Clinical Supervisor

The Clinical Supervisor will oversee, grow, and develop sustainable, high-quality clinical programming in alignment with Safe Place for Youth’s (SPY) strategic plan, working collaboratively with the SPY leadership team. This role includes providing both group and individual clinical supervision for staff and clinical interns, as well as onsite supervision to clinical team members and agency-wide clinical consultation. The supervisor will lead regularly scheduled clinical supervision groups across SPY’s drop-in center and housing sites, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and HIPAA standards. Responsibilities also include reviewing and co-signing clinical documentation, offering coaching on best practices, and managing SPY’s Clinical Internship Program in partnership with the Co-Clinical Supervisor.

The role requires delivering timely feedback to supervisees, completing performance evaluations for staff and interns in accordance with SPY and academic program timelines, and contributing to the financial oversight of the department by managing expenses within programmatic budgets. The supervisor will also provide mediation and crisis intervention to youth, participate in the on-call clinician rotation during drop-in hours, and oversee member accountability processes. Additionally, they will offer individual therapy to transitional-age youth using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care models.

Further responsibilities include developing and managing community partnerships to ensure youth have access to comprehensive behavioral health, medical, and parenting resources. The Clinical Supervisor will also be responsible for reporting on program performance both verbally and in writing, and may represent SPY at local and national levels. Timely completion and submission of all documentation, forms, and statistical reports is essential. The role also involves participating in SPY’s leadership team rotation to facilitate pre-brief and debrief meetings and support the opening and closing of the drop-in center. Finally, the supervisor will conduct staff trainings and presentations as needed, along with additional ad-hoc duties to support departmental and agency-wide needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and possess a current, valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. They will have at least three years of experience providing direct clinical services, including therapy and advocacy, with advanced skills in rapport building. Strong clinical and leadership abilities are essential, along with prior supervisory experience. The candidate should demonstrate advanced knowledge of trauma-informed and harm reduction service models, as well as familiarity with resources available to youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A deep commitment to restorative justice, anti-racist frameworks, and inclusive practices is required.

We are seeking a self-starter who is eager to drive innovative solutions within an evolving organization and who shows a strong openness to learning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are essential. The role requires the ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identities within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of managing and supporting both clinical and nonclinical staff, fostering a culture of learning through clinical guidance and crisis management, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities is also critical for success in this role.