Part-time Clinical Supervisor (4-6 hours/week)

Position Title: Part-time Clinical Supervisor (4-6 hours/week)

Reports to CEO and Clinical Director

Overview:

Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS), a non-profit, community mental health clinic, has a part-time supervisory position available for a licensed clinician (Psychologist/LMFT/LCSW) to join our professional team. We have been serving its mission for over 65 years: to offer accessible and inclusive mental health services to the community and to provide quality training to pre-licensed therapists. AMCS is known in the community for the quality of our services and has a reputation among academic programs for providing remarkable training in psychodynamic therapy. Those who work at AMCS express appreciation for the welcoming and collegial environment.

AMCS is seeking a clinical supervisor who is an engaging supervisory group facilitator with a particular expertise in teaching supervisees how to conduct initial consultations with clients, which includes: conducting a clinical interview, assessing history and symptoms, fee setting, diagnosing and professional report writing.

Clinical Responsibilities:

·        Facilitating a weekly supervision group with no more than eight pre-licensed therapists.

·        Teach clinical interviewing and diagnostic skills using DSM5-TR to inform the treatment plan.

·        Work with supervisees to assess and determine if the needs of clients are best met by AMCS or a referral.

·        Teach training therapists to assess for potential safety, legal, and ethical issues.

·        Assist supervisees with learning how to balance a clinical interview with a therapeutic and empathic stance.

Administrative Responsibilities:

·        Review and approve clinical documentation for professionalism, quality and accuracy.

·        Review client files for completion and readiness for services.

·        Evaluate skill development of training therapists.

·        Monitor supervisee’s compliance with policies and procedures of AMCS.

·        Provide feedback to therapists, including evaluations and communications with their universities.

·        Attend monthly Supervisor’s Meetings held the first Weds. of every month from noon-2pm (in-person with virtual option)

·        Assist with interviewing applicants to the AMCS program

Requirements:

·        Active California license in good standing: Psychologists, LMFT or LCSW.

·        Minimum of three years post-licensure experience.

·        Strong background in clinical interviewing and diagnostic skills.

·        Ability to provide feedback in a diplomatic manner.

·        Must have completed the supervisor’s training class before supervising.

Supervision is currently held virtually on Mondays from 5-7 pm, however the time may be flexible. Administrative duties may be completed either on-site or remotely.  Pay is commensurate with non-profit community clinics. 

Volunteer supervisors are also welcome. 

To Apply:   Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to the AMCS CEO, Eden Garcia-Balis, LMFT at: ebalis@amcshelps.com