Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

Jericho Road Ministries Inc•Buffalo, NY

27d•$0 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jericho Road Community Health Center is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor in its Behavioral Health Department at the 184 Barton location. The position provides clinical supervision and leadership, supports the integration of behavioral health into a medical model, and helps ensure coordinated, high-quality, holistic care. The supervisor maintains a caseload of approximately 20 one-hour patient sessions per week, depending on program needs, and provides individual, group, or family therapy. The role also supports staff development, medical residents, recruitment, team satisfaction and retention, and efficient coordination of patient care.

Requirements

NYS license to practice as an LMHC, LCSW, LCSWR, or Licensed Psychologist.
Master's degree or higher in a mental or behavioral health field from an accredited university.
Three to five years of post-licensure experience as a professional licensed mental health provider in New York State.
Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights and demonstrated knowledge of and responsibility for upholding New York State laws governing mental and behavioral health practice.
Ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and modify approaches as needed.
Ability to evaluate behavioral conditions that affect or impede work performance and relational functioning, assess severity, and treat or refer appropriately.
Strong skills in analyzing, planning, and implementing clinical interventions based on knowledge of human behavior, human systems, and organizational change.
Skill in managing serious incidents, including suicide intervention, accidents or illnesses, death or loss, self-injurious behaviors, and threat assessments.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse client group and competently work from a broad definition of diversity.
Ability to think logically and select creative, compassionate clinical interventions without undue influence from personal bias, stereotypes, or stigma.
Ability to quickly grasp concepts and situations and offer creative solutions to problems of human functioning.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 one-hour patient sessions per week, dependent on program needs.
Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information.
Develop treatment plans and complete thorough patient assessments.
Adhere to the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics.
Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Engage patients in healthy therapeutic relationships and advocate for their needs when necessary.
Collaborate with providers, interpreters, and care coordinators to ensure holistic care.
Refer patients to needed care within JRCHC or to outside resources.
Provide individual, group, or family therapy.
Increase access to Behavioral Health services for patients and enhance services.
Direct and lead the integration of Behavioral Health within a medical model.
Supervise clinical staff in the Behavioral Health Department, providing guidance, support, and feedback to promote high-quality patient care.
Conduct regular clinical supervision sessions, address clinical concerns, provide case consultations, and promote professional development.
Assist second-year medical residents in developing clinical skills, knowledge, and understanding of behavioral health practices and principles.
Collaborate with the BH Director to recruit and hire therapists.
Administer annual evaluations in collaboration with the BH Director.
Ensure licensure remains in good standing, including completion of continuing education requirements.
Complete tasks assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health as needed.
Assess emergent and urgent situations and recommend solutions.
Prepare and maintain confidential case files.
Organize, structure, and conduct educational workshops, team interventions, and support groups.
Promote team member satisfaction and retention through communication, recognition, teamwork, and effective employee relations practices.
Ensure integration of Behavioral Health within JRCHC to support holistic services.
Maintain efficiency in patient-care coordination, patient scheduling, staffing levels, and room utilization.