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Meridian Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor - Residential in Pine City, Minnesota
Description
Counselor Supervisor
$20,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Pay: $75,000 + DOE
Job purpose
Under the direction of the Treatment Director, the Counselor Supervisor performs direct supervision of the Counselors and Interns. Ensures that the treatment program provides quality clinical services. Monitor program development at the facility and maintains current level of programming. This position is responsible for individual staff development and training of supervisees. Includes direct care not limited to assessments, groups, education and case management. In some locations, this position may be 50% LADC responsibilities and 50% Supervision.
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provide supervision to clinical staff and assistance with case management of clients admitted to the program
Screen and interview clients for appropriateness of admission to program
Demonstrate competency in areas specified under alcohol and drug counselor qualifications
Provide ongoing education and training to all staff members
Review and sign off on all ADC Trainees and interns progress notes, reviews, treatment plans, transfers and service termination documents
Lead supervision meetings with ADC-T, CPRS and other clinical staff.
Attend weekly manager’s meetings and keep current on all licensure requirements
Attend all mandatory staff meetings and daily report
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Must have 2 years (or equivalent) supervision experience or a Minnesota State Supervisor certification or the ability to acquire.
Must have three (3) or more years of experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorder.
Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.
On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
Computer literate.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse of cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Team building knowledge and experience
Physical Requirement
Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time
Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs., 10% of time
Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time
Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing
Job purpose
Under the direction of the Treatment Director, the Counselor Supervisor performs direct supervision of the Counselors and Interns. Ensures that the treatment program provides quality clinical services. Monitor program development at the facility and maintains current level of programming. This position is responsible for individual staff development and training of supervisees. Includes direct care not limited to assessments, groups, education and case management. In some locations, this position may be 50% LADC responsibilities and 50% Supervision.
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provide supervision to clinical staff and assistance with case management of clients admitted to the program
Screen and interview clients for appropriateness of admission to program
Demonstrate competency in areas specified under alcohol and drug counselor qualifications
Provide ongoing education and training to all staff members
Review and sign off on all ADC Trainees and interns progress notes, reviews, treatment plans, transfers and service termination documents
Lead supervision meetings with ADC-T, CPRS and other clinical staff.
Attend weekly manager’s meetings and keep current on all licensure requirements
Attend all mandatory staff meetings and daily report
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Must have 2 years (or equivalent) supervision experience or a Minnesota State Supervisor certification or the ability to acquire.
Must have three (3) or more years of experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorder.
Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.
On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
Computer literate.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse of cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Team building knowledge and experience
Physical Requirement
Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time
Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs., 10% of time
Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time
Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#HP
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)