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Independently Licensed Clinical Supervisor (Small Caseload)
Position Summary
The Independently Licensed Clinical Supervisor provides clinical oversight, supervision, and leadership to behavioral health staff while maintaining a small, clinically appropriate caseload. This role ensures high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based service delivery in alignment with ASAM criteria, OhioDBH standards, CARF accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. The Supervisor supports staff development, promotes client-centered care, and contributes to program operations and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision & Staff Development
- Provide formal clinical supervision to assigned staff in accordance with Ohio licensing board requirements
- Monitor and support staff in delivering evidence-based practices, including ASAM-informed care.
- Review and approve clinical documentation for quality, compliance, and medical necessity.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to enhance clinical skills.
- Support onboarding and ongoing training of new clinical staff, interns, and peer supporters as applicable.
- Ensure supervisees adhere to ethical standards, scope of practice, and agency policies.
Clinical Oversight & Program Quality
- Ensure services meet regulatory and payer requirements, including Medicaid documentation and billing standards.
- Participate in utilization review, chart audits, and quality assurance activities.
- Monitor client outcomes and support implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining program compliance with OhioDBH, CARF, and other regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with program leadership on policy development, workflow improvements, and risk management.
Direct Clinical Services (Small Caseload)
- Maintain a limited caseload of clients, providing:
- Individual counseling
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning
- Crisis intervention as needed
- Ensure all services are timely, clinically appropriate, and accurately documented.
- Model best practices in engagement, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented services.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain supervision records, licensure documentation, and compliance tracking.
- Monitor staff productivity and support balanced workload expectations.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of clinical coverage when needed.
- Participate in program planning, grants, or reporting activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field.
- Current independent licensure in the State of Ohio (LISW-S, LPCC-S, or IMFT-S required)
- Eligible to provide clinical supervision per Ohio licensing board standards.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Experience with ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
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Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Independent Licensure (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,054 - $74,930