Counselor Supervisor

Primary function

Provide clinical supervision of counseling staff and prevention counseling and case management referrals to clients at risk for or diagnosed with chemical dependency or co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health disorders by performing the following duties:

Scope of work

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

1. Provide clinical assistance and guidance; Act as a resource for counselors regarding program procedures.
2. Monitor and assist in training and education of other staff members, interns, and students.
3. Conduct client assessments and evaluations; develop and implement treatment plans for clients.
4. Provide case management services for clients.
5. Provide individual, group, and family counseling as necessary.
6. Prepare and maintain clinical records.
7. Participate in clinical staffings and team meetings.
8. Make referrals to appropriate resource agencies and provide feedback to those agencies.
9. Provide crisis intervention, when needed.
10. Plan and conduct staff development activities as required.
11. Review active client charts.
12. Submit reports as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 11-15 employees.
• Directly supervises staff within the program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and any applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Standards of performance

• Maintain patient rights as defined by DCF.
  
• Maintain the highest standard in ethical conduct and confidentiality.
  
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
  
• Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
  
• Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
  
• Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.  Knowledge of 12-step program, behavior modification, case management and addiction.

Physical requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.