Team Leader, Substance Use Treatment

The Team Leader, Substance Use Treatment is a part of the management structure of Thresholds Substance Use Treatment Program. The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of the team in order to ensure quality service delivery to clients, functioning as the senior clinician or player coach of the team. The Team leader helps schedule and complete intakes; oversees treatment curriculum and client activities; provides clinical support to staff; carries their own caseload of individual counseling for clients; assists the program director in community events to promote the program; and works with other team leaders to create cohesion for clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes the leadership role within the program’s assigned team and in the daily monitoring of implementation of evidence-based practices. Models evidence‐based practices and treatment philosophy, ensuring team’s practice demonstrates a high level of fidelity to Motivational Interviewing, Trauma‐Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.
• Provides weekly individual clinical supervision to counselors as well as leads team clinical staffing meetings.
• Actively leads, oversees, as well as provides direct services, including responding to referrals, and conducting screening, assessment, linkage, case management, and follow‐up engagement activities.
• Coordinates program coverage needs, working to ensure appropriate staffing coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences. Provides coverage as needed to ensure daily operations of programming.
• Effectively engages referrals who are appropriate for treatment with Thresholds Substance Use Treatment services in completing a full assessment, including obtaining informed consent, conducting assessment interviews using standard and open‐ended questions in order to properly diagnose the presence of a substance use disorder, and determining treatment needs/preferences to make treatment recommendations.
• Uses knowledge of behavioral health conditions in screening and assessment of risky substance use behaviors to effectively evaluate the interplay of behavioral and substance use conditions and behaviors.
• Collaborates with referral and linkage resources to effectively link referrals to needed treatment services.
• Meets required productivity targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames. Monitors and coaches staff on meeting productivity measures.
• Reviews all required documentation. Maintains the quality, validity and confidentiality of individual case records according to CARF, SUPR, Medicaid standards and agency policies and practices. Assures that all assigned documentation is completed accurately, on time and is organized in a systematic manner.
• Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to representing the agency at meetings, conferences, supervising students/interns, and orienting and training new staff.
• Conducts annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff. Develops specific goals and objectives and provides the method and opportunity for each team staff member to succeed in their professional development.
• Participates in the hiring sequence of the agency and makes recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff.
• Follows program standards for outcome collection to support program evaluation.
• Assists Program Director with the development and coaching of staff, to ensure they consistently meet agency standards.
• Performs and participates in follow up activities aimed to engage enrolled clients in their treatment services.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field required.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) – Four (4) years clinical experience is required.
• Leadership/Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience working with persons diagnosed with behavioral health needs.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.
• Dually credentialed in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.
• Current and valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into Electronic Health Records and working knowledge of pertinent software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics.

WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART

• Competitive pay - Base Salary: $67,900 - $70,900 annually
  • Commensurate with licensure and supervisory experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Public service loan forgiveness 
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

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