CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to counselors, interns, and other clinical staff.
• Conduct regular individual and group clinical supervision meetings.
• Review and approve biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed within required timeframes and meets regulatory standards.
• Monitor client treatment progress and assist staff with complex or high-risk cases.
• Conduct case consultations and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Ensure implementation of evidence-based practices and person-centered treatment approaches.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programming.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, including:
  • New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
  • Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
  • Department of Corrections (when applicable)
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
  • CARF, ACA, or other accreditation standards (if applicable)
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor staff productivity and performance.
• Conduct employee evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of clinical staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation when necessary.
• Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, recovery support staff, and community agencies to coordinate client care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage for clinical services.
• Participate in agency meetings, audits, licensing visits, and accreditation reviews.
• Maintain accurate statistical reports and clinical performance metrics.
• Promote ethical standards and professional conduct among clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current New Jersey clinical licensure required (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred).
• LCADC required; applicants holding both a clinical license and LCADC preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience providing substance use disorder treatment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.