Clinical Supervisor- Part Time

Backpack Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Clinical Supervisor Part-Time | Fee-for-Service | Clinical Residency Program Lead. Mentor. Elevate Clinical Excellence. At Backpack Health, we’re building the next generation of exceptional behavioral health clinicians. We are seeking a Clinical Supervisor to provide high-quality supervision, mentorship, and training to residents and pre-licensed clinicians in our Clinical Residency Program. This is a part-time, fee-for-service leadership role ideal for a seasoned clinician who is passionate about developing others while staying actively engaged in clinical practice. Reporting to the Manager of the Residency Program, you will play a vital role in promoting clinical excellence, ensuring compliance with state licensure and CARF standards, and strengthening continuity of care across both in-person and telehealth services. You’ll also maintain a small caseload to model best practices and stay grounded in direct care. What You’ll Do 🧠

Requirements

Advanced clinical degree (LCSW-C or LCPC) with unrestricted licensure in Illinois
Willingness to pursue additional cross-licensure
4+ years of post-master’s clinical experience
2+ years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of compliance, Medicaid documentation standards, and accreditation processes

Nice To Haves

Experience in virtual healthcare strategy or systems-level behavioral health transformation
Demonstrated success launching tech-enabled or digital clinical initiatives (e.g., supervision platforms, outcome dashboards, clinical content systems)
Experience using data to drive performance improvement
A systems-oriented mindset with the ability to scale innovation

Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision Provide weekly individual and group supervision aligned with state and accreditation standards Review and approve treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical documentation Ensure ethical, high-quality, evidence-based care delivery
Direct Clinical Care Maintain a small, active caseload Model person-centered, culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy Demonstrate documentation excellence and quality assurance standards
Training & Professional Development Co-lead resident orientation, workshops, and ongoing training sessions Support clinicians in developing professional identity, confidence, and ethical decision-making Foster clinical skill-building and readiness for independent licensure
Documentation & Compliance Monitor and approve resident documentation for timeliness, accuracy, and Medicaid compliance Maintain supervision logs and training records aligned with state and CARF standards Participate in audit readiness and quality improvement initiatives
Performance Evaluation Conduct competency-based evaluations Develop and track individualized development plans Provide structured, strengths-based feedback
Collaboration & Leadership Partner with Residency Program leadership, Clinical Operations, and Quality & Compliance teams Support cross-functional alignment and program consistency Contribute to systems-level clinical innovation and operational excellence