Overview

The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical oversight to a maximum of eight behavioral health providers in the delivery of assessment, goal setting, treatment, and crisis management services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The CS must provide their own malpractice insurance ($1M per claim; $3M in the aggregate) and complete mandatory agency orientation and training (during paid time).

Key Role Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisees virtually for weekly supervision. Supervision must be conducted via visual-audio technology (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, e.g.).
• Provide group supervision for up to 6 LMSWs on a bi-monthly basis.
• Maintain detailed supervision records to be submitted on a monthly. Records should reference a client by medical record number.
• Complete clinical review of documentation to ensure it is thorough and completed within 3 business days.
• Provide review and co-signature for encounter notes that are completed by supervisees who are not independently licensed.
• Conduct chart audits as requested to ensure quality care. Provide training and support on identified needs and growth areas.
• Assist with cross-discipline care coordination among supervisees through case conferences and team meetings.
• Provide insight in performance evaluation process. Report any disciplinary or performance related matters to the Senior Director within 1 business day of discovery. 
• Demonstrate positive regard and respect for clients through speech and actions. Utilizes and models a client-centered, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations, monitor outcomes, create a culture of open communication, and help supervisees solve complex problems through individual and group supervision
• Assist with cross-discipline care coordination among supervisees through case conferences and team meetings
• Ensure that supervisees complete documentation within the clients’ electronic health record (athenaOne) in a manner that is easy to understand and in accordance with established formats and required timeframes. 
• Conduct chart audits as requested to ensure quality care 
• Provide review and co-signature for encounter notes that are completed by supervisees who are not independently licensed 
• Provide input into performance evaluations of supervisees. Report any disciplinary or performance related matters to supervisor in a timely matter
• Models and reinforces the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance
• Protect clients’ personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant health care-related IT security regulations
• Immediately responsive by phone or email within contracted hours

Knowledge, Experience and Skills 

Formal Education and Training (all required)

• Master’s Degree in Social Work 
• Currently licensed in Maryland as a LCSW-C 
• Registered as a supervisor with the Board of Social Work Examiners 

Experience  

• Two years providing supervision to staff and/or student learners preferred
• One year supervising staff and building team cohesion in a remote environment required
• Three years providing therapy to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders
• Three years providing case management services to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders

Skills 

• Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning
• Willingness to integrate relevant principles into practice such as Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Housing First
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexible approach, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative style
• Demonstrate comfort with change by approaching it optimistically and helps their supervisees to do the same. Proactively seeks clarity regarding change in a productive, collaborative manner.
• Able to work with clients who have serious behavioral health challenges, manage crisis situations and assess for safety

*In-eligible for sign-on bonus

Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and inclusion. We make a particular effort to recruit and promote Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) for open positions. BIPOC, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.

This is a 100% remote position. General telework location must be within the state of Maryland.