a small caseload and facilitate group therapy and/or assessments to maintain pulse on clinical services and effectiveness of delivery of services, provides assessment services on a weekly basis.

The Clinical Supervisor of Integrated Services is responsible for arranging and coordinating clinical coverage daily when changes occur.

Assists in the development and maintenance of the effective relationships with referents and allied agencies. Participates in local networks as assigned. Takes advantage of and develops opportunities to increase agency profile. Participates in public relations activities as assigned.

Assures the maintenance of client confidentiality and the safeguarding of client information as per Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned or indicated. Expected to complete all assigned duties in accordance with timelines established by immediate supervisor.

• Master’s degree in…