Clinical Supervisor - Children's Resource Team

Job Description

Job Description

Oregon Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - this position includes a $3.00/hr license differential that is equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year (prorated by FTE).

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.

• Benefits include: 
  • Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. 
  • Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually. 
• Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities. 
• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
• This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.
• Position may be eligible for loan repayment programs– visit  or -office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment for more information.

Overview

The Clinical Supervisor assists with the oversight of clinical services for clients with mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders, helping to ensure the smooth running of the unit and a high level of responsiveness to clients’ clinical needs. Provides clinical direction, oversight and guidance to team members. Carries a caseload of clients. Works effectively and collaboratively within the agency and with other mental health professionals, community partners and local, state and federal stakeholders. Promotes team compliance with clinical requirements. Adheres to and enforces agency policies and procedures regarding clinical performance and professional conduct. Provides direct treatment to children and families and crisis assessments as needed. 

Supervision Exercised:  Assists Program Manager and Clinical Director with overseeing the delivery of clinical services for clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Provides clinical direction, oversight and guidance to team(s), which may include QMHPs, QMHAs, MH Techs, Peer Support Specialists, and support staff.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical direction and clinical supervision to staff within department as delineated by the Program Manager and Clinical Director. Meets regularly with team and assigned individual staff to review their clinical work as it relates to evidence-based practices (EBP), OARs, and agency policy and directives.

Ensures the smooth running of the Children’s Resource Team when the Manager is not present or is occupied, ensuring that those seeking care are being seen within a reasonable amount of time, troubleshooting issues including the scheduling of clients, responding to crisis and requesting assistance from other members of Options management team when needed.

Coordinates or assists in coordinating the open access model of entry into mental health/co-occurring treatment at the agency. 

Develops, maintains and promotes therapeutic client relationships with close adherence to client-directed services.

Engages and works collaboratively within the agency and with outside resources (DHS, schools, doctor offices, Head Start and other internal and community resources) to obtain and coordinate services necessary for crisis stabilization, social development, housing needs, education, medical needs, etc.

Reviews and signs off on assigned team member treatment plans, providing guidance and education when needed.

Identifies the need for system changes within own department, organization and with community partners that provide for increased access to care and resources for clients and improved recovery outcomes. Brings these identified needs to Program Manager. Participates in making changes to meet these needs.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a Master's degree in a behavioral science, an understanding of co-occurring disorders, trauma and related experience. Two years’ post-master's experience required to meet qualifications under Medicaid for Clinical Supervisor. 

Leadership experience and understanding of outpatient processes and work flows a plus. 

Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist, 

OR

Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

OR

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO. 

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In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred. 

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Options for Southern Oregon 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.