Clinical Supervisor/Therapist

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$73,000 - $74,984•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor/Therapist provides clinical supervision and support to POSC Navigators and coordinates services that help participants set goals, connect with resources, and receive referrals for substance use and mental health needs. The position combines clinical, administrative, and supervisory work, including quality assurance, documentation review, and staff training. It promotes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, family-centered care; interdisciplinary collaboration addressing social determinants of health that affect maternal and child well-being; and compliance with programmatic and contractual requirements. Clients and families served reside in South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts, and Lynwood. SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver, and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. The role provides regular individual and group supervision, case consultation, and weekly case conferences. It reviews and approves Family Wellness Plans, maintains program documentation, oversees service quality through chart reviews and home-visit shadowing, and ensures compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards. The position also provides direct clinical support to participants in hospitals, residential programs, or home settings, and guidance on complex cases involving maternal mental health, substance use disorders, domestic violence, housing instability, developmental delays, and child abuse concerns. The Clinical Supervisor supports staff development through documentation training, mentoring, ongoing professional education, and promotion of empathetic, strength-based service delivery. The role collaborates with healthcare providers, community organizations, and social service agencies to coordinate care, develop referral resources, and address participant needs. Additional work includes reviewing reports to child welfare agencies, supporting crisis interventions and psychiatric hospitalizations when necessary, maintaining professional networks, and representing the program at community meetings. Other duties may be assigned. The position is full-time, exempt, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is based at 11601 South Western Ave, Los Angeles, California. The salary range is $73,000 to $74,984 annually. The role may require travel in a personal vehicle for off-site meetings or home visits. Employees must protect the confidentiality and security of protected health information under SHIELDS policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws, use appropriate safeguards, report unauthorized use or disclosure, participate in required training, and consult a supervisor about privacy questions.

Requirements

Master’s-level education, typically combined with relevant experience.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder and a history of mental illness in a social service or mental health environment.
Must hold an APCC, AMFT, or ACSW registration and be nearing completion of supervised hours required for licensure.
Knowledge of individual counseling for people with a history of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Expertise in crisis intervention, clinical documentation, psychiatric intern supervision, and multicultural and socioeconomic issues.
Ability to comply with agency policies and procedures, HIPAA regulations, Department of Mental Health requirements, and applicable state and federal guidelines.
Effective advocacy, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with computer and word-processing applications.
Commitment to SHIELDS For Families’ mission and team objectives, adaptability through ongoing learning, and ability to provide culturally sensitive and community-informed services.
Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Ability to perform the job safely without endangering oneself or others.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, speak, and listen; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide regular individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and weekly case conferences for POSC Navigators.
Review and approve Family Wellness Plans and maintain program documentation.
Review daily documentation for accuracy and compliance, provide staff feedback, and follow up on required corrections.
Oversee service quality through chart reviews and home-visit shadowing.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, HIPAA, and applicable Department of Mental Health requirements.
Provide direct clinical support to participants in hospitals, residential programs, or home settings.
Consult on complex cases involving maternal mental health, substance use disorders, domestic violence, housing instability, developmental delays, and child abuse concerns.
Train and mentor staff, provide documentation training, facilitate ongoing professional education, and support staff accountability.
Contribute to employee performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary actions in coordination with the Program Administrator.
Consult with and train team members on program-specific models, practices, and techniques.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and social service agencies to coordinate care and develop referral resources.
Review reports to child welfare agencies and support crisis interventions and psychiatric hospitalizations when necessary.
Maintain professional networks and represent the program at community meetings.
Protect protected health information, use appropriate safeguards, report unauthorized use or disclosure, and complete required HIPAA training.
Travel by personal vehicle to off-site meetings or conduct home visits as needed.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.