Behavioral Health Supervisor, SUD

As a dedicated supervisor, you will lead and guide clinical staff and peers in delivering exceptional social work services within your region or program. Your role involves ensuring the highest quality and quantity of services, all while maintaining strict adherence to State and Federal regulations. By aligning with VNS Health’s goals, standards, and objectives, you play a crucial part in positively impacting the lives of those you and your team serve.

$70,200.00 - $87,700.00 Annual

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities    
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays  
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability   
• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions
• Personal and financial wellness programs   
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program   
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees  
• Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and CEU credits

What You Will Do

• Monitors and reviews chart documentation and reports by staff for & quality of care.
• Ensures that clinical care is provided by qualified staff in accordance with the individualized plan of care and includes assessment of clients’ psychosocial status, understanding of social / emotional factors related to health problems, short-term individual counseling, utilization of community resource planning, crisis intervention, family involvement for treatment plan as applicable.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and as needed, directly delivers high quality behavioral health services. Ensures compliance with State / Federal regulations and Agency policies.
• Initiates / participates in case conferences of difficult to service clients & represents program on record review and quality assurance review committees.
• Performs all inherent duties in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff orientation & training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and recommends hirings, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate.
• Maintains close communication with other disciplines involved in client care, participates in special projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State, required
• For Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) only: current registration as either Master Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), or Advanced CASAC, or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a CASAC, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a CASAC required

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept, required

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience as Licensed Social Worker, which includes one year in a Home Care setting, required
• Minimum one year experience in supervision of Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors or graduate Social Work students, preferred
• Effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, required
• Strong computer literacy, including use of electronic systems for clinical record keeping, required
• For CCBH only:
• Minimum two years’ experience in an OASAS-certified substance use treatment setting, required
• Minimum one year experience supervising substance use counselors, required
• Experience providing substance use treatment to adolescents is desired, preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred