Clinical Supervisor- Community Based Youth & Family Services (LMHC/LICSW)

About the role

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit “Agency Without Walls” delivering comprehensive, community‑based supports to children, adolescents, and families across Rhode Island. Services are provided in homes, schools, and communities to help youth remain safely in the community.

The Tides Outreach Program (TOP) is a high‑intensity, community‑based program serving youth ages 8–21 involved in child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health systems. Teams are structured regionally to meet demand and case acuity, working collaboratively on a shared caseload of high‑risk youth and families. Frequent contact includes home visits, crisis response, skill‑building, and care coordination, grounded in Positive Youth Development, Family Systems Theory, and Motivational Interviewing.

Program structure & support

• Daily team meetings and case consultation
• Shared responsibility across multidisciplinary teams
• 24/7 on‑call structure with supervisory and clinical backup
• Ongoing clinical supervision and leadership support

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation and oversight to multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to a shared, team‑based caseload, including conducting diagnostic assessments and ongoing clinical involvement with youth and families
• Support staff in crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk management
• Review and guide biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning
• Partner with staff to adjust service intensity based on risk and need
• Participate in daily team meetings and ongoing case consultation
• Collaborate with DCYF, Family Court, schools, and community providers
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and clinical guidance

Work environment

Community‑based role with services delivered in homes, schools, and community settings. Work involves high‑acuity cases and dynamic service needs. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and shared responsibility.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling required, including day, evening, and some weekend availability.

Requirements

• LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT (required)
• Experience working with youth and families in community‑based, child welfare, or behavioral health settings
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and team collaboration
• Ability to support work with high‑risk, multi‑system involved youth
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required)

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, or other languages commonly spoken in RI communities)

Pay

Starting at $76,000+ annually. Compensation is based on experience, licensure, and language capacity, in alignment with organizational guidelines and market conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverages with access to ancillary insurance options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid sick and mental health, personal, and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Employee Affinity/Support Groups
• Wellness programming including complimentary massages
• After‑hours employee social events
• 403(b) contribution