LCSW Clinical Supervisor

The Virginia Telemental Health Initiative (VTMHI), a first-of-its-kind statewide virtual free mental health clinic, seeks supportive and caring clinical supervisors for pre-licensed mental health providers working to achieve licensure in Virginia. This contract role provides leadership, coaching, and support of provider development and growth, with a focus on clinical quality and delivery of evidence-based care. Clinical supervisors contracted with VTMHI help pre-licensed mental health providers volunteer to care for patients referred by free and charitable clinics. This role requires a heart for serving a diverse population of patients from across Virginia who may otherwise not have access to mental health care. Contracted clinical supervisors support a minimum of three pre-licensed mental health providers. Key Responsibilities Provide ongoing individual and/or group supervision to three or more pre-licensed mental health providers (pre-LMHPs) in compliance with the requirements of the respective licensing board Provide support for supervisees and their patients as needed in navigating safety concerns Evaluate assessments, treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions of pre-LMHPs and provide consultation/guidance where needed Monitor treatment provided to determine efficacy, make recommendations for change as appropriate Assist pre-LMHPs in honing and enhancing their skills to support the provision of high-quality mental health care Maintain commitment to all applicable professional and ethical standards and support pre-LMHP adherence to these requirements, identify issues that are inconsistent with these standards and alert program leadership Collaborate with other VTMHI clinical supervisors and director about cases as needed Provide leadership for case consultation and education sessions as needed Monitor pre-LMHP clinical documentation to ensure correctness and co-sign documents as required by licensure requirements Maintain knowledge and share clinical expertise consistent with current evidence-based practice Comply with organizational guidelines, policies and procedures and reinforce those with pre-LMHPs Comply with applicable professional licensing requirements and ethical standards including maintaining required supervision CE hours Comply with necessary requirements for supervisors put forth by the licensing boards As available, assist in providing education to pre-LMHPs with webinars, didactic sessions, or written materials Additional Competencies Experience providing virtual clinical supervision and telemental health services to adult patients Excellent written and verbal communication skills, bilingual proficiency, preferred Strong clinical knowledge and problem-solving/decision-making skills Ability to receive and provide feedback and constructive criticism well, ability to resolve conflicts Willingness to maintain open communication with clinic staff and ask for support as needed Able to adapt to changes in process Competence in documentation management, electronic health records, and telehealth platforms Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity related to anti-racism, social justice, and cultural humility. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Qualifications Education: minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work Licensure: Independent license in good standing with the Commonwealth of Virginia and the professional licensing board, Registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Supervisor and also in good standing with professional licensing board for supervisory requirements. Experience: 5 years prior experience providing clinical supervision for graduate students and/or pre-LMHPs, familiarity with free and charitable clinics or the medically underserved, working with or supervising volunteers preferred. Compensation $100/hour, 1099 contractor, VTMHI's work is funded through grants and therefore all positions are subject to availability of funding. Hours vary and may include meetings during regular business hours All project requirements will be carried out remotely, no office space provided Confidential and private workspace required, must have a strong internet connection that can support a video meeting. As a 1099 contractor, must provide own equipment capable of supporting video meetings and Microsoft 365. $100.00 / hour Job Classification Social Work #J-18808-Ljbffr