Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision to the Behavioral Health Consultants. This position is a member of the primary care provider team providing brief, immediate behavioral health support and interventions as part of integrated primary care services and makes referrals to outside agencies when appropriate for optimum patient care. This position works normal business hours in the clinic on Monday-Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Clinical Supervision: 

• Directly supervises team of BHCs at all 3 sites as clinically appropriate .Responsible for evaluating performance of BHCs.




• Collaborates with HR and the department director to oversee recruiting, hiring and training of new BHCs




• Directs the Coordinator to approve scheduling, paid time off, and time reporting issues.




• Provides oversight of clinical issues related to BH services that are provided by BHCs in the context of primary care including clinical quality management, tracking and strategizing related to grant deliverables, clinical and ethical standards within the BH disciplines.




• Participates in strategic planning and vision casting for the Behavioral Health Department and in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Director.




• Facilitate department meetings and risk management trainings




• Participate in external meetings with the Health Federation and other referral partners as needed. 




• Provides clinical supervision( individual and group) hours for pre-licensed behavioral  health associates. 

2.  Behavioral Health Consultation(Direct Service Provision):

• Works as part of the primary health care team, providing quick and accurate clinical assessments for patients in the exam room and patient care hubs using evidence-based treatment modalities.




• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelines; provides appropriate referrals to outside agencies as indicated.




• Designs culturally appropriate behavioral health interventions using evidence-based treatment modalities.




• Appropriately documents each patient visit in EMR, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plan and other documentation as necessary.  Maintains compliance with all agency policies and procedures.




• Effectively communicates with and educates patients regarding self-care; supports and facilitates patient goal-setting.




• Responds quickly to urgent/emergent needs.




• Provides holistic care by integrating faith and practice into patient care; provides effective spiritual intervention and referral to staff chaplains as indicated.

3.  Other Responsibilities:

• Meets with Director of Behavioral Health for supervision and case review.




• Identifies and integrates community resources into practice, working collaboratively with community behavioral health agencies and others to optimize patient care.




• Continues to expand personal and professional knowledge by attending area trainings, peer conferences and events related to duties as BHC.




• Maintains licensure requirements.




• Participates in departmental meetings and clinic meetings as required.




• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

·      Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT

·      Strong oral communication skills

·      Bilingual in Spanish and English required

·      Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care and providing culturally competent care.

·      Experience providing clinical supervision, preferably in an integrated health setting.

·      Knowledge and experience in treating co-morbid disorders

·      Experience in providing evidenced based treatments for people who have substance abuse addictions preferred.

·      Previous experience in an integrated behavioral health practice preferred.

·      Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to deal with people effectively under stress.  Must communicate warmth and be able to put people at ease.

·      Works in harmonious partnership with health center staff to further Esperanza’s mission and vision, to accomplish common goals and objectives.

·      Intermediate computer skills.

·      Supports the Esperanza mission and vision; favorably represents Christ and His mission at Esperanza within and outside the Health Center. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

·      Must be able to work a variable schedule, including Saturdays.

·      Must be able to do up to 10% travel using own car or other transportation.

·      Must be able to use the computer for extended periods of time.

·      Must be able to move around the clinic to see patients and other responsibilities.