Clinical Supervisor - Carson

Counseling and Research Associates•Carson, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor provides day-to-day clinical oversight and administrative and clinical supervision to assigned program staff, ensuring high-quality, client-centered behavioral health services. The role is the primary clinical leadership position for assigned teams and is accountable for staff development, documentation quality, service delivery, outcome measures, multidisciplinary coordination, and regulatory compliance. The supervisor guides clinical practice, oversees staff and client services, monitors program performance and quality indicators, and supports appropriate care planning and transitions between levels of care. The role collaborates with internal departments and community partners, supports staff training and performance management, and leads quality improvement and compliance efforts. The position also provides clinical leadership during crises and requires an active Los Angeles County Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Designation as a condition of employment. The work environment is primarily an office and clinical setting with a moderate noise level. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance at least three days per week, with remote work of up to two days per week based on operational needs and executive leadership approval. The schedule may require occasional early or late meetings and crisis or after-hours coverage based on program and operational needs. The position requires travel to fulfill its duties.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or another related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences professional license as an LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist, PsyD, or other appropriate clinical licensure.
Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, good driving record, and ability to travel to fulfill job duties.
At least four years of full-time clinical experience in a comparable behavioral health or community mental health setting, including at least two years of post-licensure experience.
Knowledge of LACDMH requirements, Medi-Cal documentation standards, Specialty Mental Health Services regulations, QA/QI processes, and behavioral health compliance requirements.
Awareness and working knowledge of the Integrated Practice – Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (IP-CANS) tool and other agency-designated level-of-care and outcome measurement tools.
Working knowledge of California High Fidelity Wraparound Standards and ability to apply program-specific service requirements when assigned.
Cultural humility and respectfulness, including awareness of Tribal Sovereignty, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
Maintain an active Los Angeles County Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Designation as a condition of employment.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with in-office attendance at least three days per week, subject to operational needs and executive leadership approval.
Ability to accommodate occasional early or late meetings and crisis or after-hours coverage based on program and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory, lead, or clinical leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight to assigned programs and staff, including guidance on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and complex cases.
Provide individual and group clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and consultation; monitor staff performance, caseloads, productivity, engagement, documentation, outcome measures, and program expectations.
Review and approve clinical documentation and provide timely feedback; support staff licensure, professional development, supervision, and performance accountability.
Ensure timely services at the appropriate type, intensity, frequency, and duration based on medical necessity, clinical need, and program requirements; track engagement, progress, service delivery, and movement across levels of care.
Provide clinical direction on level-of-care determinations, treatment planning, discharge readiness, and transitions; provide direct intervention, crisis support, or consultation when operationally necessary.
Coordinate with Centralized Intake to review and implement recommendations and referrals, ensure staff follow-up, address barriers to access, and support appropriate placement and continuity of services.
Facilitate weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and coordinate case consultation, case review, care planning, follow-up responsibilities, and resolution of identified barriers.
Collaborate with other Clinical Supervisors, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, whole-person care teams, Quality Improvement, Centralized Intake, and other departments to support integrated and coordinated care.
Maintain collaborative relationships with LACDMH, schools, healthcare providers, child welfare agencies, probation, managed care plans, and community partners.
Lead program QA/QI and clinical technology initiatives; ensure outcome measures are completed and used, monitor quality indicators, conduct documentation and utilization reviews, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with QA/QI staff on audits and improvements.
Champion agency platforms including Greenspace, Eleos, and iDashboards, and coach employees in their accurate and timely use.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, LACDMH requirements, Medi-Cal standards, Specialty Mental Health Services regulations, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, county, and licensing requirements.
Monitor productivity, caseload distribution, access to care, service utilization, and program performance; work with the Clinical Program Manager to address service, staffing, workflow, and performance barriers.
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, orientation, and training; identify training needs and support clinical competency and staff development.
Complete employee evaluations, provide performance coaching, and support improvement and corrective action processes with the Clinical Program Manager and Human Resources.
Maintain an active LPS Designation and exercise its authority according to agency policy and county requirements; provide clinical leadership during psychiatric emergencies and other urgent events, including support for detention evaluations, safety planning, hospitalization, mandatory reporting, risk management, and emergency coordination.
Participate in program-specific crisis coverage and after-hours responsibilities as assigned.
Promote effective communication, convey operational and clinical updates to staff, and represent the agency in internal and external meetings as assigned.
Perform responsibilities within applicable ethical, legal, confidentiality, and regulatory standards; foster an inclusive and respectful work environment and maintain professional boundaries.
Participate in operational improvements, new clinical practices, and agency initiatives; recommend improvements to service delivery, access, outcomes, staff effectiveness, and operational efficiency; perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure a hazard-free workplace, enforce company safety and OSHA requirements, conduct workers’ compensation investigations, and promote safety protocols and prompt reporting of injuries, illnesses, hazards, or unsafe conditions. Ensure employee injuries or illnesses are reported immediately to HR and Nurse First Response is notified for assessment.