Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Services

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as primary therapist to an assigned caseload with approximately 30-40% of time spent client facing.
• Provides individual and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention as needed.
• Completes Screenings, Clinical Assessments, Diagnostic Impressions and outlines treatment recommendations for adults, children and families.
• Develops Safety and Wellness Recovery Action Plans and support follow up to client emergencies with goals and objectives established.
• Promotes the involvement of family and/or significant others in the recovery process.
• Participates in responding to emergency needs/on-site crisis response, and on-call rotation as needed.
• Ensure effective coordination of care for patients, including linkage to other community support services and referrals to external providers as clinically indicated.
• Provide routine individual/group supervision and support to clinical staff, as well as debriefing support for all CCBHC staff following significant events as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, with open communication, that promotes professional growth and team cohesion.
• Orient all new assigned staff members to agency culture, values and mission, as well as schedule shadowing and other duties as assigned during orientation process.
• Maintain adequate clinic coverage and assist in ensuring adequate coverage for after-hours/open access needs.
• Ensure that all clinical staff adhere to best practices and maintain the highest standards of client care.
• Works collaboratively with the administrative team and senior leadership in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures that align with the achievement of the Agency’s strategic goals, mission and vision.
• Aid in the recruitment, training, and overall management of a team of healthcare professionals, including QHP’s, CASAC’s and student interns.
• Conduct, at minimum, 90-day and annual performance evaluations, providing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities for staff, assuring that staff adhere to Agency policy and procedures, as well as receive ongoing professional development and training that aligns with both staff interest and Agency needs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge. Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Perform clinical documentation as required by regulatory oversight government agencies.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a licensable mental health field required.
• Master’s degree and terminate licensure in social work (LCSW/LCSW-R) preferred.
• Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, with a license and diagnostic privileges (LMHC-D), may be considered.
• Will consider LMSW or LMHC for contingent appointment if able to achieve terminate licensure within 6 months of employment (LCSW/LMHC-D).
• 3-5 years of experience counseling adults, families, and/or children with SMI.
• 1-2 years prior direct supervisory experience in a mental health setting, preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.