Clinical Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Clinical Supervisor

REPORTS:  Program Director

LOCATION: 113 East 123rd St. New York, NY 10035

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the actions, job performances, guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Assistants, Peer Specialists and House Monitors. He/She promotes an atmosphere that encourages individualized services and resident involvement in community activities. He/she ensures the efficient scheduling and running of groups, as well as all other supportive services and documentation provided by the clinical staff. The Coordinator works hands on with the clinical staff in providing daily guidance to the clinical team. This position also provides direct clinical services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures and clinical support services.
2. Provide case management services to all AOT residents.
3. Provide crisis intervention services.
4. Facilitate Family Outreach Program.
5. Assist Program Director in monitoring Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, and Incident Review activities.
6. Ensure that staff maintains accurate and confidential records that comply with external monitoring agency standards and internal policy and procedures.
7. Ensure completion of all scheduled House Monitor security runs.
8. Guide staff in protocols for supervising visits from family and friends.
9. Orient and train new clinical staff.
10. Prepare all proposals and reports as needed.
11. Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
12. Ensure supervision for staff as per Odyssey House internal policies.
13. Prepare written six-month evaluations on staff under his/her supervision.
14. Meet bi-weekly for supervision with Program Director.
15. Other relevant duties as assigned by Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND  ABILITIES

1. Bachelor's Level Clinical Degree and three (3) years of experience working in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting preferred.
2. One (1) year experience of supervision experience preferred.
3. Candidate should be in pursuit of a professional credential that will ensure their status as a QMHP.
4. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
5. This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.