Clinical Supervisor

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse•Santa Barbara, CA

93d•$42 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor provides direct clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development support to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs), trainees, interns, and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselors working toward licensure and/or certification. This position ensures ethical, compliant, and high-quality clinical services while fostering clinician development, retention, and connection to CADA’s mission. The Clinical Supervisor supports documentation quality, regulatory compliance, and professional growth of supervisees while ensuring services meet standards required by Medi-Cal, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), and AOD certifying organizations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Active California license as a: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Must meet eligibility requirements to provide supervision under California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) regulations.
Completion of the BBS-required 6-hour Clinical Supervision training within 6 months of hire and for each license renewal cycle.
Education, training, and/or professional experience in treating substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Knowledge of Medi-Cal behavioral health documentation standards and county contract requirements.
Strong understanding of: Ethical standards and professional practice guidelines, Clinical documentation standards, Supervision best practices, Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
Cultural competency and commitment to working with diverse populations.
Commitment to professional mentorship, workforce development, and community-based care.
Up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising associates, trainees, interns, or AOD counselors preferred.
Experience working within community behavioral health, nonprofit treatment settings, prevention programs, or Medi-Cal funded programs preferred.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as SmartCare or Credible preferred.