Clinical Manager

Job Description The Clinical Supervisor, under the direction of the Clinical Manager oversees the clinical operations of an inpatient substance abuse treatment program. This role involves directing and supervising clinical staff, providing individual therapy, planning treatments, managing cases, advocating for clients, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the clinical director and counselors to create care plans for clients.
• Manages daily counseling staff activities to provide family-focused, trauma-informed mental health services.
• Offers individual and group counseling and takes part in case conferences.
• Reviews and approves clinical program materials.
• Ensures counseling staff are adequately trained on any new curriculum.
• Supervises patient assessments, schedules treatment activities, assigns caseloads, and evaluates clinicians.
• Reviews and approves clinical documentation and performs quality assurance checks.
• Evaluates staff performance and works on enhancing strengths and minimizing weaknesses.
• Serves as the liaison with families and provides program development recommendations.
• Conducts regular chart reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in meetings with the clinical director and contributes to program improvement discussions.
• Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities, making recommendations as needed.
• Maintains organizational performance and conduct standards.

Qualifications:

• NYS Licensure/Certification
• Qualified Health Professional (QHP)
• 3-5 years of experience in substance abuse treatment and staff supervision

Skills:

• Computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management capabilities
• Knowledge of NY licensing standards and JCAHO accreditation

Summary We offer equal employment opportunities and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.