About the Organization

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. 

 Why Join the Team?

At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance. 

The Clinical Supervisor supports the Director of Behavioral Health Services in ensuring provision of quality behavioral health services through different clinical review activities. The Clinical Supervisor will also maintain a caseload and provide behavioral health services to people with substance use disorder.

Responsibilities 

• Provide clinical supervision as needed to social workers and other clinical staff in individual and group settings.
• Review and approve treatment plans as needed.
• Assist with corrective active plans from CCS chart reviews.
• Conduct wellness activities with CCA staff to promote self-care, wellness, and prevent burnout.
• Participate in review/update process of policies and procedures manual.
• Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental health and other screenings.
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews and schedule participants for services.
• Provide individual and group counseling services using evidence-based practices.
• Act as participant’s case manager, coordinating care within Crossroads and provide referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtaining insurance).
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Prepare monthly updates for court or other referring agencies.
• Conduct utilization reviews to ensure appropriateness of clinical services.
• Perform chart reviews.
• Conduct trainings for counselors as needed.
• Contribute to staff performance reviews.
• Maintain a caseload of integrated clients
• Collect samples for toxicology tests.
• Develop discharge/transfer plans.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and trainings.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications 

• New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• 3+ years’ experience in an OASAS-licensed chemical dependency program
• Excellent clinical and advocacy skills
• Excellent clinical supervision skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong computer literacy, including using electronic systems for clinical recordkeeping.
• Commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with substance use  disorder, and people who are involved, or at risk of involvement, with the legal system.
• People who have been impacted by the criminal legal system or are formerly incarcerated are strongly encouraged to apply.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. 
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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