Travel Social Work - Social Worker
Lawrence, MA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

40 hours/week: Mon - Fri 7-3. TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE. 

Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, rehabilitative counseling or a closely related field required, LMHC, LICSW license preferred. 

Must demonstrate ability to relate to the CCS population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting and must share a customer service orientation. 

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs and maintains confidentiality.
• Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Writes clearly and informatively. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies, or other service providers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities: 

1. Provides supervision, and consultation as needed, to, metal health counselors, peer specialists including monitoring milieu acuity and assigning clients tasks, as appropriate. Assures development of treatment plan and crisis response plan for clients as needed. 

2. Reviews clinical documentation to assure full compliance with Federal, State, and Program regulations and stipulations as well as private payors and accreditation if applicable. Oversees Quality Assurance program. 

3. Provides regularly scheduled supervision to program staff, reviewing group dynamics and developing strategies to maximize client continuation and compliance. Develops in-service training for staff. 

4. In collaboration with the Senior Director of the CBHC and the CBHC Medical Director, conducts ongoing review of the clinical program design and implements recommendations for improvement. 

5. Develops and monitors group curriculum using evidence based techniques to meet the needs of clients served in the program. 

6. Participates in the hiring, training, performance evaluation and scheduling of staff as assigned. 

7. Attends and participates internal team meetings as required as well as external stakeholder meetings. 

8. Shares in on-call responsibilities for the Program, as applicable. Responsible for the day-to-day clinical oversight of CCS program to ensure quality patient care that is consistent with regulatory agency standards and evidence-based practices for addiction treatment. Working with the Nurse Manager and under the direction of the Program Director and in his/her absence, assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the program.