Clinical Supervisor

About the role

The Clinical Supervisor provides leadership and clinical oversight to therapists delivering services across multiple settings, including school-based mental health through Kent School Services Network (KSSN), home or community-based services via Network180’s CCBHC model, and the D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s residential campus. This role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and families by guiding clinicians in assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, and effective linkage to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Family Preservation Program Manager in hiring and onboarding staff assigned to the team.
• Maintain a caseload as needed, based on program needs and staffing levels.
• Provide ongoing supervision and coaching to assigned staff, including:
  • Regular review of performance, clinical skills, and professional development needs
  • Formal evaluations at 3 months and annually in collaboration with the Clinical Program Manager
  • Targeted support to address competency gaps and reduce barriers to effective treatment
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice models and agency clinical standards.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel and Kent School Services Network partners.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and meets agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call supervisor rotation to ensure continuous (24/7) clinical and administrative support coverage.
• Promote staff wellness and a trauma-informed work environment through use of agency wellness resources, Sanctuary practices, and reflective supervision.
• Ensure services are culturally responsive and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of clients and families.
• Monitor clinical practice to ensure:
  • Engagement of all key participants in services
  • Completion of comprehensive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and multisystemic assessments
  • Development of treatment plans informed by ecological and presenting needs
• Ensure timely and thorough completion of all required clinician documentation, including records and reports.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, including case record reviews.
• Support compliance with Network 180 contracts by contributing to the achievement of annual program goals and performance expectations.
• Ensure all services align with agency policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements.
• Review and approve clinician reports and correspondence prior to distribution.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, while modeling and supporting appropriate professional boundaries and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Education requirements are a Master’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Licensed to practice therapy in the state of Michigan.
• Strong knowledge of the common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children.
• Skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school culture.
• Ability to assess and develop the potential of the clinicians and to lead the staff assigned to their supervision.
• The ability to withstand and deal constructively with personal and staff frustrations and disappointments.
• The ability to work positively in carrying out agency policies and practices, as well as internal and external influences.
• The ability to collaborate on creative and innovative ideas to the Clinical Program Manager to strengthen and expand services to meet the changing human needs of the agency and community.
• The ability to articulate ideas and prepare written reports and correspondence that are of a high professional standard and are grammatically correct.
• The ability to positively collaborate with the Family Preservation Program Manager and others on the administrative and support staff in carrying out department and agency policies, both in respect to services and personnel management.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a car available always.
• Ability to work with school, human service, behavioral health, and medical health personnel, understanding and working effectively within the dynamics of various agencies and public schools.
• Knowledge of differing lifestyles and cultures, experience, or training in work with children or adults, understanding and knowledge of clinical issues of foster and adopted children and families, training or practice in individual or group counseling, interviewing, family assessment, and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and linguistic differences in all interactions with youth, families and employees.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child development and child management.

Skills

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide others by setting clear, collaboratively developed expectations and goals; providing timely, respectful, culturally responsive, and bi-culturally aware guidance and feedback that supports psychological safety across diverse identities.
• Motivation: Ability to inspire and encourage others by recognizing individual strengths, cultural differences, and personal needs; fostering a supportive environment that promotes productivity, self-direction, and well-being.
• Working under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure and use healthy coping strategies when exposed to stress, while promoting a supportive environment that reduces unnecessary pressure and encourages collective problem-solving.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to set priorities and allocate resources equitably, using inclusive planning methods to effectively achieve responsibilities and objectives while accommodating diverse work styles and needs.
• Integrity: Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures consistently and equitably, acting in a fair, transparent, and just manner while maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual dignity.
• Resource Management: Ability to use organizational resources responsibly and equitably by considering costs, benefits, and impacts on diverse groups, and selecting the most inclusive and sustainable options.
• Communication: Ability to express and receive ideas clearly and respectfully using inclusive, accessible, and culturally aware communication methods; demonstrating active listening and adapting communication for diverse audiences and group sizes.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing work environments, priorities, or organizational needs with openness and flexibility, while supporting others through change and considering the varied impacts on individuals.
• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions and decisions by engaging in reflective practice, learning from mistakes, and upholding equitable and transparent standards.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Ability to recognize, respect, and adapt to cultural differences, promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of care.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, D.A. Blodgett – St. John's offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.

Pay

$58,000 - $61,235 per year

Schedule

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt