Alcohol & Drug Counselor Supervisor - Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Job Title: Alcohol & Drug Counselor Supervisor

Reports To: Clinical Director/Treatment Director

Job Status: Full-time

Job Location: On site 245g Program

About RWC:

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

Responsible for supervising Alcohol and Drug Counselors, interns, performing substance use disorder assessments, facilitating interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. The alcohol and drug counselor will have skills to carry out the 12 core functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G.

The ADC Supervisor position will support anti-oppressive/anti-racist practice, and trauma-responsive practice in all aspects of their interactions with staff, community, and company stakeholders through their administrative and operations support of program staff working on site and in community to address socioeconomic and health disparity. Comfort and proven experience and interest in working with staff with a range of identities including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, indigenous heritage, national origin, immigration status, and gender is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Function as a leader of the treatment team, comprised of LADC, Treatment Director, and other staff members, as needed

Facilitate weekly supervision and performance management of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and clinical trainees (ADCT)

Maintain accurate supervision notes and training plans to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements

Ensure compliance with professional training requirements for the alcohol and drug counseling staff

Collaborate with the treatment director to ensure delivery of quality clinical services

Demonstrate ethical leadership and sound clinical decision-making as a role-model for the clinical team

Complete assessments and treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and sound clinical writing

Facilitate intake, orientation, group activities, individual counseling and family counseling for clients in the program

Manage an individual caseload not to exceed 5 clients

Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated

Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews

Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations

Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services

Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate

Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system

Attend and participate in staff meetings with other staff members

Prepare and facilitate lectures and educational materials related to substance use disorder to the entire client population and family members as assigned

Oversee program schedule, enhanced rate tracker, monthly consultation facilitation

Other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.);

270 Classroom hours in alcohol and drug counseling curriculum

Completion of 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum

Three or more years' experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorder;

know and understand the implications of this chapter, sections 245A.65, 626.557, and 626.5572, and chapter 260E.

Must demonstrate competent and exemplary leadership and clinical decision-making

Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders, through education, training, and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Clinically supervises 1-10 Alcohol and Drug Counselors, clinical trainees, and/or ADC interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

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