Clinical Supervisor (Licensed Therapist Leadership Role) - Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery•Swissvale, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit that provides trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Clinical Supervisor of Therapy provides leadership for clinical services in the residential halfway house program, supervising and supporting therapists, case managers, and clinical interns. The role promotes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and individualized, evidence-based care to help clients address substance use, mental health, trauma, and recovery challenges. The supervisor oversees clinical documentation, treatment planning, assessments, progress notes, and discharge plans; provides direct clinical services and crisis intervention when needed; and ensures that care follows ethical, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards. The position also works with program leadership and multidisciplinary teams, supports staff development and performance management, contributes to quality improvement and policy development, and helps coordinate client safety, care, and after-hours clinical needs. This is a full-time exempt position based primarily onsite at the residential halfway house. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on program needs, and includes participation in a leader on-call rotation. The role involves regular interaction with clients, clinical staff, and community partners.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Pennsylvania clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
3–5 years of behavioral health or substance use treatment experience.
At least 2 years of clinical supervision or leadership experience.
Experience working therapeutically with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based treatment practices.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and treatment planning skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Act 73, 33, and 34 clearances.
Ability to respond to urgent clinical situations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential treatment, halfway house, or recovery housing programs.
Knowledge of DDAP regulations and Pennsylvania behavioral health standards.
Significant experience with electronic health records and clinical quality improvement processes.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience managing multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and consultation to therapists, case managers, and clinical interns.
Review and approve clinical documentation for quality, timeliness, and compliance.
Ensure adherence to treatment standards, ethical guidelines, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
Facilitate regular individual and group supervision meetings.
Support staff professional development and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide onboarding and training to new clinical staff.
Oversee the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
Ensure therapy services address substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, and recovery goals.
Monitor client progress and recommend clinical interventions as needed.
Provide direct clinical services and crisis intervention when required.
Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans.
Promote evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment practices.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, DDAP, licensing, and agency regulations.
Monitor documentation standards and ensure timely completion of clinical records.
Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and accreditation reviews.
Collaborate with program leadership to achieve program goals and outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner with medical, psychiatric, case management, recovery support, and residential staff to coordinate care.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Communicate with referral sources, external providers, and community partners.
Support care coordination and discharge planning efforts.
Advocate for client needs and promote a client-centered approach to treatment.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to clinical team members.
Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team culture.
Support employee engagement, retention, and morale initiatives.
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and selection of clinical staff.
Provide consultation and leadership during behavioral health or clinical crises.
Ensure appropriate risk assessment and safety planning practices.
Support staff in managing complex clinical situations.
Maintain awareness of client safety concerns and respond according to agency protocols.
Ensure effective coordination of emergency and after-hours clinical needs.