LPHA-Youth & Family Clinical Supervisor

Description

Position performs complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated. All services are delivered from a person-centered, culturally, and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed perspective. Primary responsibilities include providing psychotherapy using state approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy) and conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit. Ensures individuals seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for LifePath programs and has ability to explain offerings based on individual’s level of care. Develops individual recovery plans and collaborates with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care. Collaboratively works within intake team to ensure same day access to services. 

Requires use of initiative and independent judgment to provide interventions in the community, home, and school to best meet the individual’s need. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed and have effective communication with supervisory staff when necessary. Ensures services provided meet the guidelines in accordance with individual’s benefit plans. Ensures compliant with TAC requirements/rules with all services provided.  Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, adherence to crisis procedures and availability to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed. 

General Targets: Productivity target of 80 services hours per month. All progress notes are signed within 2 business days of service. All documentation meets 90 percent passing auditing standards. All required trainings are completed prior to due date. 

If Bilingual and receiving stipend, employee will be available to translate for other staff as needed and will utilize approved language in the provision of services as needed.
 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Texas Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) required with supervisor status preferred.
• Has at least three years of clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred. If
a shorter time, the individual’s experience, and aptitude to learn and perform role quickly will be taken into consideration.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships.
• Self-starter who works closely with all team members and takes initiative in completing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure effective communication regarding behavioral health needs and services.
• Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to guide staff in connecting individuals with appropriate services.
• Knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Organized, detail-oriented, computer-proficient, and able to write clearly and professionally.
• Ability to respond to individuals with patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness and ability to provide positive and corrective feedback to staff.
• Ability to write and communicate clear performance appraisals and improvement plans as needed for staff.
• Ability to develop team members’ skills, encourage growth and a sense of positive affiliation among staff.
• Ability to lead meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.