Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) at all three sites, evaluates their performance, and collaborates with HR and the department director to oversee recruiting, hiring, and training of new BHCs.
• Schedules, approves paid time off, and handles time reporting issues for the Coordinator.
• Oversees clinical issues related to BH services provided by BHCs, including clinical quality management, tracking grant deliverables, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
• Participates in strategic planning and vision casting for the Behavioral Health Department, facilitating department meetings and risk management trainings.
• Attends external meetings with the Health Federation and other referral partners as needed.
• Provides clinical supervision (individual and group) hours for pre-licensed behavioral health associates.

Behavioral Health Consultation (Direct Service Provision)

• Works as part of the primary care team, providing quick and accurate clinical assessments for patients in the exam room and patient care hubs using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelines, and provides appropriate referrals to outside agencies as indicated.
• Designs culturally appropriate behavioral health interventions using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Maintains compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates with and educates patients regarding self-care; supports and facilitates patient goal-setting.
• Responds quickly to urgent/emergent needs.
• Integrates faith and practice into patient care; provides effective spiritual intervention and referral to staff chaplains as indicated.

Other Responsibilities

• Meets with the Director of Behavioral Health for supervision and case review.
• Identifies and integrates community resources into practice, collaborating with community behavioral health agencies and others to optimize patient care.
• Continuously expands personal and professional knowledge by attending relevant trainings, conferences, and events.
• Maintains licensure requirements.
• Participates in departmental and clinic meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.