SUD Clinical Supervisor (Board-Approved Alcohol and Drug Supervisor)
16 days ago
Glen Burnie
Job DescriptionBenefits: August Rose Health Center Is seeking a Maryland Board-Approved Alcohol and Drug Supervisor to support the development, implementation, clinical oversight, and quality monitoring of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Level 1 outpatient services. This role is responsible for providing SUD-specific clinical supervision, consultation, documentation review, staff training, and compliance support. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders, with proficiency in ASAM-informed care, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, harm reduction, ethical supervision practices, Medicaid documentation standards, and person-centered, trauma-informed service delivery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Supervision and Consultation • Provide SUD-specific clinical supervision to assigned staff, interns, and credential-seeking professionals in accordance with Maryland Board approval and scope of practice., • Promote ethical care, clinical competence, professional development, client safety, and regulatory compliance through supervision practices., • Offer consultation on complex cases involving substance use, co-occurring disorders, relapse risk, safety concerns, engagement barriers, and discharge planning., • Support clinicians transitioning into substance use treatment through coaching, case conceptualization, and documentation guidance.Program Development and Implementation, • Collaborate with leadership to develop workflows, protocols, and clinical pathways for SUD Level 1 outpatient services., • Support integration of SUD services within the OMHC structure, including referral processes, intake, screening, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge procedures., • Provide recommendations related to staffing, training, supervision, and quality assurance as program needs evolve., • Participate in program launch activities, staff education, and implementation planning.Documentation, Quality Assurance, and Compliance, • Review clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries) to ensure quality, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance., • Participate in chart audits and provide feedback to improve accuracy, timeliness, and consistency., • Assist in developing documentation tools, audit processes, and training materials., • Promote documentation practices that clearly reflect client needs, interventions, progress, and level-of-care justification.Training and Workforce Development, • Provide training on SUD treatment, co-occurring disorders, ASAM-informed care, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and ethical practice., • Support competency-based supervision and workforce development aligned with CARF standards., • Educate staff on distinctions between mental health and SUD documentation requirements., • Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and high-quality care.Care Coordination and Ethical Practice, • Support coordination with external providers, referral sources, and community resources as appropriate., • Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and client-centered care., • Identify and escalate clinical, ethical, or compliance concerns to leadership in a timely manner., • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable regulations.Minimum Required Qualifications, • Maryland Board-Approved Alcohol and Drug Supervisor (required), • Active Maryland licensure or credential in good standing (e.g., LCADC, LCPC, LCSW-C with Board-approved status, or equivalent), • Minimum of three (3) years of alcohol and drug counseling experience, • Minimum of 3,000 hours of direct client care (or equivalent Board-approved criteria), • Completion of approved clinical supervision training, • Demonstrated expertise in SUD treatment, co-occurring disorders, ASAM criteria, and evidence-based practices, • Ability to provide clinical documentation review, staff coaching, and compliance guidance effectively, • Ability to successfully complete background checks, credential verification, and onboarding requirementsPreferred Qualifications, • Experience developing or launching outpatient SUD programs, • Experience supervising SUD credentialed professionals (e.g., ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC), • Familiarity with CARF standards, Maryland Medicaid requirements, and COMAR regulations, • Experience in OMHC, SUD outpatient, PRP, or integrated behavioral health settings, • Experience developing workflows, training materials, and supervision frameworksRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, • Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery models, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care, • Ability to evaluate clinical documentation for quality, compliance, and medical necessity, • Strong communication, leadership, and training skills, • Ability to provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback, • Commitment to ethical practice and professional boundaries, • Dedication to culturally responsive and equitable care, • Proficiency with EHR systems, telehealth platforms, and standard business toolsCompliance and CARF Alignment, • Support CARF-aligned standards, including person-centered care, workforce competency, ethical practice, and performance improvement, • Practice within the scope of licensure, credentialing, and Board approval, • Maintain current licensure, supervision approval, and required continuing education, • Comply with all agency policies, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and regulatory requirements, • Immediately report any changes in licensure, Board status, or compliance standing to leadership Flexible work from home options available.