Substance Abuse Clinical Team Lead

Position Overview:

The Ada S. McKinley Behavioral Health & Clinical Services (BHCS) Program is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Team Lead to oversee the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) Program. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered substance use treatment and recovery services.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential and demonstrate strong clinical expertise, attention to detail in documentation and treatment planning, and the ability to lead, support, and mentor staff. This position requires a professional who is collaborative, organized, and committed to empowering clients on their recovery journey.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports To: Clinical Manager or Management at BHCS

Supervises: Program Staff

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the SUPR team, ensuring services align with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and mentor clinicians in delivering effective, evidence-based care.
• Monitor documentation for quality, compliance, and timely completion to meet DBHR and Medicaid standards.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients' needs and develop individualized treatment plans that promote recovery and wellness.
• Regularly review and update treatment plans to reflect clients' progress and evolving needs.

Clinical Services

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Support clients in building recovery skills, enhancing motivation, and addressing barriers to sobriety.

Education & Support

• Educate clients and families on substance use, relapse prevention, and community resources that support long-term recovery.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and skill-building groups focused on recovery and wellness.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records.
• Ensure compliance with state and program reporting standards, including DBHR documentation requirements.

Collaboration, Consultation & Coordination

• Engage in regular consultation with staff to review cases, address clinical challenges, and provide guidance on complex client needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and referral sources to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Participate in case staffing, supervision meetings, and quality assurance reviews.

Crisis Intervention

• Provide immediate support and intervention during crisis situations to ensure client safety and stabilization.

Travel

• May be required to travel between program sites to provide supervision, consultation, support, and direct client care as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential from a recognized accredited body.
• One to two years of direct clinical experience, including counseling and case management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to build rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and support team collaboration
• Adaptability and sound clinical judgment
• Familiarity with DBHR documentation, Medicaid billing, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in applying counseling techniques across diverse populations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between program sites
• Experience with co-occurring mental health disorders and/or forensic populations preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field
• LPC/LSW Licensure
• Experience providing clinical supervision or consultation to counseling staff
• Training or certification in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or co-occurring disorders
• Two or more years of experience in substance use prevention and recovery programs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor program improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems

Compensation

60,000. Annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Family medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer

Mental/Physical Demands:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work may require prolonged concentration using a computer in analyzing and manipulating data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in either an office or classroom environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.

This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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