What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor (LCSW or LPC) position at YouthZone?

YouthZone currently serves over 1,500 youth and their families every year by offering a wide variety of evidence-based programming through which our clients find safety, compassion, and education as they work to overcome the personal struggles they face. Our programs include youth assessment, parental guidance and support, individual and family counseling, restorative justice, court programs and monitoring, educational workshops, and much more. Founded in 1976, YouthZone has been, and continues to be a family-first nonprofit dedicated to fostering positive youth development for teens throughout the Western Slope of Colorado.

We are looking for a Clinical Supervisor who will counsel individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. The successful candidate will possess fluency in youth assessment, diagnosis of mental health concerns, designing treatment plans, and experience providing services directly to youth for their mental health concerns.

Working with youth often demands a strong ability to monitor and track many different parts of their treatment and current functioning. Clinical Supervisors at YouthZone must be able to handle several tasks at once in a calm, organized fashion. They also must be patient, flexible, and adapt well to fluctuating needs. It is also helpful to be able to collaborate with parents and other providers. Clinical Supervisor documents all counseling sessions, groups, and other client interactions on YouthZone’s charting database. Consults, coordinates, and collaborates with Program Director, Youth Advocates, Administrative Staff and Program Coordinators. Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and settings.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Abilities of the Clinical Supervisor at YouthZone

Conduct intakes and initial needs assessments.
Supervises and supports nonclinical and clinical direct service staff through individual and group supervision.
Provide leadership and training in case management, trauma informed care, critical incident and behavioral health services for high-risk adolescents.
Ensure organization’s HIPAA compliance.
Provide Individual, family or group therapy.
Accurately chart and enter data in the YouthZone database (Salesforce).
Review case management documentation as requested to be utilized for billing sources such as Medicaid.
Collaborate with partner agencies, co-workers, community and clients.
Responsible for community outreach, networking, and resource development.
Conduct staff training as requested by leadership
Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner within a clinical team setting.
Ability to follow and implement direction as provided by the Program Director and Leadership Team.
A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to clients experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Knowledge of mental illness, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalities.
Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code).
Knowledge of local community health and mental health resources.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Passion for our vision and mission

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in designing and leading learning objectives for adults

Persistence and assertiveness in advocating for youth

Ability to type for purposes of crafting reports and correspondence, and for data entry

Willingness to share in office maintenance and upkeep, as directed

Commitment to the success of the organization and its programs

Reliability, friendliness, and conscientiousness

Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Ability to quickly grasp issues and formulate approaches to problem resolution

Detail-oriented with strong organization skills

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Strong work ethic

Qualifications & Competencies

Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or another human services field.

Licensed in the State of Colorado, or willingness to acquire Colorado Licensure in reasonable timeframe. (Will consider licensure from another state if it can qualify for a Colorado state license.)

We will consider providing support for qualified applicants who need supervision hours and / or CE credits relating to Colorado Licensure.

Excellent typing and word processing skills.

High proficiency with MS Office programs : Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications & Competences

Two or more years of experience in the behavioral health field.

Bilingual in Spanish and English; Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and ability to understand and to make oneself understood in Spanish.

Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing principles.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Working conditions are generally indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Travel will be required.

Sitting- up to 85%

Walking- up to 20%

Standing- up to 20%

Reaching- up to 10%

Lifting and / or bending- up to 10%

Able to lift up 20 pounds

Employment Classification & Wage Range

Full-time hourly non-exempt. $70,000-90,000 DOE

Benefits of Working at YouthZone

YouthZone is a great place to work!

We offer a healthy, supportive work culture; three hours of weekly exercise time; employee retirement plan; health insurance / wellness stipend; All-in-One mental health sessions; life insurance a positive working environment, and; the opportunity to be part of a wonderful team consisting of committed and passionate professional optimists.

We also employ a hybrid work policy that allows for 1 / 3 remote work, 1 / 3 flex space work (we work in three counties and do our best to reduce barriers for our clients by meeting them in their communities), and 1 / 3 office.

How to Apply :

If you’re interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter via email.

YouthZone is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. YouthZone is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at YouthZone are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by Federal and State law. YouthZone does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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