The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision to internal counselors pursuing their Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) credential in Tennessee. This role ensures supervision activities meet state regulatory requirements and supports the professional growth of supervisees through group supervision, individual supervision, and occasional training facilitation. The Clinical Supervisor also plays a key role in maintaining compliance with all applicable state rules and standards.
**Summary of Essential Job Functions**
The key responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor include but not limited to:
* Provide individual and group clinical supervision to counselors working toward their LADAC credential, in alignment with Tennessee state regulations.
* Observe, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on clinical skills, ethical practice, and professional development.
* Maintain appropriate supervision documentation for each supervisee.
* Conduct Individual, Group, and/or Live Supervision
* Document Clinical Supervision
* Track Clinical Supervision Hours
* Ensure supervision sessions meet minimum frequency and duration requirements
* Conduct trainings as needed on the basis of chart audit results to ensure continuous quality improvement
* Provide consultation, support and oversight on high\\-risk patient cases
* Engage in Monthly QI Meetings for reporting and improvement planning
* Provide in\\-service training
* Monitor and assess the quality of clinical services provided by the counseling team
* Assist counselors in training and questions concerning case management, counseling strategies and federal and state regulations
* Conduct fidelity monitoring observations of evidence\\-based interventions and practices
* Meet with counselors for whom they are providing clinical supervision on a periodic basis, provide constructive feedback to counselors regarding their progress, and prepare required documentation as required by regulatory agency
* Provide oversight to counselors under their supervision by accompanying them while conducting 1:1 session and/or group therapy sessions
* Provide hands\\-on training of the 12 core functions through direct observation and case record review
* Facilitate regular supervision sessions consistent with Tennessee Board requirements.
* Provide learning opportunities for counselors under their supervision through role play, co\\-facilitation, observation, and any other viable option for enhanced skill base.
* Provide in\\-service training to counselors and other treatment center team members as needed
* Maintain knowledge of current addiction treatment trends and integrate into supervision).
* Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of their established work schedule
* Report any work\\-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor
* Perform peer file reviews monthly for the purposes of quality control
* Monitor and assess the quality of clinical services provided by the counseling team
Regulatory
* Stay current on Tennessee state laws, rules, and regulations regarding LADAC supervision and licensure.
* Ensure supervision hours, activities, and records meet all state requirements.
* Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to align supervision practices with organizational policies.
* Facilitate or coordinate training sessions to enhance clinical competencies, ethics, and adherence to best practices.
* Support supervisees in developing treatment planning, counseling techniques, and documentation skills.
* Responsible for complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements
* Responsible for complying with all accrediting agencies
* Shall encourage all unlicensed counselors to complete the process of obtaining appropriate licensure and/or certification
Collaboration \\& Communication
* Serve as a resource to supervisees for clinical and ethical guidance.
* Provide periodic updates to leadership on supervisee progress and potential concerns.
Professional Development
* Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives
* Responsible for mentoring and training counseling team members regarding best practices in counseling and skills necessary to engage patients in treatment
* Demonstrates the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing
* Demonstrates hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and fellow Team Members
* Establishes and maintains positive relationships in the workplace
* Can work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
* Makes decisions and uses good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
* Deals appropriately with others in stressful or other undesirable situations
Training
* Facilitate or coordinate training sessions to enhance clinical competencies, ethics, and adherence to best practices.
* Support supervisees in developing treatment planning, counseling techniques, and documentation skills.
* Participate in and/or schedule and attend regular in\\-service trainings
**Minimum Requirements**
The ideal candidate must comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree. In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
**Q****ualifications**
Required
* Current Qualified Clinical Supervisor (QCS) recognized by the TN Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors for providing LADAC supervision.
* Minimum years of post\\-licensure clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment required by TN Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors for providing LADAC supervision.
* Demonstrated knowledge of state regulatory requirements for clinical supervision.
Preferred
* Experience supervising counselors in both group and individual settings.
* Familiarity with evidence\\-based practices for substance use disorder treatment.
* Training experience in clinical skills or ethics.
Skills \\& Competencies
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to provide clear, constructive, and supportive feedback.
* Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
* Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
Work Environment \\& Schedule
* Primarily office\\-based or virtual with occasional in\\-person meetings as needed.
* Flexible schedule to meet supervision requirements
In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
* High integrity
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Sound judgment
* Efficient
* Self\\-starter
* Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
* Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
* Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
* Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
* Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients
* Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
* Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
* Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the use of typical office equipment such as calculator, fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, and computer programs
**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions**
The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent such accommodation does not create an undue hardship on the business.
* Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
* Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
* Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, or stretching
* Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity level
* Standard medical office conditions and environments
* Interactions with patients who may be ill, have infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses and/or are involved in the criminal justice system
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