Clinical Supervisor

Latin American Youth Center • Washington, DC

11d • $73,000 - $76,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor oversees the treatment services of School Based Mental Health clinicians and/or Office-Based Behavioral Health clinicians, as well as day-to-day behavioral health programming. Each supervisor is assigned 6-8 therapists, clinicians, direct service staff, and/or clinical interns, who may be based in schools, in the office, or across both settings. The Clinical Supervisor ensures that the quality of treatment services meets DBH and LAYC standards by providing individual and group supervision, reviewing documentation, and identifying staff training needs. The Clinical Supervisor reports to the Behavioral Health Director. Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood. We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field.
• Active DC Independent Clinical Social Work License (LICSW).
• Minimum three years’ experience in providing/supervising clinical services to adolescents/young adults.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with substance use disorders, trauma treatment, or School based mental health a plus.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health records like InSync and FAS Outcomes databases a plus.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.

Responsibilities

• Oversees course of treatment for youth enrolled in mental health programs in conjunction with Director of Behavioral Health
• Provides weekly individual supervision and periodic group supervision sessions for all supervisees in accordance with DBH, LAYC, and applicable DC licensing board requirements
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, and annual performance evaluations of supervisees
• Oversees intake/assignment process by reviewing referrals and intakes in conjunction with the referral coordinator and assigning cases to the appropriate clinician and setting in a timely manner, according to program standards
• Facilitates and maintains productive partnerships with School partners by engaging Behavioral Health Coordinators, Principals, and other school staff to support clinicians in identifying needs, developing work plans, strengthening workflows, and guiding prevention, early intervention, and treatment activities at that school
• Tracks client outcomes and program data and supports required reporting to DBH and funders
• Assists staff in the provision of crisis interventions, including suicide and risk assessments, safety planning, mandated reporting to CFSA, and incident reporting, following DBH and site protocols which may require after-hours support to staff in case of emergencies
• Provides direct therapeutic services to clients and families when needed to cover clinical gaps or to support the clinical team
• Submits own clinical documentation within 24 hours of the service date and oversees supervisees’ documentation, including review and approval within one week of: diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, encounter notes, case transfers, and discharge summaries
• Assists the Behavioral Health Director in conducting quarterly Case Record Audits in compliance with DBH and national accreditation standards
• Serves as clinical liaison to LAYC programs and local organizations regarding clinical services and in support of case coordination for complex client cases
• Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Director to develop and monitor workflow, caseloads, and clinician productivity to ensure that services are provided in a timely manner and billed in compliance with DBH and Medicaid requirements; and supports in the development and review of Behavioral Health policies and procedures as needed
• Provides input in the renewal of existing certifications and participates in the review of the annual strategic plan
• Improves professional skills by attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions, and maintains licensure and supervisor credentials
• Adheres to LAYC personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• Three weeks’ paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to four weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and four wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level