Supervisor, Social Work (Behavioral Health Supervisor, SUD)

What We Provide  

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays 

• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

• Employer-matched retirement saving funds 

• Personal and financial wellness programs  

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   

• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement  

• Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   

• Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals 

What You Will Do

• Implements and monitors quality assurance programs for patient service operations. Provides case management supervision to staff utilizing clinical expertise. 
• Monitors and reviews written case documentation and reports by staff. Ensures accuracy in documentation and on error returns for correction. 
• Ensures that social work service is provided by qualified staff in accordance with the plan of care. The plan of care includes assessment of members psychosocial status, understanding of social / emotional factors related to health problems, short-term individual counseling, utilization of community resource planning, crisis intervention, family involvement for treatment plan, and the communication of overall care. 
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and where needed, directly delivers high quality behavioral health services within Region/Program. Ensures compliance of State / Federal regulations and Agency policies. 
• Analyzes case management problems on hard to service cases by usage of department reports / case conferences. Ensures that problem resolution is done by effective management strategies / plan of action / follow-up. 
• Develops short and long-range goals and objectives with assigned staff. Interprets, implements and promotes Agency policies to staff and members of the community. 
• Hires, trains, evaluates and when necessary terminates under supervision in accordance with Agency policies and procedures. 
• Participates in Region/Program for orientation of new staff. Imparts an overview of the department’s role and its functions within program / Agency. 
• •Represents program on record review and quality assurance review committees on medicaid cases, and other Agency activities. 
• Maintains close communication with other disciplines involved in members care. 
• Conducts home visits, to assist clinical staff on case management activities of complex cases and also visits patients in region/program to assess the quality / outcomes of social work services provided. 
• Initiates / participates in case conferences of difficult to service patients. Assists staff with problems in case management activities. 
• Performs all inherent duties in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and recommends hirings, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate. 
• •Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

About the Program

Integrated Outpatient Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder Clinic (IOS)

The Integrated Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinic (IOS) provides coordinated treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Why Join This Program:  Work in an integrated care setting where you can address both mental health and substance use needs through a holistic approach.

Licenses and Certifications:
Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State.