MST Supervisor (MFT, LCSW, LPCC)

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•San Diego, CA

20d•$44 - $46

About The Position

The MST Supervisor provides clinical supervision to Board of Behavioral Sciences (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 clinicians in delivering treatment consistent with MST principles, and helps ensure client clinical needs are met. The supervisor has clinical and administrative responsibility for an MST team of two therapists and may deliver MST to one or two families or provide clinical coverage as program needs require. The position includes reviewing staff documentation for completeness and compliance, meeting contractual documentation and minimum billable requirements, maintaining client confidentiality, managing referrals and clinician caseloads, and reporting clinical outcome and program-practice data. The supervisor collaborates with the MST Expert to support program implementation and ongoing clinical development, and ensures clinicians have clinical and administrative support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role requires a master's degree and a current California BBS license as an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC, as well as two years of post-licensure clinical experience. A valid California driver's license and current auto insurance are also required. Experience in mental health or substance use disorder services, bilingual ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software are preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Current California BBS license as an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
Two years of clinical experience post-licensing required.
Valid California driver’s license required.
Current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
Cultural competency understanding required.
For a substance use disorder program, a negative tuberculosis test under licensed medical supervision must be completed within 45 working days of hire or within five working days of employment; valid CPR and first aid certification are required 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 and interns, and to other assigned staff or interns.
Provide clinical assessment guidelines, review clinical assessment skills, and serve as a consultation resource.
Collaborate with 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 clients’ care.
Participate in scheduled program meetings and perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Carry clinical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for an MST team of two therapists.
Conduct weekly group supervision and training for the MST team 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 implementation of 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 stakeholders within the provider agency.
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 clinical skills and knowledge of relevant research.
Manage and report data on clinical outcomes and program practices.
Deliver MST to a caseload of one or two families when required by program needs, or provide clinical coverage when necessary.

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 and 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 opportunities for career growth.