Licensed Clinical Supervisor

Description

Department: Administration

Status: Regular, full-time, exempt

Salary: $110,000 annually

Location: SBCS Headquarters

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8;30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Must be able to work one evening per week until 8 p.m., as needed. . 

Who we are

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. 

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. 

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. 

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. 

About our organization

SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.

Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package:

SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Clinical Supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring the quality of client care by supporting the use of a trauma informed approach by staff, students and volunteers which aligns with the agency’s mission and philosophy. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing weekly and/or bimonthly clinical/reflective supervision to staff, students and designated teams which support the facilitation, development and implementation of team goals and objectives. The Clinical Supervisor also serves as a link to the other teams and to the Clinical Director. The Clinical Supervisor offers consultation and support to staff and students regarding crisis, and direct practice with clients. He/she is responsible for staff and student development and evaluation in conjunction with the Clinical Director and other supervisors. The Clinical Supervisor will assist with the development and implementation of agency training. The Clinical Supervisor performs the role and duties of a supervisor for the team.

DUTIES:

• Supports staff and students regarding professional and clinical development, planning, and intervention/implementation.
• Conducts individual and group clinical/reflective supervision of staff and students.
• Collaborates with and coordinate care of clients through linkage development and maintenance with schools, law enforcement, other agencies, family members etc. for effective service implementation.
• Oversees individual, group and family counseling, wraparound and other services as they relate to a program’s & team goals and objectives. These include the goals & objectives from the assessment, and treatment/service plan as agreed upon with the client.
• Assists with the development and conducting of agency annual and new hire core trainings for staff, students and program teams.
• Participates in the interviewing and acceptance of students from various Universities. Complete all student agreements and paperwork for completion of practicum/internships including necessary evaluations.
• Provides clinical oversight to staff and students for services rendered. Supervise & coordinate with program administrator for students regarding casefile and proper documentation.
• Will work collaboratively with SBCS Program Directors.
• Supports program and agency documentation through regular reviews and audits as appropriate.
• Responsible for implementing projects consistent with community health and agency direction.
• Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment; experience working in trauma-informed and dual diagnosis programs.
• Receive and give supportive feedback to foster equity and inclusion in working relationships.
• Attends & actively participates in team meetings, department meetings, agency meetings & other committee meetings as assigned.  
• Attend all agency required meetings and trainings.
• As other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, plus 1 year post licensure experience required. 
• Two years of experience supervising a clinical team and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Completion of Clinical Supervision CEUs as regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in child, youth & family services and/or community development field. 
• Experience preferred in community-based organizations. 
• Fluent in English, including ability to read, write and comprehend, preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. 
• Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.

Physical demands:

• Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. 
• Moves throughout the building. 
• Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs. 
• Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs.
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) 
• Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing.  
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery. 
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly. 

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Accessibility Accommodation

SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.

Salary : $68 - $110,000