Clinical Assessor

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP • Emporia, VA

23h

About The Position

Clinical Supervisor - Emporia Position Summary The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical oversight, supervision, and leadership to clinical staff, delivering community-based mental health services. This role ensures that services are delivered in accordance with agency policies, ethical standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations, including Medicaid and Virginia DBHDS/DMAS requirements. The Clinical Supervisor promotes high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care while supporting staff development, regulatory compliance, documentation integrity, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must hold one of the following Virginia licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LPC-Resident (LPC-R) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-Resident (LCSW-R) Licensed Mental Health Professional-Resident (LMHP-R)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of direct experience working in community mental health in accordance with VDBHDS/DMAS regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting: Clinical screenings and assessments Psychosocial evaluations Diagnostic formulation Treatment planning Documentation review in compliance with Medicaid and VDBHDS/DMAS standards
• Experience preparing and submitting Service Request Authorizations (SRA) and Continued Stay Reviews to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
• Strong knowledge of community-based mental health service delivery models.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal regulatory requirements, including Medicaid compliance standards.
• Advanced clinical supervision skills.
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving high-quality clinical documentation.
• Ability to guide staff in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed interventions.
• Competence in risk management, crisis intervention, and ethical decision-making.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and client-centered care.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to provide constructive and corrective feedback professionally.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure community-based environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires regular local travel within the service area, including client homes, schools, and community-based settings.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel as needed are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and intake interviews for individuals and families; complete psychosocial assessments; formulate accurate DSM diagnoses; prepare initial Individual Service Plans (ISPs)/Treatment Plans.
• Prepare and submit Initial Service Request Authorizations (SRAs) and Continued Stay Reviews to appropriate Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in a timely manner.
• Provide individual and group clinical supervision and training to QMHP staff; review, approve, and ensure compliance of clinical documentation.
• Provide direct individual, family, and group counseling services as clinically indicated.
• Prepare quarterly reports, discharge summaries, and required outcome documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and quality assurance initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level