Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

Alternatives, Inc • Chicago, IL

107d • $68,250

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (Spanish Speaking) will serve on the leadership team for Alternatives behavioral health services and programming. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will have experience managing teams, behavioral health services, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Clinical License required (LCPC, LCSW)
• Must speak Spanish fluently
• At least 1 - 2 years of experience in clinical supervision, program management and behavioral health practice
• Demonstrated success in clinical work to support clinical therapists in reflective, clinical, and administrative supervision
• Proficient in using technology as management reporting tool
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep commitment to building a diverse staff engaged in significant work with youth and their families at a community-level
• Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
• Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement
• The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law

Responsibilities

• Provide direct weekly supervision, including monitoring and evaluation, to the clinical intake team, south side therapists, Waukegan based therapists and interns who require clinical supervision.
• Manage the review, openings and closings of Southside team’s case files across departmental contracts.
• Participate in a rotation schedule to oversee and complete billing tasks, collaborating with the Behavioral Health Supervisors to ensure accurate and timely submission of billing documentation.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Supervisors/Managers, on training all new staff to ensure comprehensive onboarding and integration into the team.
• Manage and oversee the relationship with the staff psychiatrist, including scheduling appointments, managing the waitlist consultations.
• Ensure timely submission of invoices and documentation related to psychiatric services, working closely with the finance department.
• Provide appropriate in-service training based on their assessed needs.
• Actively promote internal cross-collaboration between the Behavioral Health Team and Restorative Justice Teams.
• Provide direct weekly supervision and program oversight of the following direct service programs - Mental Health Juvenile Justice, Resource and Care Specialist, Community Health Worker, Community Financial Coach.
• Provide MSW level supervision to Trauma Informed Care interns in collaboration with the program coordinator.
• Oversee interdepartmental programs and supervise frontline case management team.
• Stay current with behavioral health best practices.
• Develop and maintain appropriate external partnerships and relationships.
• Participate in organizational work groups to facilitate strategic development including but not limited to: MCO development, Southside site development, EHR implementation, etc.
• Attend and actively participate in department and agency meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
• Assist the Behavioral Health Director and the Director of Finance to monitor annual programs and budget planning.
• Actively participate in all applicable staff and team meetings, professional development trainings and supervision meetings.
• Represent Alternatives at relevant forums and events as assigned.
• Participate in Alternatives’ fundraising initiatives.
• Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Medical/Dental/Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Holidays
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• 10 weeks paid Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees