Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Supervisor
Part Time up to 10 hours weekly as needed. Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Supervisor. Licensure by the State of Maryland is required. This will be an independent contractual agreement inclusive of all costs. Interested candidates need to provide
CV along with requested hourly rate on or before May 19, 2023
Description
The Clinical Supervisor directs and manages an effective clinical service delivery team using applicable principles of Social Work and/or Counseling which include - patient psychosocial assessment, group and individual psychotherapy, family intervention, patient/family education and treatment planning. The candidate must have addiction counseling certification in good standing, or an appropriate license.
This is part-time position and will require up to 10 hours /week commitment. Candidates must be able to pass a credit check, background check and drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Supports evaluation of program services to enhance patient outcomes and acts as a positive change agent to implement clinical initiatives to increase quality patient care.
- Conducts assessment of each patient’s psychosocial status and functioning in an effort to document history and identify preliminary items for the treatment plan.
- Facilitates the overall development and implementation of a comprehensive, individualized plan of treatment in conjunction with other treatment team members.
- Incorporates the patient’s psychosocial functioning and strengths in the plan of care.
- Formulates a treatment plan with the client, using knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse risk factors and counseling and treatment techniques.
- Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis situation.
- Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
- Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
- Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
- Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
- Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
- Attends staff meetings and team conferences; leads team meetings as required.
- Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
- Maintains current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse and other psychosocial disorders through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and applicable current literature.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Positive attitude and open approach to patients, staff and visitors.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Strong knowledge of addiction, treatment, and recovery.
- Experience and ability to work with electronic medical records is required.
- Must pass criminal background checks.
Our Mission Statement
We work together to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement.
About Us
Maryland’s health care delivery system consists of public and private hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home health care services, hospices, providers, and health educators, among others. As a public health department, our goal is to improve the health status of every Maryland resident and to ensure access to quality health care. We are responsible for helping each person live a life free from the threat of communicable diseases, tainted foods, and dangerous products. To assist in our mission, we regulate health care providers, facilities, and organizations, and manage direct services to patients, where appropriate.