Description

Purpose:

To supervise a team of therapists working with the adult and youth population living with various mental health problems and providing therapeutic interventions to consumers which facilitate their illness self-management, skill building, identification and use of natural supports, as well as use of community resources. Will meet regularly with staff to further their development in their roles as therapists providing services to consumers, as well as assisting in managing issues of concern as they arise for consumers and staff members. In a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner, provides guidance to staff and services to consumers. Serves as advocate for C4’s mission, vision and brand. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide clinical supervision of the team of 5-6 staff
• Lead team meetings
• Schedule staff hours and ensure appropriate coverage
• Train new employees on procedures and clinical functions
• Ensures documentation quality, completion and compliance at all times. Monitors timelines and agency policies and procedures according to agency’s guidelines
• Develops, coaches, guides and determines individual performance expectations for direct reports
• Compiles reports and gathers data as requested
• Adheres to confidentiality practices and procedures according to agency policies
• Maintains license and/or certification for position
• Responsible for prioritizing own and others’ work to ensure completion
• Adheres to ethical practices
• Collect, review and utilize data on services to inform program/department expansion
• Occasionally conduct mental health assessments when necessary, which include clinical interviews of adults and youth (in collaboration with guardians), determine preliminary DSM V diagnosis, and identify treatment goals and objectives 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work/Psychology, an appropriate human service field, or relevant field preferred.
• LCSW/LCPC Licensure required
• 2 years of therapy and case management experience is required
• Well-organized with a client-centered approach 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite 

Competencies (Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Experience): 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High level of organization 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Competence working with both adult and youth populations
• Comfort with multi-tasking and with deadlines 
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills and ability to develop solutions to problems
• Excellent time-management skills 
• Strong interpersonal and social abilities
• Ability to be respectful of the diverse cultures of agency staff and consumers served and to provide culturally appropriate, competent and individualized treatment according to each client’s age, gender, race, ethnicity and culture
• Understanding of personal and professional boundaries
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills 
• Ability to comprehend complex ideas and complex diagnostic histories of consumers
• Able to take initiative in identifying modifications to streamline processes