Counselor Supervisor

Position Overview:

Supervise the Counselors and/or Counselor Interns who provide treatment and case management services to patients in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with BayMark’s policies and procedures. Ensure timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care. Identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients. Travel as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.
• Monitors treatment and counseling of all patients.
• Provides clinical supervision.
• Assigns counselors’ caseloads, amends when necessary.
• Screens potential patients and determines eligibility.
• Facilitates intakes or assists with intake process.
• Conducts quality assurance file reviews.
• Completes and submits patient death reports, as needed.
• Reviews and countersigns documentation for quality and accuracy for clinical team when applicable.
• Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.
• Manage all counseling staff. Facilitate performance improvement discussions, documentation and follow up.
• Assists in new hire training.
• Participate in staff and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Supports organizational and departmental philosophies, goals, and objectives and through behavioral modeling will motivate others to do so.
• May be required to counsel a caseload of patients.
• Participate in supervisor meetings, as requested.
• Assist with monitoring employee attendance.
• Provide guidance and support to counselors needing to obtain licensure and / or certification.
• Oversee counselor related annual trainings and ensure trainings are completed.
• Facilitate employee performance discussions and evaluations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in-person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Communicate clinic, employee and patients concerns to employees and leadership.
• OBOT – Counselor Supervisor
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist in program development activities.
• Regular attendance is to be maintained.
• Adherence to a code of conduct conducive with BayMark Services policy is expected.
• Meet or exceed delivery of Company Service Standards in a consistent fashion.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company’s mission.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required - Licensed Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) with a minimum of two years qualifying experience in treating psychiatric disorders and who maintains a current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Louisiana.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

Here's what you can expect from us:

AppleGate Recovery is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.