Clinical Supervisor - Residential

Options for Southern Oregon•Grants Pass, OR

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor – Therapist works in the Carnahan Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), serving adults with mental-health disorders and co-occurring disorders. The role provides recovery-focused clinical services to clients with Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and co-occurring disorders, supports the smooth operation of the unit, and responds to clients’ clinical needs. The supervisor conducts individual clinical supervision with assigned staff in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), promotes compliance with clinical requirements, and enforces agency policies and procedures regarding clinical performance and professional conduct. The position also carries a caseload, provides direct treatment, and conducts crisis assessments as needed. The role oversees clinical services and provides direction, oversight, and guidance to teams that may include QMHPs, nurses, QMHAs, mental health technicians, Peer Support Specialists, and support staff. The Clinical Supervisor works in collaboration with the program manager and coordinates care with agency colleagues, community partners, and local, state, and federal stakeholders. Services may be provided in-house, in the community, or at other appropriate and therapeutic sites. The role may include on-call coverage for assigned programs. The position requires a master’s degree in a behavioral science, understanding of co-occurring disorders and trauma, and two years of post-master’s experience. Candidates must meet the stated MHACBO QMHP/eligibility or Oregon licensure-intern/licensure pathway. The role requires electronic communication and document-handling skills, ability to learn the agency’s EHR, a valid Oregon driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and successful state-required background and DMV checks. The position includes a $3.00-per-hour license differential for Oregon-licensed clinicians (equivalent to $6,240 annually, prorated by FTE).

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral science.
Understanding of co-occurring disorders and trauma, and related experience.
Two years of post-master’s experience to meet Medicaid qualifications for Clinical Supervisor.
Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry, meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO, or be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or clinical psychologist.
Ability to use email, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn the organization’s Electronic Health Record system.
Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
Valid Oregon driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to work independently and flexibly under general supervision.
Applicants must not have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months, to avoid potential conflict of interest.
Candidates are asked to upload both a resume and a cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Understanding of outpatient processes and workflows.
Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
Bilingual Spanish skills; employees who conduct business in Spanish and provide an Oregon Health Authority-approved language proficiency test certification at the “High Intermediate” level may receive a premium.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight, direction, and education to program staff in collaboration with the program manager.
Meet regularly with the team and assigned staff to review clinical work in relation to evidence-based practices, OARs, and agency policies and directives.
Provide direct mental health services, including psychotherapy, behavioral health counseling, and/or mental health skills training to individuals or groups.
Develop, maintain, and promote therapeutic client relationships with close adherence to client-directed services.
Work collaboratively with agency and outside resources—including DHS, health plans, hospitals, police, CRC, and community resources—to coordinate services for crisis stabilization, social development, housing, employment and education access, and medical needs.
Review and sign off on assigned team members’ treatment plans, providing guidance and education as needed.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal or external resources.
Provide consultation and education within the agency and to community partners as needed.
Provide crisis assessments as needed.
Provide on-call coverage for assigned programs when needed.

Benefits

Family medical, dental, and long-term disability coverage.
403(b) plan with 6% match.
Generous paid time off, with annual accrual up to 208 hours based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual.
11 paid holidays annually.
Clinical supervision and training.
Continuing education opportunities.
Relocation reimbursement eligibility.
Professional development and support for licensure.
$3.00-per-hour license differential for Oregon-licensed clinicians, equivalent to $6,240 per year prorated by FTE.
Spanish-language premium for qualifying employees.