Clinical Supervisor - BCBA Practicum Supervisor

Beacon Specialized Living•Kansas City, MO

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the delivery and implementation of clinical services within their market or region. This includes ensuring adherence to core standards of care, providing crisis intervention support, supervising and training clinical staff, monitoring compliance, and collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position ensures that services provided to individuals meet regulatory requirements, are trauma-informed, evidence-based, person-centered, and align with best practices. The Clinical Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring that individuals served receive high-quality care in compliance with Medicaid, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Sociology, Human Services, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Must meet BACB Supervisory Requirements to Supervise BCBA Practicum Students.
Must hold a valid license in a behavioral healthcare discipline (LLBSW, LBSW, LLP, LLPC, LLMSW, LMSW, BCBA); full licensure is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience providing clinical supervision.
Responsible for maintaining all mandatory training and certification requirements.
Must pass criminal background checks, central registry check (in applicable states) and child abuse registry (in applicable states).
Must complete and pass a drug test, in applicable states.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Responsibilities

Promotes day-to-day clinical integrity by coaching and supporting staff and/or students to provide effective, ethical, and consistent care in alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
Works closely with clinical staff and/or students to build confidence, expand clinical knowledge, and develop skills that improve the quality of care and service delivery.
Provides direct supervision and guidance to assigned clinical staff and/or students, including regular supervision meetings, performance feedback, and support in implementing evidence-based practices and treatment plans.
Oversees the tracking and monitoring of High-Risk Case Reviews, clinical incidents, and related follow-up actions to ensure appropriate documentation, accountability, and resolution in alignment with agency policies and clinical standards.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director to implement a best-in-class, evidence-based behavioral health model across assigned programs or regions.
Foster a collaborative, “One Team” environment by supporting integration between clinical, medical, and operational teams to promote high-quality, coordinated care.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making processes.
Oversee clinical services to ensure they are aligned with clinical best practices, trauma-informed care principles, and appropriate to the individual's level of acuity.
Monitor caseloads, acuity levels, and staffing patterns to ensure service intensity and frequency meet both clinical needs and regulatory expectations.
Carry a limited caseload of clients, as needed, to support high-acuity cases or program needs.
Lead or coordinate clinical in-service trainings, orientation for new clinical staff and/or students, and ongoing skill development for clinical staff and/or students.
Attend program and team meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions as required
Performs ongoing reviews and audits of clinical charts to verify compliance with documentation standards, clinical best practices, and federal billing requirements
Oversee internal audits and assist in implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives related to clinical services.
Ensure behavior plans and crisis documentation meet standards for federal reimbursement and clinical effectiveness.