Clinical Supervisor

Description

We proudly offer evidence-based mental health treatment for teens, adolescents, and adults in Visalia and the surrounding areas of California’s Central Valley. Our facility is a safe, welcoming space where individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health conditions can begin healing. With experienced professionals and multiple levels of care—including, IOP, and outpatient services—we’re here to support each individual and their family. Whether the need are daily structure or ongoing therapy, Sierra Meadows and Ascend Behavioral Health is committed to helping individuals grow and move forward.

General Description:

The Clinical Supervisor at Tatum Psychology Employment Group is responsible for overseeing the delivery of mental health services by providing leadership, supervision, and support to a team of therapists in intensive outpatient and/or residential inpatient settings. The Clinical Supervisor ensures high-quality clinical care, supervises the work of clinicians, provides direct therapy to services as needed, coordinates training, and upholds compliance with clinical standards and regulations. The Clinical Supervisor may oversee clinical services to child/adolescent and/or adult clientele in any of the various programs. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Services, the Clinical Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining a supportive, collaborative, and effective clinical environment.   

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm and rotational evenings with leadership till 6:30pm

Essential Functions:

1. Clinical Supervision and Consultation

• Clinical consultation for support staff, counselors, associate clinicians, and licensed clinicians.
• Supervision of associate clinicians; (One (1) hour per week, per supervisee, maximum of 6 associates).
• Provide weekly team group case consultation.
• Review and sign all clinical documentation in electronic medical record for supervisees within the TPEG program.
• Ensures all documentation is timely and meets high clinical standards and compliance requirements.
• Engage in ongoing shadowing of clinicians and counselors running therapy groups to provide training and coaching as needed

2. Staff Evaluation and Performance Management

• Under the direction of the VP of Clinical Services, evaluate clinical staff to ensure competency in clinical duties and provide feedback as needed.
• Meet weekly with the VP of Clinical Services to discuss ongoing performance improvement and clinical quality.

3. Program Development and Training

• Under the direction of the VP of Clinical Services, ensure curriculum is well understood by clinical staff and utilized appropriately.
• Assist the VP of Clinical Services to identify training needs.

4. Clinical Services and Patient Care

• Direct and support crisis intervention needs that arise among patients.
• Ensure patient individuals and family sessions are occurring on required timelines.
• Provide direct services such as group therapy and manage a small caseload of patients.

Additional Functions:

1. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
2. Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
3. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
4. Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
5. Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
6. Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
7. Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
8. Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.

The description of job functions reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal duties, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: Master's or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Counseling, Marriage and family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
2. Licensure: Applicant must have a current state license as a mental health therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), or a psychologist through the California Board of Psychology (BOP).
3. Related Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of licensed clinical experience. Pay dependent upon experience
4. Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Other Experience / Skills Required:

• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.
• Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
• Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of experience providing clinical supervision
2. Proficient in English Language
3. Proficient communicator

Work Conditions:

1. Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations
2. Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation