Clinical Supervisor

Brighter Stronger Foundation LLC•Abingdon, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Brighter, Stronger Foundation (BSF) is seeking an experienced Clinical Supervisor to lead clinical quality and supervise clinicians across clinic-based and school-based mental health services. The role balances clinical supervision, direct client care, staff development, and operational responsibilities, with a focus on safe and effective services, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Clinical Supervisor provides structured supervision and consultation, reviews clinical documentation and performance, guides complex cases, and addresses development needs. The position also provides direct, medically necessary, billable services, including intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical coverage at partner schools when needed. The supervisor develops and delivers staff training, mentors clinicians, collaborates with clinical and operational leaders, and works with schools and community partners to improve access, referrals, and coordinated care. The position is full-time, exempt, based in Maryland, and reports to the Clinical Director, Mental Health 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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting clinic-based, school-based, or community-based mental health services.
For combined LMSW and LGPC supervision assignments, LCSW-C licensure, appropriate BSWE supervisor approval, and applicable BOPC approval requirements; applicable LCPC-approved supervision coverage must also be maintained.
For LMSW-focused supervision, qualification to supervise LMSWs; eligible individuals may pursue separate BOPC approval for LGPC supervision.
For LGPC-focused supervision, qualification to supervise LGPCs; BSF will maintain additional LCPC-approved supervisory coverage where required.

Responsibilities

Provide structured clinical supervision and consultation across clinic-based and school-based mental health services, in accordance with applicable Maryland board requirements.
Set expectations for clinical quality, treatment planning, documentation, professional conduct, and service delivery.
Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, risk assessments, and other documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance.
Guide 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.
Provide direct, medically necessary, billable clinical services in accordance with productivity expectations.
Complete assigned client intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and supporting 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 without compromising clinical standards.
Develop and facilitate relevant clinical training, identify competency gaps, and provide targeted instruction.
Mentor clinicians, reinforce evidence-informed practices, and foster professional growth and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with leadership and People & Culture on onboarding, employee development, performance evaluation, and clinical competency assessments.
Partner with the Medical Director, psychiatric prescribers, clinical leadership, school personnel, and other treatment providers to support coordinated care.
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 other strategic partners.
Represent BSF in school and community settings and support initiatives to improve access, referral coordination, and community impact.