Supervisor, Clinical

Community Health Alliance-Ohio•Hamilton, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Alliance is seeking an experienced, licensed Clinical Supervisor to lead and support outpatient services, with a focus on clinical documentation, quality oversight, utilization management, and staff development. The role combines clinical supervision, compliance monitoring, and operational support. The position is based in Hamilton, Ohio, and includes some evening hours and an on-call rotation. The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical leadership and support to behavioral health staff while helping ensure regulatory and organizational compliance, continuity of care, and high-quality services. The role may also provide direct clinical services when necessary, consistent with the employee’s licensure and scope of practice. Community Health Alliance provides mental health and substance use treatment across a continuum of care, including prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community-based services. The organization describes its approach as integrated, person-centered, evidence-based, collaborative, and focused on improving access to care and community well-being.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Ohio licensure as an LISW, LPCC, or IMFT, with supervisory designation where applicable.
At least three years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of the State of Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health State Plan Services Provider Requirements and Reimbursement Manual.
Knowledge of utilization management, prior authorization, medical necessity, and payer documentation requirements.
Experience supporting compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Expertise in diagnostic assessment, evidence-based treatment, and trauma-informed care.
Experience supervising clinicians in outpatient, community behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
Knowledge of the DSM and ASAM criteria.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and family-centered treatment approaches.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to learn and navigate electronic health record and payer authorization systems.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development to clinical staff while promoting clinical excellence and adherence to best practices.
Monitor clinical documentation, treatment planning, productivity, and service quality for compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Support initial and continued authorization requests by ensuring documentation demonstrates medical necessity and an appropriate level of care.
Track authorizations, reauthorizations, denials, and expiration dates to support continuity of care and timely submissions, and identify trends.
Collaborate with clinical staff, leadership, Quality, and Revenue Cycle to address issues and provide targeted coaching and training on medical necessity, clinical documentation, and payer requirements.
Support staff through case consultation, clinical training, and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes.
Foster collaboration among therapists, case managers, medical providers, schools, community partners, and families to support coordinated, person-centered care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and program development to strengthen clinical services and operational effectiveness.
Provide direct clinical services when necessary, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy, within licensure and scope of practice.
Promote a culture of compassion, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning that reflects the organization’s mission and values.