Clinical Supervisor

At Balanced Life Counseling (BLC), we believe in leading with empathy, collaborating with intention, and building spaces where both clients and clinicians feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our practice is rooted in community, driven by heart, and grounded in clinical excellence. Lead With Purpose: Clinical Supervisor We’re seeking a Clinical Supervisor who is both a seasoned therapist and a steady, values‑aligned leader. This role is ideal for someone who loves mentoring provisionally licensed clinicians, can hold accountability with care, and wants to strengthen the clinical foundation of a trauma‑informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming practice. What You’ll Experience as Clinical Supervisor Your Role at a Glance Clinical supervision and mentorship Provide a minimum of 1 hour per week of supervision per provisionally licensed clinician. Be available for clinical questions and provision between supervision sessions when needed. Support case conceptualization, ethical decision making, and scope of practice. Aid clinicians in building strength in self‑care practices, pacing, and sustainability. Provide clear guidance around clinician duties and expectations within a group practice setting. Documentation and Chart Oversight Protect clinical quality and practice integrity through strong documentation standards. Ensure supervisees maintain accurate charts and timely documentation. Maintain your own documentation consistently and on time. Identify documentation patterns or gaps early and provide coaching to course‑correct. Support compliance‑aligned clinical record keeping and clarity in notes. Clinical Support in Complex and High‑Stakes Situations Consult on crisis situations, including safety planning, risk assessment, mandated reporting, and escalation pathways. Support clinicians in navigating high‑stress or high‑conflict client dynamics. Balance micro support for the clinician with macro awareness of practice standards and risk management. Practice Culture and Leadership Presence Model BLC culture through grounded presence and clinical integrity. Hold accountability with empathy and direct communication. Provide specific constructive feedback and evaluation that supports growth. Lead with collaboration, humility, and steady confidence. Approach hard conversations with relational skill, not avoidance. Community Connection and Referral Partnerships Support the Founder in maintaining resources, referrals, and partnership relationships. Contribute to the practice’s reputation through professionalism and relationship building. Help strengthen referral pathways aligned with our client population and values. Maintain a Client Caseload Carry an ongoing caseload as a practicing clinician, completing at least 15 clinical hours per week. Maintain strong clinical boundaries, ethical care, and documentation standards. Who You Are You are a fully licensed clinician in Illinois who brings warmth, clarity, and steadiness into the room. You understand that great supervision is both supportive and structured. Enjoys mentoring and developing clinicians. Brings both compassion and directness to feedback. Can zoom in and zoom out, supporting the clinician while also protecting the practice. Stays calm in emotionally charged situations. Communicates clearly, listens deeply, and leads with presence. Qualifications Required Fully licensed in Illinois as LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Minimum 6 years of clinical experience. Formal training in clinical supervision. Strong cultural competence and commitment to inclusive, affirming care. Ability to provide specific constructive feedback and evaluation. Strong interpersonal skills, approachable, excellent listening, emotionally attuned communication. Strong background in one or more of the following areas: LGBTQIA+ community and gender‑affirming care. Trauma and complex trauma. Romantic relationships and relational dynamics. Preferred Prior experience providing clinical supervision. Experience supporting clinicians in group practice settings. Location and Schedule We value in‑office presence to foster collaboration, accessibility, and connection within the team. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with a combination of in-person work at our Humboldt Park/Logan Square location and remote telehealth days. The Clinical Supervisor is expected to maintain a consistent on‑site presence while also using telehealth flexibility as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr