Foster Care Clinical Supervisor, LISW or LPCC

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

6d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP has an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Supervisor due to growth in our foster care program. This role is responsible for the management, quality, and administration of clinical programming by providing clinical leadership and direct supervision for assigned foster care staff. The Clinical Supervisor serves as a member of the management team, ensuring sound clinical practices are provided to clients with the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. NYAP is open to teaching supervisory, leadership, and managerial skills to individuals with the right credentials and strong direct care experience who are new to a supervisory role.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution; required.
LISW or LPCC; required.
Experience in providing individual and family therapy.
Experience working in direct service with youth and families.
Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate and inspire staff.
Good computer and technology skills.
Flexible availability including evenings, on-call rotations; required.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Responsibilities

Provide supervision to Foster Care Social Workers.
Screen referrals upon admission, assigning cases and assuring all initial documentation completed in a timely manner.
Responsible for the development and implementation of training plans for treatment and service team members.
Provide direct supervision and clinical consultation and feedback to the treatment team.
Provide consultation and advocacy on behalf of clients with schools, community agencies, and other providers.
Provide supervisory support to staff responding to after hours emergencies and crises based on program needs.
May be required to occasionally carry a caseload of clients based on program needs.
Provide weekly group and/or individual supervision.
Review all new clients with assigned staff to identify immediate treatment needs and/or safety concerns.
Review and cosign Individual Service/Treatment Plans and Diagnostic Assessments.