SUDP Supervisor

SUDP Supervisor: Hope and Healing Clinic

Baseline Pay Rate: $80K

Why Hope and Healing Clinic?

Every journey to recovery is unique. At Hope and Healing Clinic, we offer personalized medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health therapy tailored to your needs. We are with you every step of the way to deliver guidance, support, and resources on your path towards recovery.

Our team of healthcare professionals provide an expanded scope of care for patients enrolled in our opioid treatment program. This holistic, person-first approach addresses the core of the problem and the full impact of substance use in their lives.

Join Our Team!

Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Clinical Lead - SUDP Supervisor who is eager to support the launch of their new clinic located in Tumwater, WA.

The SUDP Supervisor shall serve as the leader among the counseling staff. The person in this position serves as a primary contact for any daily operational questions or concerns that the Chemical Dependency Counselors or Chemical Dependency Counselor Interns have. The person in this position also serves as back up for any clinical issues. This individual will provide guidance in developing patients' treatment plans and goals. The SUDP Supervisor will report directly to the Clinic Director.

The SUDP Supervisor should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary
• Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and/or state agencies
• Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care
• Responsible for editing and approving all counselor generated correspondence where patient-identifying information is disclosed; and engage in co-signing all Chemical Dependency Counselor Interns' (CDPT) treatment notes; ensuring that agency confidentiality procedures are consistently being followed and that correspondence meets professional quality standards
• Responsible for editing and approving counselor generated Discharge Summary reports
• Review and approve treatment plans
• Review and approve unit transfers
• Review and approve patient incentive take-home dose requests
• Oversee contingency management coordination
• Coordinate and lead specialized group counseling sessions for patients
• Adhere to all of the confidentiality requirements and guidelines outlined in the 42 CFR, Part 2 federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment records.
• Lead Treatment Team meetings where s/he will review patient treatment progress and status, hear and act on patient appeal of administrative action and program non-compliance issues.
• Assist in the development of Treatment Team Rotation Schedules and provide technical assistance to counseling staff regarding Team issues
• Keep Management Staff informed of current issues and potential problems affecting the counseling staff and/or direct patient counseling services, especially critical, urgent, or high-risk cases
• Ensure compliance to clinic standards; coach, educate, or discipline as necessary
• Assistance to prepare for agency treatment/program audits (such as conducting patient chart reviews)
• Assist in the training and orientation of newly hired counseling staff
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience
• Provides direct supervision for the Counseling Department

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Academic training in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (C.D.P.) as stipulated in the WAC.
• Documentation of 28 hours of training in clinical supervision approved by the Department of Health.
• The counselor is required to maintain this status and complete continuing education requirements throughout their employment. The Counselor must also provide the agency with ongoing documentation of their current Washington Department of Health C.D.P. license credential throughout their employment.

Experience:

Work experience in the social service field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is required in accordance with the qualifications for a Department of Health licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (C.D.P.) as stipulated in the WAC.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:

A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Will spend some time on feet while interacting with staff, visitors, etc. Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional:

• The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference
• Previous experience in a Supervisory/Management position required
• Knowledge of contingency management, motivational interviewing, and other evidence based practices for substance use disorders; ability to retain and engage patients
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
• Experience working in or with federal, state, and/or local government administrations preferred
• Must be able to pass required background checks
• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required
• Some evening hours may be required
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal)

Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.