Clinical Supervisor

The Clinical Supervisor will oversee a team of mental health professionals that providecommunity based behavioral health support through a multitude of services. Theprimary responsibility of the Clinical Supervisor is to ensure that staff are deliveringdirect client care, are adhering to best practices, ethical standards, and establishedregulatory guidelines. This is achieved through a combination of direct observation,regular supervision sessions, case reviews, and providing professional developmentopportunities. Utilizing a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques, diagnosticcriteria, and intervention strategies, the Clinical Supervisor offers critical guidance thatwill aid direct care staff in refining their skills and enhancing their clinical judgment toimprove client outcomes. The Clinical Supervisor plays a key role in organizationalleadership by providing feedback on policy implementation, conducting performanceevaluations, and facilitating training programs. Whether in hospitals, community clinics,or educational institutions, the Clinical Supervisor will ensure that clinical services aredelivered effectively, ethically, and compassionately, thus safeguarding both the well-being of clients and the integrity of the healthcare system. At times, it will be required tostep in and fill in for direct reports when they are unavailable to render services toclients in the community. As a content expert, the Clinical Supervisor will mentor a teamon practice standards, quality of interventions, problem resolution, and critical thinking.Duties and Responsibilities: Providing clinical supervision and guidance to a team of healthcare professionals Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback to improveclinical skills Implementing and monitoring treatment plans for patients Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive careto clients Participating in peer-to-peer discussions for service authorization approvals Assisting in hiring, training, and orientation of new direct care staff Resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise within the clinical team Supervising and monitoring the work of mental health professionals Providing supervision, guidance, and training to mental health professionals Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well asprofessional ethical standards Assessing the clinical needs of clients and facilitating appropriate treatmentplanning Reviewing and approving treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinicaldocumentation Conducting regular staff meetings and providing ongoing feedback to mentalhealth professionals Managing crisis situations and providing clinical consultation as needed Participating in quality improvement initiatives and efforts to enhance the deliveryof behavioral health services Other duties as assignedRequirements: Unrestricted license in Virginia as an LCSW or LPC or license eligible stronglypreferred but not required 2+ years of supervisory experience strongly preferred Strong behavioral health evaluation skills including risk assessment and commondiagnoses Strong understanding and familiarity with levels of care and how to navigate thebehavioral health system Extensive knowledge (5 years or more) of healthcare systems and relevantcommunity resources Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity, values,beliefs, and behaviors Experience with client centered practices including harm reduction approach andmotivational interviewing Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determineappropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies related tobehavioral health needs of patients Ability to express self adequately in written and oral communication and tocommunicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting withclients, families, staff and agencies Self-management skills, including ability to prioritize and organize Ability to work with a diverse, safety-net population Skilled at working alongside difficult to engage patients—capacity to buildrapport, trust Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, timemanagement skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Computer competency, inclusive of the ability to access and enter data throughthe electronic medical record system and manage personal email system