Improving supervision in addiction treatment programs

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot tests a structured, reinforcement-based supervision strategy (FOCUS) delivered to clinical supervisors in community residential substance use disorder programs. Supervisors receive guidance and tools designed to standardize and strengthen how they support frontline counselors, with attention to skills, feedback, and workplace climate. The project will measure effects on counselor self-efficacy, burnout, and performance, and examine downstream client outcomes and organizational indicators like turnover. The work is being developed and piloted with providers affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Serves as a supervisor (i.e., oversee work of counselors) or counselor (i.e., directly work with clients) at a substance use treatment facility/program
* Program/facility provides residential services

Exclusion Criteria:

* Supervisors contracted (not employed) by the facility

Where it's running

• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jure Baloh, PhD
• Email: jbaloh@uams.edu
• Phone: 501 526 6604

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.