Clinical Supervisor

Lawrence Hall • Chicago, IL

4d • $68,300 - $74,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Supervisor (Licensed Milieu Supervisor), you will serve as a clinical leader within a residential child welfare setting. You will be responsible for maintaining consistency, quality, and compliance across clinical services within a DCFS-regulated residential program. In this role, you'll guide and support a multidisciplinary team-including therapists, case managers, and unit staff-delivering trauma-informed care to youth with complex needs. This position is ideal for a licensed clinician who is ready to grow into or further develop their leadership skills. You'll play a key role in strengthening clinical practice, supporting team effectiveness, and ensuring high-quality care within a structured, highly collaborative environment. Prior child welfare experience is not required; we provide onboarding and training to support clinicians transitioning from outpatient or other settings into residential care. Support and guidance in developing supervisory and leadership skills are also provided.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Current LCSW, LCPC, or Psychologist license in Illinois.
• 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health, human services, or a related field
• Valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Interest in developing supervisory and leadership skills with support and guidance

Nice To Haves

• 1-2+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Experience in residential treatment, child welfare, or other higher levels of care
• Familiarity with DCFS, Medicaid, or regulated care environments

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Supervision Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and support to a multidisciplinary team (Therapists, Case Managers, and Unit Coordinators)
• Guide treatment planning to ensure care is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and aligned with client needs
• Support staff development through reflective supervision, feedback, and reinforcement of clinical expectations
• Program & Care Oversight Maintain consistency and quality of care through supervision, documentation review, and team alignment
• Co-facilitate team meetings, treatment staffings, and care coordination efforts to ensure clear communication and follow-through
• Partner with leadership to support staff performance, accountability, and professional development
• Systems & Compliance Oversee documentation and service delivery to meet agency, Medicaid, and DCFS standards
• Review incident reports, safety documentation, and client records for quality and compliance
• Learn and apply child welfare regulations and residential care practices with provided training and support
• Program Operations & Support Identify trends in program performance and support implementation of quality improvement efforts
• Support day-to-day program needs in a 24-hour residential environment
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to program needs or crises as they arise

Benefits

• Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays
• Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Pre-tax Commuter benefits - Parking and Transit
• 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 100% employer- paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees