Clinical Supervisor

Sage Counseling•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

SAGE Counseling is hiring an Outpatient Clinical Supervisor - Direct Service to support clinicians in delivering effective, high-quality, client-centered services while continuing to provide direct care. The role combines staff leadership with direct clinical services, which make up approximately 20–25% of the assigned workload. Direct service hours may qualify toward independent licensure requirements. The supervisor provides orientation, administrative supervision, training, and ongoing support to assigned outpatient clinicians; supports clinical staff recruitment; delivers counseling and assessments as assigned; reviews clinical documentation; monitors compliance with agency policies, contract standards, and licensing requirements; and contributes to program operations, development, and reporting. Compensation is up to $71,000 per year, depending on experience and licensure, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, education, social work, or a human service field from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education.
A valid associate- or independent-level license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE), or an equivalent valid license from another state with an application already submitted to the Arizona BBHE.
At least two years of experience providing substance abuse counseling.
Experience and skills in staff supervision, training, and managerial principles and practices.
Strong communication, writing, record-keeping, computer, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, seek supervision appropriately, collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, and protect confidential client and employee information.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure is highly preferred.
Group counseling experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative supervision, orientation, training, and support to assigned outpatient clinicians.
Partner with the Clinical Management team to interview and select clinical staff.
Deliver individual or group counseling and assessments as assigned to meet client and agency needs, and complete related documentation.
Review progress notes, assessments, intake paperwork, treatment plans, and monthly reports to support quality care and documentation.
Monitor adherence to agency policies, contract standards, and applicable licensing requirements, including required clinical supervision.
Contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation; assist with required monthly and annual reporting.
Collaborate with program managers, office staff, customers, and regulating agencies.
Review staff time sheets, mileage logs, and expense reports.