The Substance Abuse Program Supervisor / Lead Clinician leads a small clinical team to deliver effective substance abuse treatment services. This role balances direct client counseling with supervising and supporting clinicians to ensure high-quality care. The supervisor is responsible for program oversight, maintaining compliance, and coordinating crisis management while participating in an on-call rotation. Local travel is required to oversee and support programs and staff.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical supervision and guidance to a small team of 1-5 cliniciansOversee program operations and maintain existing substance abuse treatment programsConduct client assessments and develop individualized treatment plansTrain and support staff on clinical and program protocolsManage crisis situations effectively and provide intervention when neededMonitor compliance with regulatory and organizational standardsReview clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and thoroughnessCoordinate team activities to enhance quality assuranceParticipate in an on-call rotation for clinical support
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related fieldExperience in substance abuse counseling and case managementProven clinical supervision and program development skillsCompetency in crisis intervention and conflict resolutionStrong documentation and reporting abilitiesEffective team leadership and communication skillsDemonstrated empathy and client-centered approach
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in substance abuse counselingCertified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) credentialLicensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) - Fully LicensedClinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) designation Read Less