BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOP - 206163
Regular
Pay Grade
120
The Behavioral Health Supervisor – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs, is responsible and accountable for the compliance of all patient care for assigned outpatient departments of psychiatry. The Supervisor is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the management team. The Supervisor is responsible to adherence of the Hospital policies, procedures and plans. Location of work is in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program of the Hospital. Some hazard potential from physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases. Travel to speaking engagements or other activities may be required.
Supports Program Manager and Director with applying Standards of Care and Standards of Practice established by the Department to ensure clinical care is appropriately provided to the specific age of the patient served, i.e. adolescent, adult and/or geriatric. Directly supervises members of the treatment team to include, but not limited to: clinical therapists, peer recovery coaches, and nurses. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department’s policies, applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that clinical practices are conducted in a manner that strictly adhere to the organizational and state code of ethics and takes immediate action in the event of an ethics violation, according to company policy and procedure. Monitors patient census and therapist assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads in a manner that supports equal distribution of workloads.
Education
Master's Degree required, preferably in Counseling or Social Work.
LPC/LCSW is required.
Experience
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the care of individuals with co-occurring disorders and supervision of professional staff. Assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of psychiatric care to patients.
Experience within an outpatient setting, management of the therapeutic milieu and providing mandatory and voluntary in-service training to all staff.
Certification & Licensure
Current applicable licensure is required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic clinical services in an intensive outpatient setting.
Particular skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical documentation; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.
Knowledgeable about age specific needs of child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations likely to be served by the program.
Knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of behavioral health theories, modalities, assessments, planning and intervention.
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