Substance Use Recovery Supervisor
Department: FQHC CSTAR Substance Use
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: High Ridge - Highway PP West
Compensation: $36.52 / hour
Description
Lead recovery-focused teams and strengthen access to substance use services in rural communities.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, time varies. This position will cover both High Ridge and Union locations.
Position Summary
The Substance Use Recovery Supervisor provides leadership, clinical oversight, and day-to-day supervision for Therapists and Community Support Specialists delivering outpatient and community-based substance use recovery services. This role supports high-quality, person-centered care while fostering a collaborative, strengths-based environment aligned with our mission to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery-oriented care, enjoys mentoring and developing staff, and wants to make a meaningful impact expanding access to substance use services in rural and underserved communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support Therapists and Community Support Specialists delivering outpatient and community-based substance use recovery services.
- Provide clinical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure quality, compliance, and continuity of care.
- Partner with the Substance Use Recovery Director to support program operations, staff development, and service quality.
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Promote collaborative, culturally responsive care by coordinating with internal teams and community partners.
- Monitor service delivery and treatment plans to support client strengths, preferences, progress, and recovery goals.
- Support staff scheduling, timekeeping, and progress toward departmental strategic goals.
Education, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/Ged Required
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in a human service related field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2) (RR)
Or
- If not a QAP, individual must meet the qualifications of a Community Support Specialist with at least three years of experience providing community support services to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders in accordance with the community support key service functions specified in 9 CSR 30-3.157 Community Support in CSTAR and 9 CSR 10-4.047 Community Support in CPR. Experience is specific to the adult or child/youth/adolescent population the individual will supervise.
- A valid driver''s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) designation preferred
- CADC, CRADC, RADC, LMSW, PLPC, PLMFT, LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred
You'll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Are a collaborative leader who enjoys supporting, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Bring a recovery-oriented, strengths-based approach to supervision and service delivery.
- Are comfortable balancing clinical oversight with operational responsibilities.
- Value culturally responsive care and community partnership.
- Are motivated by mission-driven work serving rural and underserved populations.
- Thrive in environments where flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement are essential.
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