Intern Clinical Supervisor LCSW

The Jewish Board • New York, NY

73d

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor for Social Work Interns is a licensed clinician and a member of the program's leadership team. This position is primarily responsible for the clinical supervision and professional development of social work interns completing their field work from a school of Social Work in the clinic. The supervisor is also responsible for the implementation and oversight of evidence-based or innovative clinical services or models of care. The Licensed Clinical Supervisor ensures clients receive timely access to quality clinical services, including during crises, oversees functions to support the program’s clinical operations, and ensures program compliance with Federal, State, and City regulatory bodies, CARF, and funding entities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work and New York State licensure in social work (LCSW).
• SIFI Certification or willingness to complete SIFI training.
• 2 years of clinical experience.
• Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
• Experience in participating in the selection, training, and development of social work interns.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in clinical services at the program level and develop potential solutions to fill the gaps.
• Lead the implementation of evidence-based treatment or have direct oversight and responsibility for innovative models of care.
• Ensure all assigned social work interns maintain an active caseload size as defined by clinic executive leadership.
• Work with social work interns to maximize time providing direct care to clients.
• Teach, assess, and monitor skills such as completion of timely notes, time management & organizational skills.
• Co-sign all clinical documentation for interns.
• Develop social work interns in competency to provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Teach person-centered treatment planning and ensure treatment planning is interdisciplinary and client-driven.
• Keep written supervisory notes up to date and reflective of clinician's strengths and areas for improvement.
• Provide direct services to clients, as needed, including intakes and crisis interventions.
• Develop strategies to ensure clients have timely access to care and increased engagement in care.
• Supervise crisis intervention services.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and utilization management.
• Integrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment, and vocational components of the program.
• Monitor and follow up on program incidents.
• Oversee 5 social work interns.
• Participate in the selection of social work interns in conjunction with the Learning Department.
• Complete educational plans and evaluations for social work interns.
• Conduct or participate in social work intern training and development.
• Monitor attendance and vacation scheduling to ensure program coverage.
• Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
• Ensure program and staff are compliant with regulations and standards of care.
• Utilize electronic databases to monitor billing and address any fiscal or billing issues.
• Identify and develop systems to improve program operations.
• May serve as backup to the Director or other supervisors.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees