What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor-Specialist (LCSW) - Community Support Services position at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties?
JOB SUMMARY (This position is located in Atlantic County, NJ)
$5000 One-Time Salary Supplement
The Clinical Supervisor-Specialist oversees the clinical services provided within the Community Support Services (CSS) program, including management of CSS billing authorizations. The clinical specialist leads the team of CSS clinicians to provide clinical services, including eligibility and diagnostic assessments, service/treatment planning, and interventions such as Illness Management Recovery (IMR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Behavioral Supports, Motivational Interviewing, and crisis intervention. This role ensures care that is safe, effective, equitable, and client-centered while collaborating with internal and external partners to support client wellness and autonomy. The Clinical Specialist is also responsible for managing the agency’s clinical supervision process and providing support for client critical incidents.
This position will also provide clinical supervision to LSW/LAC tracking for licensure. You participate in team delivery of supports to clients and staff including the program supervisory team, primary case managers, and administrative support staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for CSS Clinicians.
- Conduct regular one-on-one supervision sessions and team meetings to review performance, discuss challenges, and set goals.
- Monitor staff compliance with agency and program requirements, including maintaining face-to-face client hours, completing timely documentation, and ensuring updated charts, assessments, and IRPs
- Review and submit client treatment plans on timely basis to ensure compliance of CSS authorizations
- Monitor the agency’s clinical supervision program in accordance with licensing board standards
- Train new staff on program standards, agency policies, and professional best practices.
- Address performance concerns promptly, implementing corrective actions as needed in partnership with Human Resources.
- Participates in rotation of on-call supervisory duties.
Client Support & Service Coordination
- Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments to create service/IRPs collaboratively with consumers.
- Provide clinical services, including individual, group, and family interventions, community outreach, and crisis intervention.
- Deliver Positive Behavioral Supports, and Motivational Interviewing,
- Assist clients transitioning from psychiatric hospitals, jails, or homelessness to community living, addressing immediate and ongoing needs.
- Provide skill development and training in areas such as household management, finances, meal preparation, interacting with neighbors, and coping strategies.
- Facilitate linkages to community resources and provide transportation support per program guidelines.
- Encourage community integration and create opportunities to support client well-being.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all client documentation on the same day services are provided, ensuring timeliness and accuracy, documentation must be completed by end of shift.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with agency and program documentation standards, including treatment plans, client charts, and progress notes using Data Assessment Plan (DAP) format.
- Use agency systems to track client interactions, service delivery, and compliance for billing and regulatory purposes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education - Master’s Degree in Social Work with an active LCSW certification
- 3 years of experience in a Mental Health (MH) setting
- Clinical Supervision certificate required
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility for our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Clinical Supervision Certificate (Required)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000