Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Program Manager in oversight of clinical services in order to ensure that therapeutic services for youth in our program are held to the standard of best practice, attuned to the client’s culture, and clinically appropriate; provides clinical supervision for clinicians and signs BBS hours; assists in interviewing for open positions and on-boarding of new employees; provides oversight and supervision of clinical trainees from local universities used in the program and maintains the collaborative relationship with the university programs; Facilitates weekly group supervision with program staff; Holds an active clinical caseload focused on higher needs cases and cases in transition.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist all leadership positions in overseeing the hiring and on-boarding process for the program, including resume reviews, phone screens, in person interviews, calling of references, initial staff training, on-going training, and outreach to local schools, universities, and community programs
• Provide weekly individual supervision of clinical staff, and provide group supervision for the staff
• Track staff caseloads, productivity, and documentation requirements
• Provide oversite of staff documentation and approval when supervisor approval is required
• Holds an active clinical caseload focused on higher needs cases and cases in transition
• Maintain resource library and clinical tools for staff
• Oversight of therapy services in the program, including reviewing referrals, assigning of cases, and clinical assistance to staff in therapy role
• Attend committee meetings in line with clinical supervision duties, which could include SUD committee, Clinical Standards, Reflective Supervision, IDEA, and the training committee
• Assist with manager vacation coverage tasks
• Maintains clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff and administrative personnel within and between SDCC programs
• Fulfills training requirements including Cerner, cultural competency, HIPAA, and all applicable EBP training
• Maintains current licensure
• Perform special projects and other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clinical supervision of clinicians in the program; Will also supervise Trainees from local universities; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; motivating, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Must be 2 years post licensed clinician (MFT, LCSW, or PhD) in the state of California with experience supervising interns
• Clinical experience working with kids and families and knowledge of best practice and appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Valid Driver’s License (DL)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience in clinical training, supervision, management, and/or leadership
• Knowledge of Child Welfare and Probation systems of care
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices
• Trained in Cerner (on-line medical records system)
• Bilingual Spanish