Clinical Supervisor

Newport Healthcare•Merrifield, VA

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor works in collaboration with the Director of Outpatient Services to support the clinical team in delivering therapy to clients. The role combines clinical leadership and supervision with client care, admissions oversight, program development, crisis response, documentation oversight, compliance, quality assurance, and community representation. The supervisor may maintain a small caseload of up to 2–3 clients to cover absences and provide coverage for clients and groups, including evening IOP programming when needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Independent licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work in the state of application.
Board approval to provide individual and group supervision.
Experience managing and/or supervising clinical team members.
Experience providing individual and/or family therapy to adolescents, young adults, and parents.
Willingness to be trained, supervised, and provide services within the framework of Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
Training or experience in trauma-informed treatment.

Responsibilities

Interview, hire, and train clinicians and support staff in Newport Healthcare’s clinical model, treatment philosophy, and protocols.
Assign caseloads and supervise clinical and support staff delivering therapeutic services to teens and families.
Maintain a personal caseload as needed to cover absences, capped at 2–3 clients, and provide coverage for clients and groups.
Oversee admissions processes, including screening, assessment, intake, and treatment planning.
Cover evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) programming when coverage is required.
Collaborate with the director to develop and monitor the clinical program schedule for adequate coverage and payer compliance.
Facilitate therapy groups, including Parent Support and Multi-Family Process Groups.
Assist with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as necessary.
Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation, including through chart audits and electronic documentation reviews.
Facilitate weekly group supervision and treatment team meetings.
Supervise external clinical contractors, provide feedback, and ensure compliance with internal standards.
Participate in quality assurance (QA) and utilization review (UR) activities, including peer reviews.
Represent Newport Academy at community meetings, conferences, and training sessions.