Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Services

Upstate Caring Partners•Utica, NY

1d•$80,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is part of the interdisciplinary treatment and supervisory team. The role of the Clinical Supervisor is to promote staff development, as well as client recovery through individual and group work. They also work to ensure compliance with governmental and Agency regulations and operating standards, complete all records and reports, act as liaison with other Divisions/Agencies, and provide clinical support and consultation across the CCBHC. The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision of assigned clinical staff, monitor and ensure productivity in line with budget revenues and expenses of the program they are assigned, and will function as a member of the integrated leadership team and support the long-term planning and sustainability of a model of care that prioritizes whole-person wellness, and aids in development of programs to address unmet client needs.

Requirements

Masters degree in a licensable mental health field required.
Will consider LMSW or LMHC for contingent appointment if able to achieve terminate licensure within 6 months of employment (LCSW/LMHC-D).
3-5 years of experience counseling adults, families, and/or children with SMI.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
This role functions as a member of an interdisciplinary and collaborative team and operates in collaborative and integrated workspaces.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and terminate licensure in social work (LCSW/LCSW-R) preferred.
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, with a license and diagnostic privileges (LMHC-D), may be considered.
1-2 years prior direct supervisory experience in a mental health setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary therapist to an assigned caseload with approximately 30-40% of time spent client facing.
Provides individual and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention as needed.
Completes Screenings, Clinical Assessments, Diagnostic Impressions and outlines treatment recommendations for adults, children and families.
Develops Safety and Wellness Recovery Action Plans and support follow up to client emergencies with goals and objectives established.
Promotes the involvement of family and/or significant others in the recovery process.
Participates in responding to emergency needs/on-site crisis response, and on-call rotation as needed.
Ensure effective coordination of care for patients, including linkage to other community support services and referrals to external providers as clinically indicated.
Provide routine individual/group supervision and support to clinical staff, as well as debriefing support for all CCBHC staff following significant events as needed.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, with open communication, that promotes professional growth and team cohesion.
Orient all new assigned staff members to agency culture, values and mission, as well as schedule shadowing and other duties as assigned during orientation process.
Maintains adequate clinic coverage and assist in ensuring adequate coverage for after-hours/open access needs
Ensure that all clinical staff adhere to best practices and maintain the highest standards of client care.
Works collaboratively with the administrative team and senior leadership in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures that align with the achievement of the Agency’s strategic goals, mission and vision.
Assist in the recruitment, training, and overall management of a team of healthcare professionals, including QHP’s, CASAC’s and student interns.
Conduct, at minimum, 90-day and annual performance evaluations, providing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities for staff, assuring that staff adhere to Agency policy and procedures, as well as receive ongoing professional development and training that align with both staff interest and Agency needs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
Performs clinical documentation as required by regulatory oversight government agencies.