What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Supervisor position at 105950?
Job Overview
The Licensed Clinical Supervisor (LCS) provides clinical supervision and support to staff and interns providing direct services within the youth and adult outpatient and residential behavioral health programs in San Mateo County. The LCS lends support to the other programs within the organization as needed/appropriate. This position is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate professional standards, licensing/certification and clinical grant requirements are met. The LCS is also responsible for assuring San Mateo County programs and services are culturally proficient and client-centered. This position has managerial responsibility, including the participation in agency performance appraisals, performing clinical performance reviews as indicated by the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS), and the authority to recommend action for line and supervisory employees. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor is a representative of the San Mateo County Leadership Team and assists the Program Directors and Divisional/Managing Directors in the hiring and supervising of new employees and interns. Key Responsibilities
Facilitates both individual and group clinical supervision for direct services staff.
Ensures compliance with all appropriate professional standards, licensing/certification and clinical grant requirements.
Provides regular on-site trainings (didactic) for employees and interns.
Must be available after-hours to respond to clinical emergencies, outstanding crisis or events precipitating an incident report.
Researches and recommends EBPs and best practices.
Serves as point person for clinical audits and concerns.
Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education Required:
California state license (posts 2 years) in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapist with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or counseling.
Completion of required Clinical Supervision Certification per BBS, if applicable.
At least five years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
Valid California driver’s license.
First Aid Certified within 60 days of employment.
CPR Certified within 60 days of employment.
Desired:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with additional certification in Addiction Counseling.
Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based practices, preferably motivational interviewing, Seeking Safety, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment, TF-CBT and harm reduction models preferred.
Knowledge of substance use and mental health best practices.
Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population.
Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency.
Experience in Medi-Cal procedures including billing and documentation.
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the needs of communities of color in the context of behavioral health.
Desired:
Knowledge of the San Mateo County Behavioral Health Department’s structure, policies, and systems as they pertain to substance use and mental health service delivery.
Experience in program planning, program development and implementation, and program evaluation.
Salary : $120,000 - $135,000
