What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor, Behavioral Health position at Lutheran Family Services?
Clinical Supervisor, Behavioral Health
Job Type
Full-Time
We are expanding our workforce as we enter into a new phase of our work as a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). We are seeking a dedicated and experienced behavioral health clinical supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical supervision, mental health services, and a passion for providing high-quality care to our clients. This role involves overseeing clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining excellence in client care. If you are a compassionate and skilled leader with a commitment to excellence in behavioral health care, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary:
- The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision of assigned staff, provides client care, and manages the planning, development, and coordination of the assigned program.
Job Duties:
- Provide clinical supervision per program guidelines and licensure requirements to staff.
- Monitor staff caseloads and provide teaching/coaching, ensuring productivity standards.
- Establish development/education plans with assigned staff and ensure implementation.
- Facilitate recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of program staff and/or practicum students.
- Provide direct client care based on program guidelines and need.
- Complete Initial Diagnostic Interviews and assessments based on program needs.
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic/educational groups according to program guidelines.
- Provide back-up and on-call crisis assistance to clients and staff as needed.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of area resources to support client wellness/recovery.
- Achieve successful program implementation as evidenced by client outcomes, client satisfaction surveys, and stakeholder feedback.
- Ensure model fidelity, compliance with regulations, and implementation of best practices.
- Develop and maintain program plans, procedures, and logic models.
- Collaborate with Finance, Billing, and Development teams for program fiscal sustainability.
- Participate in program marketing activities.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with program partners and stakeholders.
- Attend local, regional, and statewide staff meetings for supervision and program planning.
- Maintain accurate, written clinical records of services provided per established agency, COA, HIPAA, and CCBHC standards. Complete documentation within established timeframes per program plan, including collecting signatures, forms, sign-off, discharge, etc.
- Develop a positive relationship with area agencies, including but not limited to, County Boards of Mental Health, Probation, Diversion, State Criminal Justice System, and DHHS.
- Assist in the promotion of agency mission, services, workshops, and classes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to navigate complex systems of care and form collaborative relationships.
- Skills to work with individuals possessing a variety of behavioral health, including persons of diverse backgrounds, and the ability to integrate cultural considerations into service delivery.
- Ability to document concurrently using electronic software or willingness to learn.
- Participate in peer review, clinical supervision, continuous improvement activities, etc.
- Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
- Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
- Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
Position Competencies:
- Verbal & written communication
- Critical thinking
- Taking initiative
- Leadership
- Analyzing
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in the Human Service field from an accredited college required.
- Licensed to practice mental health in Nebraska (LIMHP or LICSW) is required.
- LADC is required for Substance Use Program positions but preferred for all positions.
- Two years of behavioral health experience
- Two years’ experience providing clinical training, supervision, and program development.
- Experience in the practice of EMDR preferred.
- Knowledge of best practice standards for the treatment of traumatized persons and groups.
- Knowledge of program development and building relationships in the service community.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive for agency business.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Hybrid work environment with a laptop (office and field setting, including zoom/telehealth, office locations, and/or in-home).
- Travel to various office locations to support client services, as needed by region.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, or on-call or as needed for client care, program demand, and supervisor request.
- Occasional lifting of office items no more than 25 pounds.
Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
