Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist Be Well

Overview The Mental Health Therapist Supervisor (Interim) is a clinical leadership position responsible for integrating direct therapeutic services with clinical supervision, program oversight, and cross‑departmental coordination. The appointment carries a mandate to stabilize the clinical team, strengthen supervisory structures, and position the practice for sustained service delivery and growth. The role includes supervising licensed therapists, maintaining a direct patient caseload, managing grant‑funded program portfolios, and providing clinical input to operational teams. It requires the ability to move fluidly between hands‑on clinical work, staff development, crisis response, and collaborative leadership across organizational structures. Interim Priorities Priority 1: Team Stabilization, Morale, and Workplace Harmony – cultivate and maintain a harmonious, professionally supportive work environment; assess team dynamics; identify friction; implement interventions to rebuild trust and cohesion. Priority 2: Clinical Supervision Structure and Service Delivery Enhancement – establish structured supervision; provide supervision in accordance with laws and ethics; offer guidance and case consultation; monitor documentation for compliance; identify competency gaps and recommend training. Priority 3: Core Values Development for Professional Conduct – collaborate with the team to identify, articulate, and adopt a shared set of core values governing interpersonal conduct. Priority 4: Community Engagement and Client Enrollment Strategies – devise clinic engagement strategies; strengthen referral pathways; develop targeted approaches to connect eligible individuals with grant‑funded services; coordinate with the Practice Manager on operational or marketing support. Weekly Reporting Provide structured updates to the Director of Substance Use Treatment Care Services on progress across all four priorities. Updates include actions taken, measurable progress indicators, obstacles encountered, and any issues requiring leadership intervention or resource allocation. Direct Patient Care Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services as clinically appropriate. Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Crisis Response and Safety Planning Create, update, and implement crisis intervention plans. Develop and maintain individualized patient safety plans. Provide support and guidance to clinical staff during crisis situations. Ensure appropriate documentation and follow‑up after crisis events. Program Oversight and Grant Compliance Supervise programmatic compliance, service delivery quality, and performance benchmarks for all grant‑funded and contracted programs. Coordinate with the Practice Manager for billing infrastructure and funding source configurations in Epic. BWC Grant Programs Street Medicine STRAC and SAFD programs, including management of programmatic meetings and operations HEB Contract, including care coordination and collaboration with the HEB Benefits Program Manager Social Determinants of Health (Kronkosky Grant) Oversee patient needs assessment activities. Collaborate with the Designated Therapist for the Kronkosky Program regarding implementation and reporting requirements. Cross‑Departmental and Administrative Coordination Participate in compliance updates and tasks coordinated by the Institutional Compliance and Privacy Designee. Attend Operations Meetings to provide clinical perspective and receive operational updates. Attend Monthly Operations meetings as part of Clinical Supervisor responsibilities. Participate in Be Well Youth Clinic meetings when patient care topics require clinical supervisory expertise. Meet weekly with the Director of Treatment Care Services to review updates, priorities, and pending items. Coordinate with the Practice Operations Director on long‑term operational planning and logistics. Ensure clinical staff understand and adhere to organizational policies and procedures as implemented by the Practice Manager. Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. Follow the PTO Coordination Policy for therapist time‑off approvals, including adherence to jointly established minimum coverage thresholds. Qualifications Education/Experience: Master's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment is required. Five (5) years of related experience is required. LPC, LMFT or LCSW license is required. TX State clinical supervisor designation (LCSWS, MFTS, LPCS) is required. License to practice mental health counseling independently in Texas is required. Clinical knowledge and experience with mental health issues. Demonstrated proficiency in evidence‑based practices. Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment. Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organization and time‑management skills. May require ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO‑GA‑48. Required Skills Five (5) years of related experience is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Health San Antonio