What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor position at Southwest Human Development Job Board?
A positive future for every child
Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.
Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.
Why choose us?
- Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
- View benefits here!
- Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Job title: Clinical Supervisor
As a Clinical Supervisor at the Center of Excellence, you'll work under the direction of the Clinical Director to provide counseling and intervention services to children and families. Your goal is to improve their behavioral health and functioning in various social environments, in line with the agency's mission and department goals. You must hold an active license with the State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Social Worker.
In this role you will:
- Ensures services meet department and program requirements, delivered within timelines.
- Provides regular, reflective supervision.
- Facilitates individual treatment plans collaboratively with clients and families.
- Delivers appropriate therapeutic interventions based on assessment and diagnosis.
- Offers information and referrals to increase client access to community resources.
- Conducts periodic reviews of treatment plans for quality assurance.
- Transitions discharged clients and develops aftercare plans.
- Maintains accurate documentation of services.
- Builds positive relationships with community agencies.
- Provides training on mental/behavioral health issues.
- Develops policies and procedures with director and staff
- Operates within budget guidelines.
- Uses judgment in setting priorities
- Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity.
- Provides family-centered services.
- Adheres to SWHD Core Values and Codes of Ethics.
What it takes:
- Clinical master’s degree and must be independently licensed.
- Current and active license with State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Social Worker, or by the AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners as a Psychologist.
- Meet and maintain requirements to provide clinical supervision as detailed by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, AZ Department of Health Services, and requirements of Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and contracted plans.
- in good standing with AZBBHE and AZBBHE approved supervisor, and ITMHCA endorsed.
- Strong foundational knowledge of child development.
- Minimum of five (5) years mental health experience
- Experience in the behavioral observation of and the development of young children and their families regarding disruptive behavioral problems, developmental concerns, and parent/child relationship difficulties.
- Knowledge of the special needs of young children with disabilities and their families.
- Experience with economically disadvantaged and/or culturally diverse populations.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written fluency is not required but would be plus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications.
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card preferred - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Learn more!
Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.
