LCSW Supervisor

CHD Careers•West Springfield, MA

21h•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time LCSW Supervisor for our In Home Therapy & Therapeutic Mentoring programs. This position is located in West Springfield, serving children and families across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester Counties. Are you looking for a unique opportunity for advancement in leadership? This position would award you experience in supervising Bachelors-level Therapeutic Training & Support Workers (TT&S) and Therapeutic Mentors (TMs) while supporting your progress toward achieving independent licensure. Offering a $3,000 sign on bonus! Within your role as an LCSW Supervisor, you will: Provide administrative supervision and consultation to Bachelor’s level staff (Therapeutic Training & Support Workers, and Therapeutic Mentors). Ensure program compliance with documentation and other clinically related licensing requirements. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other clinicians, state agencies, DCF, schools, foster parents and other referral agencies. Provide annual evaluations of work performance, establishing employee goals and monitoring progress with other clinical supervisors and director, develop and coordinate in-service training to address common needs of the program staff and interns. Supervise student interns as determined by director. Maintain a small caseload of clients in order to continue your clinical hours required toward independent licensure, as determined by Program Director. Receive clinical supervision from LICSW Program Director toward said independent license (LICSW). Qualifications: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and established LCSW in Massachusetts. Leadership experience preferred but not required. Experience working with children and families preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. Approved driving record check and criminal background check (CORI) SUCCESS FACTORS To excel as an LCSW Supervisor with CHD, you will need a diverse skill set to include strong problem solving skills, risk management/safety planning, strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. The right candidate will be familiar with the regional culture and/or willing to immerse themselves in the program and regional community. CHD’s care continuum across the lifespan includes residential, crisis stabilization, substance use and clinic based services; medical care is an essential component given the heightened vulnerability of the people we serve. Harm-reduction is our first approach to all care. Understanding of evidence-based practices including MI, DBT and CBT/TF-CBT will support success in coaching staff and clients towards the right level of treatment and commitment to career long learning is an essential feature of CHD team members. We are offering a competitive salary of $80,000-$85,000, dependent on relevant experience. Additionally, take advantage of phenomenal benefits like dental, health and life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few. AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree and LCSW in Massachusetts Required.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and established LCSW in Massachusetts.
Approved driving record check and criminal background check (CORI)
strong problem solving skills
risk management/safety planning
strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
familiar with the regional culture and/or willing to immerse themselves in the program and regional community.
Understanding of evidence-based practices including MI, DBT and CBT/TF-CBT
commitment to career long learning

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred but not required.
Experience working with children and families preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative supervision and consultation to Bachelor’s level staff (Therapeutic Training & Support Workers, and Therapeutic Mentors).
Ensure program compliance with documentation and other clinically related licensing requirements.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other clinicians, state agencies, DCF, schools, foster parents and other referral agencies.
Provide annual evaluations of work performance, establishing employee goals and monitoring progress with other clinical supervisors and director, develop and coordinate in-service training to address common needs of the program staff and interns.
Supervise student interns as determined by director.
Maintain a small caseload of clients in order to continue your clinical hours required toward independent licensure, as determined by Program Director.
Receive clinical supervision from LICSW Program Director toward said independent license (LICSW).