Clinical Counseling Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Counseling Program Supervisor

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington
Full-Time • Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Clinical Staff, Quality Assurance Coordinator

Position Summary

The Counseling Program Supervisor provides clinical supervision, program coordination, and direct counseling services for Catholic Charities’ outpatient counseling program. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health services while supporting staff development, clinical quality, and program stability.

The Counseling Program Supervisor provides direct outpatient counseling services and collaborates with agency leadership to strengthen and grow counseling services.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, clinically experienced, organized, and comfortable working in a Catholic nonprofit environment that serves individuals and families from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Program Oversight

· Provide leadership and coordination for the outpatient counseling program .

• Support stabilization and incremental improvement of the outpatient counseling services.
• Ensure program compliance with internal quality benchmarks and external accountability requirements related to counseling services.
• Serve as a member of the agency Management team, contributing counseling program updates, clinical insight, and collaborative input into operational planning and decision making.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Supervise the Quality Assurance Coordinator/Contract Specialist as it relates to counseling services.
• Ensure adherence to evidence‐based practices, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, program performance metrics, and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality laws, and professional ethics.

3. Clinical Supervision

• Provide regular clinical supervision to counseling staff and clinicians seeking independent licensure, as appropriate.
• Review cases, service plans, and terminated case documentation.
• Serve as LCSW Supervisor (if applicable), providing required supervision hours to Certified Social Workers per state board standards.
• Promote a collaborative, ethical, and supportive clinical team culture.

4. Staff Management & Development

• Oversee counseling staff goal setting, performance evaluations, and professional growth.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical personnel.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.

5. Direct Mental Health Counseling (Approx. 75%)

• Provide outpatient clinical services including screening, assessment, therapy, referral, and follow-up.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical competence working with diverse populations and presenting concerns.

Qualifications — Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),  LCSW‐Supervisor preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical counseling experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or program leadership experience.
• Experience providing services to diverse populations (children, adults, families, couples, individuals with mental illness or substance-use histories).
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DSM‐5 and evidence‐based trauma‐informed practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications — Preferred

• Supervisory certification (LCSW‐S) by the Kentucky Social Work Board.
• Experience working in a Catholic or nonprofit service environment.
• Experience with accreditation standards (COA, Joint Commission, etc.) and outcome reporting systems.

Personal Qualities

• Mission-driven and client-centered.
• Strong leadership, boundaries, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and commitment to high-quality client service.
• Collaborative, supportive, and organized.
• Comfortable representing the agency in faith-based and community settings.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Three weeks of paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), 17 holidays, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings option
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and travel/mileage reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness program
• Tuition assistance for children attending Diocese of Covington Catholic schools

To Apply

Please submit your résumé, cover letter, salary history, and at least three references to:
Shannon Braun —

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