Clinical Supervisor Behavioral Health

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include overseeing daily onsite clinical activities, providing weekly supervision to non-independently licensed clinicians, and providing clinical back-up and support to the teams as needed. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor also provides direct clinical care through individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy using an anti-oppression and health equity lens. The position consults with, collaborates, and communicates with a wide range of disciplines within BMC and the community in the overall care of the patient.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Requires a current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers
Minimum three years of full-time work experience as a licensed Social Worker.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Ability to mentor, guide, and motivate direct reports through demonstration of best practices and leading by example
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and supervise and manage team
Demonstrated broad theoretical knowledge and excellent clinical skills that include models of case management and psychosocial service
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to interpret data and use data to guide decision-making
Proficient with basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), web browsers, and electronic medical records systems

Nice To Haves

Experience providing behavioral health care in medical setting preferred.
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and consultation to Master’s level clinicians including managing clinical challenges, training (including clinical workflows and EHR), overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices, and offering opportunities for professional development
Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for staff by clinical licensure
Manages clinical internship training placements in clinical areas, including ensuring appropriate clinical supervision
Ensures appropriate standards of care for patients in crisis and assists clinical team in response to crisis situations
Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care
Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures
Assists with performance management issues with leadership as needed
Assists with quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery of high quality, patient-centered, accessible clinical care, as appropriate
Collaborates with Psychiatry clinical and administrative leadership regarding standards for professional practice, patient care, and innovative programs designed to facilitate high quality patient care
Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames
Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education program offerings with punctuality and consistency
Responds to requests from administrative and clinical staff for onsite crisis interventions
Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and develops treatment plans based on patient needs/goals.
Provides individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy to patient and/or family to reduce the impact of identified problems to achieve improved functioning and emotional state.
Identifies need to involve patient’s family through the initial assessment process and engages the family in treatment planning, if indicated.
Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure that the overall health needs of patients are addressed.
Provides risk assessment and intervention as necessary.
When indicated, refers to and coordinates with appropriate emergency services.
Documents each patient encounter in the medical record and complies with departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for documentation recording and data collection.
Complies with departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements for documentation and data collection.
Performs other duties as needed.