Clinical Supervisor

La Cheim School•Richmond, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor provides direct or functional supervision of service delivery, or review, approval and signing treatment plans. The Clinical Supervisor is not required to be physically present at the service site to exercise direction. The Clinical Supervisor possesses and implements basic knowledge and educational background applicable to working with individuals, groups, other disciplines, and community systems within as well as outside the agency.

Requirements

A current California License (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D/Psy.D.) granted by the State Board of Behavioral Health Sciences.
Master’s Degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school.
Minimum of two years post master’s experience (five or more years preferred) in a mental health setting, progressive supervisory/administrative experience in the field of behavioral health services, preferably in programs providing the care to at-risk youth.
Must have a valid California Driver License and car insurance
Must be able to pass all required tests and clearances (Live Scan (DOJ, FBI, Guardian) TB test, etc.)
Report suspected neglect or abuse as a Mandated Reporter.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Collaborative work style, initiative, and flexibility.
High integrity
Team orientated personality.
Functions as a “team player,” prioritizing the organization’s best interests
Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and ways to contribute
Exhibits creativity, adaptability, openness, and a high level of professionalism
Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Maintains confidentiality with discretion
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Works effectively independently and pays close attention to detail
Collaborates well with other agency staff
Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
Exhibit a strong professional commitment and represent La Cheim effectively while engaging with the community.

Nice To Haves

Five years’ post masters experience in a mental health setting.
Ability to supervise Mental Health interns.
Experience working with at-risk, foster, and/or LGBTQ youth in a diverse community.
Experience in service delivery to youth in residential settings.
Knowledge of and commitment to Trauma Informed Care Principles.
Working knowledge of Medi-Cal billing and EMRs.
Ability to maintain focus on organizational vision while attending to necessary and appropriate details.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of current evidence-based and best practices relevant to the population served at the STRTP.
Participates in the development of a plan for the orientation, development, and training of mental health staff
Provides clinical supervision to the Heads of Service and provides clinical consultation/supervision to the entire mental health team.
Reviews documentation of supervises all mental health trainees and therapists.
Works with the Heads of Services to ensure that all required mental health training is scheduled and completed in line with staff needs and DHCS requirements.
Requires on-call responsibility, a high degree of flexibility in responding to emergent needs of youth in crisis.
Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and safety planning services as needed while adhering to laws pertaining to confidentiality, reporting requirements, and maintaining necessary compliance documentation.
Work collaboratively with the Head of Services, MHRS and other mental health professionals.
Complete Needs and Service Plans (NSPs) in a timely fashion and in accordance with CCL and CCR regulations, as well as make necessary updates.
May serves as the facility’s designated Head of Service.
Provides clinical supervision in a manner that supports clinicians to develop capacity to work in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate manner.
Integrates/models trauma-informed care principles in supervision and interactions with clinicians and program leadership attentive to: safety, trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice, secondary stress and health/wellness screening and promotion, and choice; and culture, history, gender, and justice.
Provides clinical supervision in a responsive manner modeling respectful and attentive to power, values and biases cultural, historical, and gendered differences.
Ensure Licensing Compliance Maintains complete and accurate understanding of current STRTP licensing standards, CARF accreditation standards, and all other laws, standards, and regulations applicable to the STRTP.
As directed by the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, collect information on an ongoing basis to aid in quality improvement measures to improve policies, practices, and client satisfaction.
Communication Ensure that significant clinical information is communicated, in a timely fashion, with all involved team members including school personnel, administration, mental health staff, and STRTP staff.
Ensure that the Head of Service and Administration is informed of any critical incidents related to the STRTP.
Support the needs of Head of Services in a culturally and linguistically responsible manner.
Proactively support the maintenance of an inclusive and respectful working environment.
Other duties as assigned by the CEO may be required as La Cheim continues its development.
Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties.
Complete all required training assigned
Attend all mandatory meetings
Meet regularly for individual oversight with supervisor(s)
Other duties may be required as La Cheim continues its development.
Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties.
Understand and embody La Cheim's philosophy, organizational culture, and communication channels by practicing a collaborative approach.
Complete any additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor, Department Head, and/or CEO