Part-Time Crisis Clinical Supervisor

Job Title: Part-Time Crisis Clinical Supervisor

Department: Crisis

Reports to: Director of Crisis

Classification: Regular, Part-Time Non-Benefitted, Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Scheduled Hours: 8-10 hours per week

About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi‑Cal services to adults with co‑occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission: To empower people living with mental health and co‑occurring substance use challenges to achieve recovery, self‑sufficiency, and deeply connected, meaningful lives within their communities.

Our Values: Compassion – committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect – honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress – leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience – channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences – honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Quality Improvement, the Part‑Time Crisis Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing Registered Associate clinical providers (e.g., ASW, AMFT, APCC) or “practitioners” by providing ongoing clinical supervision and reviewing documentation. Responsible for providing clinical supervision to employee practitioners in both individual, triadic, and group format.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field plus a minimum of five years’ experience working in a community mental health program.
• Licensure: Must hold an unrestricted California Licensed Clinical Supervisor license from the BBS, held for at least two years, and have practiced psychotherapy or directly supervised trainees, interns, or associates that perform clinical services and/or psychotherapy for at least two years within the last five-year period immediately preceding supervision.
• Training: Must have completed a minimum of six hours of supervision training or coursework within two years immediately preceding supervision (or within 60 days of commencement of supervision) and every renewal period thereafter for supervisors of AMFT or trainees; and a minimum of 15 contact hours for supervisors of Associate Clinical Social Workers. Documentation of course completion must be provided. Supervision will consist of individual, triadic and group formats.

CATT Requirements

• At least two years of experience working in mental health and substance recovery treatment with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Experience providing constructive, timely feedback identifying strengths and areas of development to practitioners.
• Proficiency in the use of Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) systems (e.g., Welligent, Credible, Epic).
• Participation in CQRT and Medi‑Cal SMHS experience.
• Ability to prioritize effectively competing demands on time and maintain a flexible work schedule in accordance with client and program needs.
• Solid written skills to meet the required documentation standards guided by Alameda County, Medi‑Cal and internal policy.

Essential Functions/Skills

• Utilize analysis, objectivity, and clinical judgement to make informed decisions.
• Familiarity with and ease of working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma.
• Seasoned clinician/administrator skilled at training, coaching, and mentoring multidisciplinary staff.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of clinical documentation in accordance with regulations and best practices with note review.
• Adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Strong consultation skills, including effective crisis de‑escalation and risk assessment.
• Openness to learning and understanding different perspectives, with self‑awareness around race, gender, class, sexual orientation, lived experience and other attributes.
• Maintain supervision records, ensure timely signing of supervisee hours, review and co‑sign required documentation for quality, accuracy and compliance with Medi‑Cal, Alameda County and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold HIPAA standards, and prevent Medi‑Cal fraud, waste and abuse.
• Participate in CQRT and other internal or county clinical review processes; ensure client documentation is accurate and submitted within established time frames.
• Identify staff training needs, develop and implement programs, and deliver training sessions related to clinical/program.
• Oversee and review practitioners’ work procedures and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide counseling, motivation, discipline of practitioners and refer advanced issues to upper management.
• Provide feedback related to the evaluation process of practitioners.
• Assist practitioners with complex cases and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion perspectives.
• Sign off on supervisee hours weekly and/or no less often than monthly.
• Keep current with legal and regulatory requirements for clinical supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation as needed.
• Attend meetings as requested to support clinicians or the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Activity

Requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may need to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.

Lifting & Carrying

Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

Manual Dexterity & Communication

Requires ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office or community‑based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties.

Travel Required

This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.