(1302) Counseling Supervisor

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director of Clinical Operations, the Counseling Supervisor provides clinical supervision, leadership, and programmatic oversight to Counselors, Behavioral Health Consultants, and Behavioral Health Specialists serving individuals across all eight counties within the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) catchment area. The position supports delivery of high‑quality, person‑centered, integrated behavioral health services that promote recovery, stability, and improved outcomes. The role is remote; the incumbent must reside within the BTCS catchment area (Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee, and Williamson counties).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, direction, and support to assigned counseling staff (Counselors, Behavioral Health Consultants, Behavioral Health Specialists).
• Monitor clinical practice and ensure services are delivered within each staff member’s scope of practice and applicable professional standards.
• Support staff development and competency, provide guidance on complex clinical and behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to promote coordinated care, effective service delivery, and continuity across the eight‑county catchment area.
• Support development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical processes and procedures to ensure compliance with BTCS policies, federal/state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Promote ethical and legal standards of practice, quality clinical documentation, appropriate service delivery, and adherence to clinical and programmatic expectations.
• Provide oversight and guidance regarding clinical performance, documentation, service coordination, and resolution of clinical, consumer, crisis, and casework concerns.
• Assist in identifying service delivery barriers and implementing solutions that support quality care and effective program operations.
• Support recruitment, orientation, training, and ongoing professional development of assigned counseling staff.
• Provide regular clinical supervision and performance feedback, assist with staff evaluations and performance improvement activities, and promote accountability for quality service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other supervisors and program leaders to address staffing needs, support workforce development, and maintain effective service delivery across the Center’s service area.
• Participate in hiring activities, review related documentation, and assist with resolution of staff concerns and performance issues.
• Promote integration of behavioral health services across all lines of business within BTCS and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure individuals receive appropriate interventions based on assessed needs, authorized services, and available resources.
• Support coordination across funding sources and programs, including collaboration with medical providers, nursing staff, case management, and other service providers, to promote integrated, person‑centered care.
• Assist staff in addressing client concerns and satisfaction with services and serve as a resource for staff, persons receiving services, families, and community partners regarding counseling and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Texas LCSW licensure; OR Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field and current Texas LPC or LMFT licensure.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred: LCSW clinical licensure; bilingual ability; two years’ experience working with individuals with severe mental illness; experience across the lifespan; willingness to learn and provide CBT, TF‑CBT, CPT and/or play therapy in a community clinic setting; experience working with individuals, groups, and families.