Clinical Supervisor - Outpatient Services

The Clinical Supervisor works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes other members of the Management Team. The Clinical Supervisor for Outpatient Services provides clinical oversight, clinical hours toward licensure, and field-based supervision to all members of the treatment team including master, bachelors and paraprofessionals. The Clinical Supervisor must meet or exceed their respective licensing Board's requirements to supervise staff collecting hours, provide some clinical coverage after-hours (24/7) in conjunction with other managers.

The Clinical Supervisor also oversees services to ensure timely completion of documentation, program outcome measures, ensure staff meets their service delivery rate, complete staff evaluations, and other program-related tasks with the goal of providing quality services. This position requires a great deal of diplomacy and judgment as it requires ongoing interactions with the Department of Mental Health, Department of Child and Family Services, Probation, and other stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual and group supervision to all members on their respective treatment team; anticipated to be 10 providers.
• Ensure supervisees meet role expectations of providing great clinical care, timely submission of clinical documentation, and meet their role-based service delivery requirements. (Typically, 1196 hours of service annually.)
• Oversee and co-sign clinical documentation for supervisees in a timely manner.
• Maintain an open-door management style
• Serve as a member of the management team
• Be comfortable with the use of electronics and multiple electronic based systems
• Provide some on-call crisis phone coverage (approx. one month per year)
• Participate in trainings and meetings as assigned
• Other duties as required
  
  

Required Qualifications

This position requires a license as a mental health provider (i.e., LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist). Must be 2 years post-licensure and meet the all the requirements of the respective licensing board to provide clinical hours toward licensure for unlicensed providers. Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Designation is preferred. This position requires being on call; along with the other members of the management team. Strong organizational, written, communication and teamwork skills are a must, and is able to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Management experience and experience providing mental health services in a community setting are a plus but not required. Demonstrate ability to tolerate change and learn multiple countywide systems is a plus. The candidate must be proficient in the use of technology including experience with an Electronic Health Record, Word, and Excel. A valid California driver license and insurable driving record of at least 2 years are required. This position travels so use of personal vehicle is a must. The successful applicant will also complete TB and fingerprint clearance.

Conditions Of Employment

Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the agency by a member of management. Must have knowledge of community resources. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage.

Working Conditions

Employee regularly needs to work out in the field, in a variety of environments. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 25% of the day
• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required
  
  

This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform.

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $74,427 to $83,358 (plus $7,000 annual differential)
• Wellnest offers a personalized benefits package built from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as employer-paid life insurance.
• Wellnest employees benefit from an employer-sponsored 401(k) company match of up to 3% and profit sharing contribution benefit up to 5%.