Northstar OTP Clinical Supervisor (SUD Supervisor) - Vancouver WA

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Supervisor (SUD Supervisor)DEPARTMENT: Health and Human Services (HHS) - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)LOCATION: Vancouver, WAFLSA STATUS: Exempt, fulltimeSALARY RANGE: $91,936.00 - $110,240.00Open until filled, review Date: July 25, 2025***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***Position Summary:Leads and supports a team of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Oversees clinical performance, provides supervision and training, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains a collaborative and ethical clinical environment. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and of the HHS department.This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Reviews and signs off as Clinical Supervisor on all SUD Counseling staff's Electronic Health Record (EHR) documents (ASAM, Care Plans, other assessments, and progress notes). Reviews patient records and other documentation for accuracy, completion, and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulations, utilizing recommended compliance and qualitative tools. Ensures counselors' caseloads are maintained in full compliance with ASAM, Care Plan, Annual Justification, and all other Clinical Activity requirements. Oversees counselor caseloads and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary to enhance patient care and promote productivity (i.e., size, clinical necessity, and appropriateness of assignment). Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures. Leads and participates in staff meetings. Improves staff's effectiveness by orienting, coaching, and counseling team; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities. Supervises counselors' performance, compliance, and productivity daily. Maintains compliance with own individual caseload, providing direct patient care services. Conducts and participates in counselor interviews for new hires. Trains new and established counselors on clinic policies and procedures. Trains counselors on the practical interpretation of CARF/DOH guidelines, federal, and state regulations. Contributes to written counselor performance reviews and develop and oversee counselor improvement plans. Verifies counselor proficiency in conjunction with the Clinic Director and the Department of Clinical Services. Reports weekly, in a formal meeting, to the Clinic Director and/or Director of Clinical Services. Reports any inappropriate, unethical behaviors of any staff member to the Clinic Manager. Participates in on-site clinical reviews conducted by CARF/DOH surveyors and by other regulatory agencies. Ensures counselors' participation in the implementation of policies and procedures as directed by the Clinic Director. Participates and oversees weekly case conferences and counseling staff meetings. Demonstrates integrity, maturity, professionalism, and leadership. Emphasizes individual accountability and responsibility of the counselors. Promotes a professional, ethical, and creative (problem-solving) working environment geared towards enhancement of patient care. Supports the management team. Maintains strict patient, employee, company, and computer confidentiality. Adheres to all organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Maintains credentials as required by certifying/licensing body. Promotes an environment that encourages staff growth and development by developing and supporting ongoing educational programs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions. Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements in providing a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program in a clinic environment. Knowledge and skills necessary to assist in providing care appropriate to the needs of patients served. Knowledge of medications and their biological effects, and the desired effect on treatment of opioid use disorder. Knowledge and familiarity with the mandatory reporting requirements under the Indian Child Protection Act, with regards to suspected incidence of child abuse or child neglect. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Knowledge of evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders, treatment plans, crisis interventions, individual and group therapy, case management, patient education, and 12-step principles. Knowledge of current standards, policies and procedures of regulatory bodies, contractual agreements, and professional standards. Knowledge or ability to learn Cowlitz OTP's model of outpatient chemical dependency treatment. Knowledge of intensive case management, mental health concepts, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, recovery, and mindfulness concepts. Skill in treating patients with tact, courtesy, and respect, and as if the patient is the only person in the room. Skill in supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff. Skill in staying organized and maintaining attention to detail. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and teams. Ability to see, treat and be sympathetic towards substance use disorder patients. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner. Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to follow Cowlitz OTP personnel policies. Ability to maintain passion for assisting patients under all circumstances. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, to share opinions, and uphold beliefs. Ability to maintain calm, focused, professional, and kind in highly stressful situations. Ability to be reliable, flexible, and versatile. Ability to maintain humility.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Two years of experience in counseling, patient assessment and evaluation, care planning, and documentation with individuals experiencing substance use disorders. One year of supervisory experience in a clinical or behavioral health setting. A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered. Must maintain license and registration necessary to provide direct patient care in a SUD setting and to supervise and sign-off on registered SUD Counselors' hours and clinical documents. Must be able to provide health and TB clearance. Valid driver's license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes. Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT's established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).Background Investigation Requirements: Pre-employment drug screen. Reference checks, education and employment verification. Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks. Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; stop, kneel, bend, or crouch; use hands to manipulate, touch, or grasp objects and materials and type on a keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive tasks. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and via telephone. The employee occasionally is required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:Work is performed in an office and clinical setting. Employee may be exposed to unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, and infectious disease and frequent exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Situations occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Work may involve working with hostile, violent or offensive individuals. Overnight travel, weekend, and/or evening work is occasionally required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.