Clinical Supervisor: Adolescent SUD

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor-Adolescent (SUD)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Youth Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate clinical leader who wants to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth and families? The Clinical Supervisor (SUD) role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful, recovery‑focused work while shaping high‑quality substance use disorder and mental health services in the community. You'll join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive-while also mentoring and developing clinicians, influencing program direction, and driving continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who values clinical excellence, strong relationships, thoughtful supervision, and mission‑driven work.

In this role, the Clinical Supervisor (SUD) provides daily clinical and operational oversight of program services, ensuring care is ethical, effective, and compliant with regulatory and accreditation standards. The supervisor balances direct client care with leadership responsibilities, including staff supervision, quality assurance, program coordination, and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure comprehensive, person‑centered treatment.

Life in St. Louis, Missouri offers a unique blend of affordability, culture, and community. From vibrant neighborhoods and renowned healthcare systems to parks, museums, and a strong sense of civic pride, St. Louis is a welcoming place to live and work while making a difference close to home.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily clinical operations to ensure high‑quality, recovery‑oriented substance use disorder and mental health services
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and coaching to assigned team members, fostering professional growth and strong clinical practice
• Facilitate weekly clinical case staffing, diagnostic disposition meetings, and treatment planning discussions
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and individual, family, and group therapy as required to meet program needs
• Monitor service delivery to ensure appropriate frequency, intensity, and clinical justification of services
• Review clinical documentation, progress notes, and client records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Coordinate services and collaborate with community partners, referral sources, and external agencies
• Complete monthly and quarterly chart reviews and track quality improvement indicators, addressing deficiencies as needed
• Develop and maintain program schedules that meet client needs while respecting client rights and responsibilities
• Support budget oversight by monitoring service utilization, expenditures, and fiscal projections in collaboration with leadership
• Ensure uninterrupted program coverage through staff scheduling, coverage planning, and time‑off approvals
• Respond to crisis situations and ensure incident reporting is completed in accordance with policy
• Promote team communication, address concerns or complaints, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain awareness of organizational goals and contribute to long‑ and short‑term program objectives

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least three (3) years of substance use disorder treatment experience and one (1) year of supervisory experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least four (4) years of substance use disorder treatment experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience

AND

• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board or applicable State Board with four (4) years of substance use disorder treatment experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience

OR

• Missouri‑licensed counselor, psychologist, or physician with at least one (1) year of substance use disorder treatment experience and one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Must meet Missouri requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
• Ability to provide effective clinical supervision, training, and performance feedback
• Strong knowledge of evidence‑based practices, regulatory standards, and quality improvement principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
• Required certifications and trainings must be attained and maintained as outlined by policy

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time with occasional standing or walking
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
• Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing, documentation, and writing during the workday

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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