What are the responsibilities and job description for the D203 - Utilization Management - Clinical Supervisor and Utilization Liaison position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Clinical Supervisor and Utilization Liaison
Company Overview
River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Position Overview
The Clinical Supervisor and Utilization Liaison will collaborate with the Utilization Manager and work closely with River Edge Behavioral Health’s clinical team. This position is responsible for overseeing the professional growth, competency development, and clinical practice of clinicians and direct care staff in a behavioral health setting. The supervisor will provide guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality client care.
Additionally, this role supports utilization management functions for outpatient adult, child, and adolescent programs, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, state licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
Location/Schedule – 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA. Monday-Friday with flexibility based on supervisee needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Clinical Supervisor and Utilization Liaison
Company Overview
River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Position Overview
The Clinical Supervisor and Utilization Liaison will collaborate with the Utilization Manager and work closely with River Edge Behavioral Health’s clinical team. This position is responsible for overseeing the professional growth, competency development, and clinical practice of clinicians and direct care staff in a behavioral health setting. The supervisor will provide guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality client care.
Additionally, this role supports utilization management functions for outpatient adult, child, and adolescent programs, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, state licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
Location/Schedule – 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA. Monday-Friday with flexibility based on supervisee needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide individual and/or group supervision to pre-licensed clinicians and direct care staff in accordance with DBHDD, CARF, and state licensure board standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state licensure requirements and communicate any changes to supervisees and leadership.
- Collaborate with the Utilization Manager and clinical leadership to assess training needs and support ongoing professional development.
- Maintain accurate documentation of supervision sessions per organizational and licensing board requirements.
- Ensure supervisees adhere to applicable laws, ethical standards, and program policies.
- Review supervisees’ clinical documentation and interventions for alignment with program guidelines.
- Facilitate case reviews related to treatment planning and client outcomes.
- May include a combination of in-person and virtual supervision.
- Work is performed in a clinical office environment and may require limited local travel.
- Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current and active independent clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of Georgia.
- Approved—or eligible for approval—by the appropriate licensing board to provide clinical supervision.
- Minimum of three years of post-licensure clinical experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship, or oversight.
- Experience in community behavioral health or outpatient clinical services.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Clinical expertise and sound judgment
- Ethical leadership and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop others
- Strong organizational skills and documentation accuracy
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.