Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Supervisor

North Homes Children & Family Services is seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Supervisor to provide both clinical supervision and direct client services within our licensed Minnesota SUD treatment program operating under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

This position is based in Bemidji Minnesota, where access to behavioral health services is critically important. The SUD Clinical Supervisor plays a key leadership role in sustaining and expanding access to care for both adult and adolescent clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

In addition to providing required clinical supervision to SUD staff, this role carries an active caseload and delivers direct services to ensure continuity of care, program stability, and service access in our rural region.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision (Minnesota Rule-Aligned)

• Provide ongoing clinical supervision to Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors (LADCs), trainees, and interns in accordance with Minnesota SUD program requirements.
• Support development of clinical skills, ethical practice, and documentation standards.
• Review and sign documentation as required by licensure or trainee status.
• Provide consultation on complex cases, level-of-care determinations, and co-occurring treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota SUD program standards and applicable supervisory requirements.

Direct Client Services (Adults & Adolescents)

• Maintain a caseload of adult and adolescent clients, providing: 
  • Comprehensive assessments
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Treatment planning and discharge planning
  • Relapse prevention and recovery support
• Deliver evidence-based and developmentally appropriate services.
• Support integrated treatment planning for clients with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Participate in crisis response and safety planning as needed.

Community Collaboration & Justice-System Coordination

• Serve as a clinical liaison to community partners to ensure coordinated care and accountability.
• Maintain professional working relationships with: 
  • DUI/DWI Court and Drug Court programs
  • Probation and parole officers
  • County social services
  • Schools and juvenile services
  • Law enforcement and community corrections
• Participate in court staffing meetings and multidisciplinary case consultations.
• Provide clinical updates and documentation consistent with proper releases and confidentiality laws (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2).
• Support oversight of services for court-ordered or justice-involved clients.
• Represent the organization in community collaborative initiatives to strengthen rural service access.

CCBHC & Integrated Care Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mental health providers, medical staff, care coordinators, and peer specialists within the CCBHC model.
• Support access to care initiatives, including timely evaluations and service engagement.
• Participate in quality improvement, documentation review, and compliance activities.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate staffing levels and service capacity in a rural setting where workforce shortages may occur.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Minnesota LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) in good standing.
• Meets qualifications for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor under Minnesota SUD program requirements, including: 
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing individual and group counseling to clients with substance use disorders.
  • Demonstrated competence in clinical supervision.
  • Completion of required supervision training consistent with Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy expectations.
• Knowledge of Minnesota SUD treatment standards and ethical practice requirements.
• Ability to provide services to both adult and adolescent populations.
• Must meet Minnesota requirements regarding chemical use history for SUD supervisory roles (free of chemical misuse problems for at least two years prior to hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rural behavioral health setting.
• Experience working within a CCBHC model.
• Experience treating co-occurring disorders.
• Training in evidence-based practices (MI, CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care).
• Experience supervising interns or pre-licensed clinicians.

Rural Practice Expectations

Working in a rural community requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service access. The SUD Clinical Supervisor will:

• Help ensure service continuity despite workforce fluctuations.
• Provide leadership during periods of staffing transition.
• Engage in community collaboration and referral partnerships.
• Support program sustainability and long-term growth in the region.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to balance supervision, leadership, and direct service responsibilities.
• Strong documentation and compliance oversight skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $65,000-$70,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement, PTO, and CEU support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural community with significant service need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experience.