Licensed Clinical Supervisor

SAN DIEGO YOUTH SERVICES • San Diego, CA

just now • $91,000 - $93,000

About The Position

San Diego Youth Services is hiring a full-time, exempt Licensed Clinical Supervisor in its Quality Management department, based in San Diego. The role provides clinical oversight and helps develop and maintain integrated, trauma-informed treatment for youth and families affected by co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The position oversees contracted components and coordinates clinical supervision, training, documentation quality, quality assurance and improvement, and relationships with universities, county partners, and other providers. It works collaboratively with Program Managers and Directors of Service and provides clinical oversight for assigned programs.

The supervisor provides clinical supervision to program staff, clinical staff, trainees, interns, and volunteers; supports case assignments and progress; consults on clinical emergencies; contributes to staff training; and conducts record reviews, assessments, and audits as appropriate. The role also supports contract administration, community partnerships, reporting, and projects aligned with agency and community health priorities. It requires maintaining confidentiality and applicable privacy standards, including HIPAA, and following on-call procedures when assigned.

San Diego Youth Services provides services to homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth through housing, foster care, community centers, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and related supports. The organization has approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers and serves youth across San Diego County. The agency emphasizes equity, inclusion, social justice, and supportive, welcoming work environments. The position may involve working from home, on the road, or in an office, as well as occasional travel between agency and other local sites.

Requirements

• California clinical license required: LCSW, MFT, or LPCC.
• At least two years of post-licensure experience.
• Completion of the minimum California supervisor courses required to provide supervision.
• Documented ability to supervise clinical staff, trainees/interns, and volunteers.
• Understanding of and commitment to the agency's mission and vision.
• Specific knowledge and experience working with high-risk children, youth, and their families.
• Willingness to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care and dual-diagnosis treatment.
• Ability to create and facilitate training presentations.
• Criminal clearance, including a Child Abuse Index Check.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle registration.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and in multiple settings, and to represent a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including extended stationary and computer-based work, occasional movement and local travel, and occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Bilingual ability.
• Lived experience as a consumer of services.
• Experience with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services Medi-Cal documentation standards and the SmartCare Health Record EHR.
• Experience in trauma-informed and dual-diagnosis programs.
• Experience supervising, training, and scheduling staff; working with youth and designing youth leadership systems, preferably in alcohol and/or drug treatment or residential settings.
• Completion of, or willingness to take, AAMFT Approved Supervision courses and work toward becoming an Approved Supervisor.
• Knowledge of law enforcement, school, and child protective service systems.
• Willingness to obtain Alcohol and Other Drug Certification.
• Management and program development skills.
• Experience using Excel for data collection and interpretation, Word, PowerPoint, and building and interpreting surveys.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated treatment approaches for youth and families with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders, ensuring trauma-informed services meet agency quality standards.
• Facilitate the application, interview, and assignment process for agency trainees and interns.
• Train, support, and manage volunteers as applicable.
• Provide individual and group clinical supervision weekly and as needed to staff, trainees, interns, and volunteers.
• Use co-therapy, live supervision, and audio/visual methods for teaching and supervision as required.
• Be available to consult with staff on clinical emergencies, including safety, legal, and ethical issues.
• Consult with program managers and attend treatment teams.
• Participate in the agency Training team and develop and facilitate trainings for staff and volunteers.
• Assist with client assignments and monitor case progress from intake through termination.
• Conduct weekly quality assurance and improvement reviews to ensure documentation standards are followed.
• Perform record reviews in agency EHRs and participate in audits and county meetings as appropriate.
• Perform clinical youth and family assessments as requested.
• Monitor service delivery and contract administration as needed.
• Maintain outreach and collaboration with schools, law enforcement, child protective services, alternative sites, mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, hospitals, and other providers as needed.
• Implement projects consistent with community health and agency direction.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Maintain written and statistical reports on program activity.
• Maintain certification for clinical supervision of clinical staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Protect confidential and protected health information in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Respond to service partners during crises or urgent matters outside normal business hours by following on-call procedures when assigned to the on-call rotation.
• Adhere to agency standards and support volunteers, communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds, foster equity and inclusion, and help maintain warm, welcoming, and safe work environments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO, 2 floating holidays, and 12.5 paid holidays (32.5 paid days off).
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual bonus of $2,000 for staff fully bilingual in Spanish.
• Annual bonus of $1,500 for staff proficient in Spanish.
• Parental leave.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior