VOA Alaska
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
Base Pay Range $71,000.00/yr - $109,000.00/yr
Overview 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.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Program and Quality Assurance: Coordinate training and monitor quality assurance through clinical services by ensuring standard practices and documentation adheres to governing body standards. Assist in the development of the program, program goals, and reviews program performance. Implement and maintain Division of Behavioral Health, CARF, Medicaid, and Division of Public Health standards and regulations. Act as an active member of the quality assurance committee and coordinate clinical programming with the Program Director, agency Consulting Psychologist, and Vice President of Treatment Services.
Training: Develop and implement a training plan for supervised staff. Provide in‑service training as scheduled. Provide thorough orientation and continued training for new clinical staff. Work with clinical staff to achieve Qualified Addiction Professional certification.
Supervision: Responsible for orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and other assigned staff. Provide feedback to supervisees both verbally and through written performance evaluations. Identify areas for continued growth and develop skill development activities and training plans to meet these needs. Maintain and implement agency policy and procedures.
Clinical: Demonstrate and model advanced clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, crisis intervention and management, and case management services. Review clinical evaluations and monitor counselor/clinician caseload capacity to ensure seamless transition to caseloads and quality client care. Coordinate clinical services with the Program Director, VP of Treatment Services, and Consulting Psychologist. Monitor clinical relevance and quality of interventions, treatment planning, groups, and other therapeutic activities. Review client reports and treatment plans to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Coordinate psychiatric services/appointments and communicate with contracted Psychiatrist. Carry a small caseload, facilitate group therapy and/or assessments, and provide assessment services weekly. Arrange and coordinate clinical coverage daily when changes occur.
External Relations: Assist in development and maintenance of effective relationships with referents and allied agencies. Participate in local networks and public relations activities as assigned.
Other Duties: Assure maintenance of client confidentiality and safeguarding of client information as per Regulations. Perform other duties as assigned or indicated. Complete all assigned duties within timelines established by immediate supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
Two years of experience, with at least one year in substance abuse field working with adolescents.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
Critical thinking and judgement: use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekend hours.
Ability to travel if required (must have own transportation).
Willingness to obtain current credentials and, if not current, work toward certification requirements and obtain QAP within 3 years of hire.
Working Conditions
Works in office areas, interacts with staff, consultants, and outside vendors, with possible interruptions throughout the workday.
Work from home/In‑office combination: structured workdays with consistent days and times. Must be available, reachable, and connected to VOA AK phone/IT system, reachable via telephone and email during available work hours. Must have a private work area for conducting telehealth services.
Remote work: includes various off‑site locations and work in the community. Must work independently while managing workflow and client contact/scheduling.
Physical demands: sit frequently, use hands, talk or hear; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirement includes close vision.
Acknowledgement Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Mental Health Care
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Reports To Program Manager of Youth Outpatient
Direct Reports Chemical Dependency Counselors, Mental Health Clinicians, Interns as assigned
Classification Exempt; Salary; Full-Time
Base Pay Range $71,000.00/yr - $109,000.00/yr
Overview 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.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Program and Quality Assurance: Coordinate training and monitor quality assurance through clinical services by ensuring standard practices and documentation adheres to governing body standards. Assist in the development of the program, program goals, and reviews program performance. Implement and maintain Division of Behavioral Health, CARF, Medicaid, and Division of Public Health standards and regulations. Act as an active member of the quality assurance committee and coordinate clinical programming with the Program Director, agency Consulting Psychologist, and Vice President of Treatment Services.
Training: Develop and implement a training plan for supervised staff. Provide in‑service training as scheduled. Provide thorough orientation and continued training for new clinical staff. Work with clinical staff to achieve Qualified Addiction Professional certification.
Supervision: Responsible for orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and other assigned staff. Provide feedback to supervisees both verbally and through written performance evaluations. Identify areas for continued growth and develop skill development activities and training plans to meet these needs. Maintain and implement agency policy and procedures.
Clinical: Demonstrate and model advanced clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, crisis intervention and management, and case management services. Review clinical evaluations and monitor counselor/clinician caseload capacity to ensure seamless transition to caseloads and quality client care. Coordinate clinical services with the Program Director, VP of Treatment Services, and Consulting Psychologist. Monitor clinical relevance and quality of interventions, treatment planning, groups, and other therapeutic activities. Review client reports and treatment plans to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Coordinate psychiatric services/appointments and communicate with contracted Psychiatrist. Carry a small caseload, facilitate group therapy and/or assessments, and provide assessment services weekly. Arrange and coordinate clinical coverage daily when changes occur.
External Relations: Assist in development and maintenance of effective relationships with referents and allied agencies. Participate in local networks and public relations activities as assigned.
Other Duties: Assure maintenance of client confidentiality and safeguarding of client information as per Regulations. Perform other duties as assigned or indicated. Complete all assigned duties within timelines established by immediate supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
Two years of experience, with at least one year in substance abuse field working with adolescents.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use and mental health disorders.
Critical thinking and judgement: use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and some weekend hours.
Ability to travel if required (must have own transportation).
Willingness to obtain current credentials and, if not current, work toward certification requirements and obtain QAP within 3 years of hire.
Working Conditions
Works in office areas, interacts with staff, consultants, and outside vendors, with possible interruptions throughout the workday.
Work from home/In‑office combination: structured workdays with consistent days and times. Must be available, reachable, and connected to VOA AK phone/IT system, reachable via telephone and email during available work hours. Must have a private work area for conducting telehealth services.
Remote work: includes various off‑site locations and work in the community. Must work independently while managing workflow and client contact/scheduling.
Physical demands: sit frequently, use hands, talk or hear; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirement includes close vision.
Acknowledgement Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Mental Health Care
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