Clinical Supervisor

Job description
General Statement of Functions:

Under the general direction of a licensed clinical program director, supervises and coordinates multidisciplinary and ancillary support staff in the planning and provision of mental health services to emotionally or mentally disturbed children, youth, adults, and older adults. Provides clinical supervision of licensed eligible staff registered with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners exercised in accordance within scope of practice guidelines. Lastly, persons in this position are expected to administer and interpret policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

Masters in Social Work or Psychology with an active license in Social Work (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). Must have been licensed for a minimum of two years and fulfillment of requirement to function as a clinical supervisor. At least three years clinical work experience in a psychiatric clinic or hospital involving problems of mental and emotional adjustment of children, youth and adults, and the use of psychiatric consultation desirable.

Ability to formulate diagnoses, conceptualize and implement appropriate treatment plans.

Experience in Clinical Supervision desirable.

Must be capable of flexibility in service delivery within coordinated services model and its interrelationship with the total structure of the Children’ and Adult Services, Mental Health, Acute and Residential care and adjunctive services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

60% Work Week

· Provide clinical supervision to license eligible staff registered with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) in the Children and Adult Systems of Care .Provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed psychiatric social workers in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Science guidelines.

35% Work Week

· Will carry a small caseload of clients with complex issues.

5% of Work Week

· Meet regularly with Program Director for consultation and guidance.

· Participating in staff meetings

· Other duties, as assigned.

Competencies:

· Analytical Thinking - Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that in-turn clearly identifies the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches to the decision-making process.

· Client Focus – Identifies, analyzes, and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice.

· Compassion – Sees patients and their situation as more than a medical scenario and routine procedure; focuses on another person’s needs; exhibits feelings of concern and sympathy for others.

· Consulting – Observes and investigates practices and procedures to provide expert knowledge of potential issues, problems or inefficiency and recommends solutions to achieve organization’s mission, vision and strategic goals.

· Documentation – Writes clear, concise medical record notes (e.g., focus on referral problem, functional changes, duration, acute or long-term, functional impairment, recommendations, plan of action, results, adjustments, etc.).

· Mental Health/Psychiatry Knowledge – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of mental health, mental illness and mental health services; integrates knowledge of societal, cultural, psychological, environment, spiritual and belief systems that influence mental health and illness.

· Service Focus – Balances interests and needs of a variety of internal customers and clients; adjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands. Anticipates and meets the need of the customer and client; achieves quality results; is committed to continuous improvement of services.

· Team Work – Functions effectively as a member of an inter-professional team that includes behavioral health and primary care providers and family members to move the team toward the completion of the goal(s).

· Workforce Planning – Exhibits knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to determining workload projections and current and future competency gaps to align human capital with organizational goals.

Job Type: Full-time