Clinical Supervisor - Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program

Lead Recovery. Empower Clinicians. Transform Lives.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and build healthier, more fulfilling lives? Are you ready to use your clinical expertise to lead a team dedicated to recovery, strengthen treatment outcomes, and make a lasting impact in our community?

Join Gateways as a Clinical Supervisor and help lead our outpatient substance use treatment programs at our Walnut and Western Hills locations. In this leadership role, you’ll guide clinical services, mentor and develop treatment professionals, and champion evidence-based approaches that support individuals throughout their recovery journeys.

As a clinical leader, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring clients receive high-quality, person-centered care while empowering staff to grow professionally and deliver effective treatment. From overseeing clinical assessments and treatment planning to strengthening program performance and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, your leadership will help shape the quality and impact of our services.

If you’re ready to combine your passion for addiction treatment with your commitment to clinical excellence and team development, we invite you to make a difference with Gateways.

Required Licensure: Ohio independent clinical licensure as an LISW or LPCC.

What You’ll Do

Lead High-Quality Substance Use Treatment

Oversee the clinical delivery of outpatient substance use treatment services, ensuring care meets contractual, licensing, certification, accreditation, and agency standards.

Champion evidence-based addiction treatment practices and ensure approved clinical models are implemented consistently and effectively.

Provide clinical oversight and case consultation to support individualized treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and positive recovery outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive substance use and mental health assessments, develop diagnostic summaries, and determine appropriate counseling approaches based on each client’s needs.

Provide individual and group counseling to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Promote person-centered, recovery-oriented care that supports client engagement, treatment participation, and progress toward recovery goals.

Supervise, Mentor, and Develop Clinical Staff

Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship to clinicians and direct service staff.

Ensure staff have the training, guidance, and ongoing supervision needed to deliver effective, ethical, and evidence-based substance use treatment.

Support clinical skill development in assessment, treatment planning, counseling interventions, documentation, and management of complex client needs.

Participate in the hiring process for staff who report to you.

Foster a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes professional growth, accountability, and a shared commitment to client recovery.

Advance Clinical Quality and Recovery Outcomes

Monitor treatment effectiveness and program outcomes, using available data to identify opportunities to improve client care and program performance.

Ensure clinical records, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation meet applicable contractual, regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements.

Participate in site audits, peer reviews, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.

Monitor key performance indicators that influence treatment access, service delivery, program effectiveness, and financial performance.

Complete required reports accurately and within established timelines.

Identify clinical risks, respond to unusual incidents in accordance with established protocols, and implement appropriate follow-up and corrective actions.

Strengthen Integrated Care and Program Operations

Maintain effective clinical workflows and delegate responsibilities to support efficient, high-quality service delivery.

Collaborate with the Associate Director and other leaders on clinical initiatives, program development, and operational priorities.

Promote coordination across service lines to support individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs.

Apply crisis intervention skills and proactive risk-management strategies to address emerging clinical concerns and support client and staff safety.

Help create a treatment environment that respects each individual’s recovery journey while maintaining appropriate clinical and professional boundaries.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a clinically skilled, collaborative leader who understands the complexities of substance use disorders and is committed to helping both clients and clinicians succeed.

Substance Use Treatment Expertise

Knowledge of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment approaches, clinical best practices, and recovery-oriented care.

Understanding of substance use assessments, diagnostic criteria, treatment planning, counseling interventions, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Current knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and psychotropic medications, including common side effects.

Ability to apply sound clinical judgment when reviewing cases, selecting treatment approaches, and addressing complex client needs.

Commitment to ethical, person-centered care that supports engagement in treatment and progress toward recovery.

Clinical Leadership and Staff Development

Ability to provide effective clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development.

Skill in fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

Ability to communicate expectations clearly and address performance concerns or conflict constructively.

Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.

Commitment to maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.

Organization, Communication, and Quality Improvement

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Ability to use electronic service documentation systems effectively.

Ability to interpret program performance and outcome data to support quality improvement and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field.

Active Ohio independent clinical license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), appropriate to the area of practice.

Ability to obtain the applicable supervisory (S) designation within one year of hire.

Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

This position combines clinical leadership, staff supervision, client care, documentation, communication, and driving as required by assigned job duties.

Position and mobility: Constant sitting; infrequent standing and walking; rare climbing or crawling; and infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Reaching and handling: Frequent to constant reaching and handling.

Sensory and communication: Frequent to constant talking and listening; frequent use of near- and midrange visual acuity and visual accommodation; occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision; infrequent use of color vision; and rare tasting or smelling.

Help People Move Forward in Recovery

At Gateways, your clinical leadership can make a difference beyond the treatment room. Join a team committed to helping individuals address substance use challenges, build on their strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting recovery.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, develop strong clinicians, and strengthen substance use treatment in our community, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.