Social Work Residency Senior Clinical Supervisor LCSW

The Jewish Board•Queens, NY

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Supervisor, LCSW is a member of the program’s leadership team, primarily responsible for clinical supervision and the professional development of licensed staff providing treatment in the clinic. The role also oversees implementation of evidence-based or innovative clinical services and models of care. The supervisor teaches, coaches, and supervises Social Work Residents individually and in groups in partnership with the Social Work Residency Program and external evidence-based trainers. They are expected to have, or work toward, credentialing in a residency program evidence-based model, which may involve carrying a small caseload and receiving supervision. The supervisor ensures clients receive timely access to quality clinical services, including crisis services; oversees functions that support clinical operations; and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations, CARF standards, and funding requirements. The position includes clinical service and staff development, personnel responsibilities, and administrative and program operations duties.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work.
New York State clinical social work licensure (LCSW).
At least 5 years of experience working in clinics as a supervisor and/or certification in at least one evidence-based model.
Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Excellent organizational, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in DBT, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, or CPP; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify clinical service gaps at the program level and develop solutions.
Lead or oversee implementation of evidence-based treatments and innovative models of care in partnership with the training department and external agencies.
Work with program leadership to identify and assign clients who may benefit from residency evidence-based models.
Participate in evidence-based practice training and consultation and support Social Work Residents in implementing evidence-based models.
Ensure assigned staff maintain active caseloads as defined by clinic executive leadership and help clinicians maximize direct-care time.
Teach, assess, and monitor clinicians’ documentation timeliness, time management, and organizational skills.
Develop clinicians’ competency in individual, group, and family therapy; teach person-centered treatment planning and ensure interdisciplinary, client-driven plans.
Maintain written supervisory notes documenting clinicians’ strengths and areas for improvement.
Provide direct client services as needed, including intakes and crisis interventions.
Develop strategies to ensure timely client access and improve engagement in care.
Supervise crisis intervention services.
Implement quality improvement initiatives and participate in quality assurance activities, including chart reviews and utilization management.
Integrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment, and vocational components of the program.
Monitor and follow up on program incidents.
Oversee clinicians with a combined caseload of up to 600 clients when all supervisees are LCSWs, or up to 450 clients when the supervisees include both LCSWs and LMSWs.
Provide weekly supervision to Social Work Residents and non-resident clinicians as needed.
Collaborate with program leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in hiring and orienting new staff and collaborate with the Learning Department on recruiting and orienting Social Work Residents.
Complete performance appraisals on time and address performance concerns clearly and appropriately.
Conduct or participate in staff training and development.
Monitor staff attendance and vacation scheduling to ensure program coverage.
Supervise staff as appropriate to licensure.
Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and other assigned meetings.
Ensure the program and staff comply with applicable regulations and standards of care.
Use electronic databases to monitor billing and address fiscal or billing issues.
Identify and develop systems to improve program operations.
Serve as backup to the Director or other supervisors and may assume operational responsibility.
Implement change management effectively and analyze and interpret data to make data-driven decisions.
Participate in residency program quality improvement and assurance activities, including surveys and evaluations.
Liaise and collaborate regularly with the Social Work Residency/Learning Department team.