Supervising Clinician (26-27 SY)

Freire Schools•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Freire Charter High School is seeking a Supervising Clinician to join their school-based mental health program. This part-time, salaried position involves providing clinical counseling to young people and supervising graduate-level interns. The role requires a blend of on-site and virtual supervision, with a focus on supporting the development of emerging clinicians and ensuring consistent student support. The Supervising Clinician will work closely with the Director of Emotional Supports to manage intern progress, review clinical notes, and contribute to the overall development and implementation of the Emotional Support program. The position emphasizes a humanistic and ethical approach to clinical work, with a strong understanding of trauma, secondary trauma, and the interconnectedness of healing and liberation.

Requirements

Current licensure in PA as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or a licensure in related mental health field
Clinical experience working with youth
Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and adhere to numerous deadlines
Demonstrates flexibility and maintains confidentiality
Willingness to think outside the box and explore possibilities for clinical work in a school-based community mental health setting
Experience and training in the treatment of trauma and complex trauma
Ability to approach clinical work dialectically
Rigorously ethical in practice
Passion for supporting the development of new clinicians with patience, encouragement, and rigorous accountability
Willingness to provide feedback that is honest and constructive
Empathetic to the struggles of interns, supporting them in identifying their personal limits, strengths
Willingness to name and explore dynamics of countertransference

Nice To Haves

PA certification as a school counselor (held by Director of Emotional Supports, implying potential for collaboration or mentorship)

Responsibilities

Provide clinical site supervision to interns from graduate programs in counseling, social work, and creative and performing arts therapies
Meet regularly with Director of Emotional Support to review intern progress and address programmatic concerns
Complete university evaluations for assigned supervisees and coordinate with Director to ensure that all required paperwork is completed related to interns
Be present for an annual intern onboarding, taking place in mid-to-late August prior to the start of school
Review clinical notes and monitor session frequency to ensure that interns are up-to-date with paperwork and that Freire students are receiving consistent support from the ES program
Identify and share external trainings or resources relevant to interns or the wider ES program
Meet with Freire admin and other staff as needed
Attend schoolwide professional development sessions when requested to do so by the Director of Emotional Support
Generally assist in the development and implementation of the Emotional Support program
Be available for limited summer responsibilities as needed (less than 10 hours per month)