Clinical Supervisor

Brighter Stronger Foundation•Abingdon, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brighter, Stronger Foundation (BSF) is seeking an experienced Clinical Supervisor to lead clinical quality and supervision across clinic-based and school-based mental health services. The role combines clinical supervision, direct client care, staff development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and operational oversight. The supervisor establishes expectations for quality, documentation, professional conduct, and service delivery; reviews clinical records for accuracy and compliance; guides complex cases and crisis decisions; and monitors clinician performance, caseloads, productivity, documentation, and client outcomes. The Clinical Supervisor also provides medically necessary, billable clinical services, including assigned intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and documentation, and may provide direct clinical coverage at partner schools as needed. The position develops and delivers training, mentors clinicians, supports onboarding and competency assessment, and works with clinical leadership and People & Culture on employee development and performance evaluation. The role collaborates with the Medical Director, psychiatric prescribers, school personnel, and other providers to coordinate care, participate in case conferences and quality initiatives, and address clinical risks and service barriers. The supervisor also builds relationships with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations and represents BSF in school and community settings. Success includes developing capable clinicians, providing safe and effective care, maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening partnerships, and improving access and quality of services.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or another appropriate clinical discipline.
Active Maryland Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) credential in good standing.
Applicable Board-approved supervisor qualifications for assigned clinical supervision responsibilities.
Maintain all required licenses, professional standing, continuing education, and supervisory approvals throughout employment.
Strong clinical experience in behavioral health or mental health service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop clinical professionals.
Sound clinical judgment and ability to navigate complex, high-risk, or sensitive client situations.
Working knowledge of Maryland COMAR requirements, CARF standards, clinical documentation expectations, and applicable professional regulations.
Experience supporting clinic-based, school-based, or community-based mental health services.
Ability to balance supervisory responsibilities with direct client care and productivity expectations.
Strong communication, organizational leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to accountability, ethical decision-making, confidentiality, and clinical excellence.
For combined LMSW and LGPC supervision assignments, candidates must be LCSW-C licensed, hold the appropriate BSWE supervisor approval, and meet separate BOPC approval requirements; applicable LCPC-approved supervision coverage must also be maintained.
Supervision responsibilities must remain within the individual's verified qualifications, licensure, and applicable Board authorizations.

Responsibilities

Provide structured clinical supervision and consultation across clinic-based and school-based mental health services in accordance with applicable Maryland board requirements.
Set and reinforce expectations for clinical quality, treatment planning, documentation, professional conduct, and service delivery.
Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, risk assessments, and other clinical documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance.
Guide clinicians on complex cases, crisis intervention, client safety, and clinical decision-making.
Monitor clinical performance, caseload management, productivity, documentation compliance, and client outcomes; address performance gaps through coaching, development, and accountability measures.
Provide direct, medically necessary, billable clinical services in accordance with productivity expectations.
Complete assigned client intakes, assessments, treatment plans, and related clinical documentation.
Provide direct clinical coverage at partner schools when staffing needs, service demands, or client circumstances require it.
Ensure continuity and timely delivery of care while maintaining clinical standards.
Develop and facilitate relevant clinical training; identify competency gaps and provide targeted instruction.
Mentor clinicians, reinforce evidence-informed practices, and promote professional growth and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with leadership and People & Culture on onboarding, employee development, performance evaluation, and clinical competency assessments.
Coordinate care with the Medical Director, psychiatric prescribers, clinical leadership, school personnel, and other treatment providers.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, clinical reviews, incident investigations, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Identify and escalate clinical risks, compliance concerns, and service-delivery barriers, and help implement sustainable solutions.
Build and maintain referral relationships with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and strategic partners.
Represent BSF in school and community settings and support initiatives that improve access, referral coordination, and community impact.