What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor position at Forge Health?
About us:
Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.
At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it's the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire – and we're growing!
If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!
Who we're looking for:
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the quality of clinical care at their clinic through the direct supervision, development, and performance management of clinical staff. This role ensures clinical compliance with state and federal regulations, promotes evidence-based practices, and fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment to achieve the highest standards of client care. This is a primarily in-person role.
Compensation range: $80-95k, this salary range reflects base compensation, which is not inclusive of potential bonuses, benefits, and other company perks. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
What you'll be doing:
Supervision & Staff Development
- Directly supervise, support, and mentor clinicians and interns, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Provide and document clinical supervision per NJAC and DMHAS standards: at least weekly for unlicensed clinicians/interns and monthly for independently licensed staff.
- Offer regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations; address performance deficiencies with corrective action plans when needed.
- Monitor staff caseload balance, and compliance with treatment and billing standards as defined by NJAC, DMHAS, and organizational policy.
Clinical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Review, co-sign, and approve documentation including intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharges for compliance with NJAC, DMHAS, ASAM criteria, and professional standards of care.
- Ensure treatment is individualized, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and aligned with DMHAS best practices.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary case conferences, treatment team meetings, and peer-to-peer clinical reviews to promote collaboration and integrated care.
- Track and analyze program census to ensure alignment with DMHAS expectations for access, timeliness, and quality of care.
Client Care & Direct Service
- Conduct client intakes, screenings, and diagnostic assessments as needed, ensuring compliance with DMHAS admission and eligibility standards.
- Provide direct clinical services and maintain a small caseload as appropriate.
- Respond to clinical crises, conduct risk assessments, and implement safety planning and emergency protocols in line with NJAC, DMHAS, and company policies.
- Oversee smooth transitions of care, including admissions, step-downs, referrals, and discharges, with documentation that meets standards.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure staff adherence to client rights, grievance processes, HIPAA, and confidentiality standards in accordance with NJAC and DMHAS.
- Maintain oversight of staff compliance with training, continuing education, and in-service requirements.
- Ensure staff preparedness in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, emergency protocols, and mandated reporting responsibilities per DMHAS/NJAC standards.
- Assist with preparation for DMHAS, Medicaid, and accreditation audits by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and service delivery.
- Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives to enhance client outcomes and program effectiveness in line with DMHAS performance measures.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a clinical leader within the IOP/OP clinic, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Partner with the Clinic Leadership team to align clinical services with organizational goals.
- Act as a resource for clinicians regarding complex cases, ethical dilemmas, or treatment planning challenges.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources, external providers, and community partners in accordance with integrated care and care coordination standards.
What you'll need:
- Valid, unrestricted license in New Jersey as an independently licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., Ph.D., LMFT, or LCADC).
- LCADC strongly preferred to meet regulatory supervisory requirements for substance use services.
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), preferred, for substance abuse supervision.
- At least 2 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in a substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health (MH) treatment setting.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience in behavioral health required.
- Demonstrated experience working across multiple levels of care (e.g., IOP, OP, or higher levels).
- Knowledge of and commitment to DMHAS, NJAC, ASAM, HIPAA, and clinical best practice standards.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and crisis management skills.
- Ability to support an interdisciplinary team in providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, co-occurring capable care.
Why Forge?
The opportunity:
Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:
- Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities – and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
- Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
- Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
- Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
- Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others
The package:
At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We're collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can't do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience
- Comprehensive paid time off package
- Annual time off to volunteer
- Parental leave
- Annual continuing education allocations
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
- Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
- An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
- Internal supervision opportunities
- Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
- Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant's ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
