Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Specialist – Community Based & Substance Abuse Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Clinical Supervisor II and/or Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This is a professional position that provides supervision to clinical staff
and direct clinical work with clients. The incumbent is responsible for the direct oversight and supervision of a team of CSAC level Clinicians, as well as the potential for QMHPs of Community Based Services to balance the role, as company needs adjust. The incumbent performs tasks to provide mental health and substance abuse services to clients of EMS of Virginia. These services may be provided in an outpatient clinic or in the client’s home or the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
● Responsible for following through with referrals and completing assessments (initial, reassessments, comprehensive assessments)
● Responsible for case assignment and maintenance of client care
● Ensures that billable hours are achieved for clients assigned to counselors under his/her supervision
● Assists with service authorization requests
● Identifies and finds solutions for problems with service delivery
● Interviews and hires new staff
● Responsible for the training and development of staff
● Provides weekly administrative and clinical supervision to staff
● Plans and facilitates weekly team meetings and group supervision
● Completes clinical supervision notes and logs
● Evaluates staff performance
● Works with Clinical Supervisor II and Director on personnel decisions, including position
appointments, terminations, issues, and disciplinary actions
● Works with the team on devising policies and procedures to ensure sufficient and effective services and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutes
● Responsible for providing individual and group therapy
● Responsible for completing case management tasks for assigned clients
● Responsible for reviewing treatment plans and progress notes
● Oversees the management of client and records and compliance
● Performs routine chart audits
● Oversees intern supervision and field opportunities
● Supports marketing efforts of company; leads marketing efforts for substance abuse services
● Follows up on inquiries for assistance from clients to gather resources and provide information to
staff and clients
● Is the subject matter expert for substance abuse services and takes the lead in development and implementation of programming
● Provides support and follow through on overall service and operational compliance in collaboration with Clinical Supervisor II, Director, and Company Owners

Other duties based on Level and Experience:
● Represents organization at Local Human Rights Committee
● Represents EMS with licensure and overseeing bodies during audits and/or office visits
● Manages other areas as assigned

Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
• May interact with challenging family situations
B. Environment
• Office and Virtual 
• Field
C. Physical Effort
• Minimal

**This is a hybrid position with options for telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Candidate must be licensed or licensed-eligible as an LPC or LCSW to provide clinical services by the State of Virginia, with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services. CSAC certification, or higher, also desired for this position. Candidate should have experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development using ASAM levels of care, with the ability to provide subject matter expertise and overall program guidance as EMS of Virginia establishes and builds substance abuse service programs.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to set strategic objectives for mid-size social service organization; working knowledge of human services system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources; ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff; ability to conduct and facilitate meetings; knowledge of the principles, and techniques of counseling services to youth, families, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse concerns; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, service purchasers, and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employees must pass a State Police Criminal Record Check, Department of Social Services Record and FBI Checks. Employees are also required to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and every year thereafter. Employees shall be provided trainings in behavior management, CPR, and First Aid upon employment.

Benefits:

• Health: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance; Healthiest You / Teledoc (full-time)
• PTO: 80 hours per year to start (full-time)
• 10 paid holidays per year (full-time)
• Retirement: IRA with up to 3% company match
• Hybrid work with flexibility
• Pay range: $28-$32 / hour
• Join a Top Workplace as recognized in the Richmond Times-Dispatch for the past 3 years! 

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