MST Supervisor (MFT, LCSW, LPCC)

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS•San Diego, CA

19d

About The Position

The MST Supervisor provides clinical supervision and consultation to BBS-registered staff and student interns, including individual and group supervision, clinical assessment guidance, in-service training, and clinical consultation. The role collaborates with participating schools and other stakeholders, supports staff competency, and helps ensure client clinical needs are met. The supervisor also reviews documentation, maintains confidentiality, participates in program meetings, and completes contractually required documentation while meeting minimum billable requirements for direct client services. The position carries clinical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for an MST team of two therapists. It includes weekly group supervision and training to support adherence to MST principles and the MST analytic process, as well as individual supervision to address clinician competency needs and barriers to effective treatment. The supervisor ensures clinicians have clinical and administrative support 24 hours a day, seven days a week; collaborates with the MST Expert; promotes MST to stakeholders; manages referrals and clinician caseloads; and tracks and reports clinical outcomes and program practices. The supervisor may also provide MST to one or two families or provide clinical coverage when program needs require it. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Duties may change, and this description is not a comprehensive list of all activities and responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Current California BBS license as an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Two years of clinical experience post-licensing.
Valid California driver’s license.
Current auto insurance meeting contract requirements.
Understanding of cultural competency.
If working in a substance use disorder program, a negative tuberculosis test conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within five working days of employment.
If working in a substance use disorder program, valid CPR and first aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
Bilingual ability.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision to BBS-registered staff, interns, and other assigned staff.
Provide clinical assessment guidelines, assessment skills reviews, and consultation resources.
Collaborate with participating schools; attend required training; maintain communication and provide reports.
Provide in-service training and ensure client clinical needs are being met.
Review staff charting for completeness and compliance with standards of care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
Maintain confidentiality of client care and participate in scheduled program meetings.
Carry clinical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for an MST team of two therapists.
Conduct weekly MST team group supervision and training to support adherence to MST principles and the MST analytic process, and clinician competency in implementing interventions.
Conduct individual supervision as needed to address clinician competency needs and barriers to effective MST treatment.
Ensure clinical and administrative support is available to clinicians 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Collaborate with external community stakeholders and internal provider-agency stakeholders.
Promote and educate internal and external stakeholders about MST.
Generate and manage case referrals and manage clinician caseloads.
Collaborate with the MST Expert on program implementation and continued development of the supervisor’s clinical skills and knowledge of relevant research.
Manage and report data on clinical outcomes and program practices.
Deliver MST to a caseload of one to two families when needed to address program needs, or provide clinical coverage.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options through Anthem.
HSA-eligible medical plan options.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Long-term disability coverage and voluntary short-term disability options.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees.
Voluntary supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Employee referral bonus program.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.