Lead Clinician

Position Overview The Clinical Supervisor, under the guidance of the Lead Clinician oversees all clinical operations of an inpatient substance abuse treatment program. Responsibilities include directing, supervising, and monitoring clinical staff, providing individual therapy, treatment planning, case management, client advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Duties:

• Collaborates with the clinical director and counselors to establish care plans for clients.
• Directs counseling staff in providing family-focused, trauma-informed mental health services.
• Provides individual and group counseling and participates in case conferences.
• Reviews and approves all clinical materials.
• Ensures staff training on any new curriculum.
• Supervises patient assessments, schedules treatment, assigns caseloads, and monitors clinicians.
• Reviews and approves clinical documentation and conducts quality assurance reviews.
• Evaluates staff performance and develops improvement strategies.
• Acts as the liaison with families and recommends program enhancements.
• Conducts regular chart reviews to ensure compliance with agency standards.
• Participates in meetings with the clinical director and contributes to program improvements.
• Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Maintains performance and conduct standards.

Requirements:

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

Skills:

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

Summary We ensure 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 protected characteristic.