Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Sieda Community Action seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Supervisor in our Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Unit. Working under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, is responsible for assisting in the articulation and design the substance abuse counseling services of Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services. The Assistant Clinical Supervisor will have primary responsibilities of providing clinical staff training and ensuring program licensure/CARF accreditation compliance. The Assistant Clinical Supervisor is expected to establish a norm among clinical staff that models the unit's mission, vision and values; remain current on counseling techniques; and ensure the agency's treatment philosophy is implemented in all treatment services.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required to be considered for this position.


FORMAL EDUCATION:
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in human service related field.

EXPERIENCE:
• Requires two years experience working within the substance abuse treatment field

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
• Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience, has the ability to use existing program software applications with minimal training and can perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.

This a full-time, full-year, non-exempt position with a hiring pay range of $21.53 to $25.29 per hour. Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave, retirement plan, employee assistance program, and education benefits included. Group insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life) are available as well.

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Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR UNIT: Behavioral Health and Treatment Services
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Working under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, is responsible for assisting in the articulation and design the substance abuse counseling services of Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services. The Assistant Clinical Supervisor will have primary responsibilities of providing clinical staff training and ensuring program licensure/CARF accreditation compliance. The Assistant Clinical Supervisor is expected to establish a norm among clinical staff that models the unit's mission, vision and values; remain current on counseling techniques; and ensure the agency's treatment philosophy is implemented in all treatment services.

DUTIES: (Essential Functions)
Performs complex varied duties requiring advanced skills, including:
• Ensure all treatment services comply with Iowa Department of Public Health Licensure Standards and CARF International Standards through on-going internal file monitoring and quality improvement activities.
• Implementation and management of the unit's use of the web-based electronic file management system,
o InSync that supports clinical services.
• Support and assist the Clinical Supervisor position.
• Provide crisis services and coverage during staff absences.
• Develop unit training plan, including annual needs assessment, in conjunction with management staff, and ensure the annual training plan is implemented.
• Monitor external training activities of counseling staff to ensure training needs are met.
• Review treatment recommendations to ensure consistency among staff.
• Conduct clinical reviews of all persons served care.
• Ensure persons served receive timely, professional, individualized services.
• Perform other specific duties as required in unit programs or services as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, performance monitoring and performance evaluation of the Support Staff.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
• Receives periodic supervision regarding task guidelines and completion.


DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
• Limited independent decision-making authority.


ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Obtain certification that requires ongoing CEUs: CADC certification through the Iowa Board of Certification.
• Travel is required both in and outside the service area. Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required if employee claims travel reimbursement.
• All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certification

PROGRAM REPRESENTATION:
• Requires varying levels of interaction with staff, customers and other agencies in a role where they represent a single program.

PROGRAM DESIGN AND PLANNING:
• Involved in the planning of multiple programs and/or entire unit reflective of his/her job responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• Provides direction/training with minimal accountability for select program personnel.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Supports and models the agency's mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain a regular attendance pattern to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times including appearance and maintaining an orderly functioning office area.
• Treat all individuals in a courteous, non-judgmental, reasonable and confidential manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to speak comfortably and effectively one-to-one or in group settings.
• Must be able to solve practical problems. Must demonstrate good listening skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to customer/staff complaints.

REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of written rules and regulations and translate that information to various program staff in a format resulting in contractual compliance in the delivery of program services.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level of in the work environment is usually moderate.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required to be considered for this position.


FORMAL EDUCATION:
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in human service related field.

EXPERIENCE:
• Requires two years experience working within the substance abuse treatment field

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
• Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience, has the ability to use existing program software applications with minimal training and can perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.