Clinical Team Lead - Portland

Description

Our Mission is to provide compassionate care and services to empower individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and homelessness to attain an enhanced quality of life regardless of ability to pay.  

If you would like to hear what it is like working at Milestone, check out our Milestone and Me Series:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWCaqzDBJc8&list=UUgzM4HgVv1po6m6ahAyMfLA   

Position Profile:  Responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight of the Portland counseling team of substance use counselors and peers. This position’s focus is on the clinical development and professional growth of the clinical team to provide high quality services to the clients we serve. This position will develop and oversee both the individual and group services provided to our Medically Monitored Withdrawal Unit as well as our Outpatient Services. 

Qualifications Required: Our Clinical Team Lead will currently hold an eligible independent practice license (e.g. LADC, LCPC, and LCSW) with strong background in substance use treatment, clinical services delivery, clinical supervision and staff development with a minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience. Must have State of Maine Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) license and a valid driver’s license.  Possesses the ability to make sound clinical decisions independently, and an appreciation for when to seek supervision.  Must work collaboratively with other staff, especially staff in the Medically Monitored Withdrawal Unit and Outpatient Services. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Clinical Team:   

• Provides clinical supervision to Portland counselors, peers, interns and trainees including orientation and training, individual and group supervision, and evaluation of performance, and all clinical documentation. 
• Provides administrative supervision to Portland Services counseling staff. 
• Ensures that applicable contract/licensing requirements are met. 
• Participates in the implementation and use of an electronic health record system. 
• Participates in ongoing training and supervision in Motivational Interviewing modality. 
• Participates in program evaluation activities. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies. 
• Ensure the promotion of community awareness of Milestone and represents the organization professionally. 
• Schedule and attend appropriate staff and in-service training meetings. 
• Responsible for scheduling of Portland counseling staff to ensure appropriate coverages are in place. 
• Available for consultation or response after-hours as needed. 
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, and training of staff and volunteers. 
• Exercise confidentiality of client information, and models this with staff. 
• Willing and able to work as a team member. 
• Acts in a manner consistent with applicable code of ethics. 
• Provide direct counseling services to clients to include screening, assessment, group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and referral to other services as appropriate. 
• Accept and perform other related duties as assigned.   

Physical demands and work environment: Freedom of movement on a regular basis. Operating basic office equipment in a normal office environment. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. May spend extended periods operating a desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity; physical activity requires walking, bending, standing and lifting. 

Compensation: Compensation for this salaried position ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 annually, based on experience.