Full-time/10-month clinical supervision position for MFT practicum trainees and associates serving CBU students according to organizational policies and laws, adhering to the counseling center's mission and purpose statement found at https://calbaptist.edu/counselingcenter

Responsibilities

This is a 10-month full-time staff position at CBU, with additional university benefits.

The Lead Clinical Supervisor for the California Baptist University Counseling Center (CBUCC) provides in-person/online individual, triadic, and group supervision for trainee and associate therapists. This position requires the implementation of best practices and evidence-based methods while maintaining compliance with the profession of marriage and family therapists and all regulatory boards, including the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as compliance and partnership with Student Services personnel and University Administration while also promoting and modeling Christ-centered, biblically-based, and psychologically-sound therapy and ensuring the fulfillment of the vision, mission, values, goals and strategic initiatives of the CBUCC.

Job Responsibilities:

Reports to the CBUCC Director/Assistant Director; other duties may be assigned

1. Embrace and actively demonstrate Christ-centered, biblically based, psychologically sound therapy
2. Maintain a clinical supervision caseload of trainee and associate counselors in individual, triadic, and group in-person settings
3. Manage regular auditing of clinical notes of trainee and associate counselors to ensure clinician documentation is in compliance with the standards set by the BBS and the CAMFT
4. Manage live and taped video sessions and written performance evaluations on all assigned supervisees
5. Assist in the development of systems to ensure the psychological/spiritual needs of the CBUCC clients are met
6. Provide input regarding the initial planning and implementation of mental health awareness programs and events
7. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in interacting with University officials to identify and follow up with students who may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties.
8. Assist with assessment of and/or intervention with CBUCC clients exhibiting emotional or psychological difficulties
9. Be available to provide supervisory assistance and follow-up for the CBUCC after-hours line.
10. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in mental health training for staff and faculty as requested
11. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in initial coordination and supervisory oversight of in-patient/out-patient services for student clients and their treating therapist
12. Assist with compliance of legal and ethical standards with the BBS and the CAMFT to meet professional standards regarding the clinical operations of the CBUCC
13. Keep current and compliant on laws and ethical standards affecting CBUCC. administrative operations and staffing
14. Attend all CBUCC staff meetings, trainings, and mandatory events
15. Manage and maintain clinical procedure manuals
16. Assist in the continued development and maintenance of relationships with mental health professionals for the purpose of referrals and consultation
17. Assist in serving as a liaison to all University departments

Qualifications

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Knowledge of California state law regarding the practice of psychotherapy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights and weekends.
• Ability to assist the Director in administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to assist the Director in consultations and training of staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Accomplished in teaching and training.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with campus departments to accomplish programmatic and educational goals for the Counseling Center.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting, expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to assist the Director in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree (M.A.) in Counseling or equivalent as well as current, unrestricted Licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapist, and/or Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. At least 2 years as a licensed psychotherapist.