Behavioral Health Supervisor LMFT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide documented clinical supervision to associate‑licensed and unlicensed staff in accordance with DHS, AHCCCS, and ABBHE requirements.
• Deliver ongoing clinical monitoring, guidance, recommendations, training, and corrective feedback.
• Review, approve, and sign off on all required clinical documentation, including assessments and treatment plans.
• Perform quality review of clinical documentation at the time of clinical sign‑off.
• Monitor medical necessity documentation and provide feedback and corrective education as needed.
• Complete clinical review and sign‑off on all DCS and APS reports, in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance team.
• Participate in documentation audits, staff growth planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical growth opportunities and support for ongoing staff development.
• Support and monitor initial training, retraining, and remediation plans.
• Conduct clinical observations including but not limited to Child and Family Teams (CFTs) and for licensure requirements.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for evidence‑based practices and ethical decision‑making.
• Remain available throughout the clinic day to provide real‑time clinical consultation and oversight.
• Complete SMI (Serious Mental illness) evaluations as assigned.
• Support clinic and provider transfer requests, ensuring continuity and appropriateness of care.
• Cover assigned Care Team inboxes when staff are out to ensure timely clinical and administrative follow‑up.
• Work closely with all BH service lines, Quality and Compliance team, clinic leadership, and the multidisciplinary teams within the clinic.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision‑making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to train, coach, and support diverse clinical staff.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation review skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative and solution‑focused leadership style.
• Ability to adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Active, unrestricted clinical license - LMFT license required.
• Active registration on the AZBBHE Clinical Supervision Registry in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑licensure clinical experience.
• 1+ years of experience supervising associate‑licensed or unlicensed behavioral health staff preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical necessity, clinical documentation, and behavioral health regulations.