Clinical Supervisor (Licensed)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

The Clinical Supervisor provides oversight of clinical operations and staff across the continuum of care, including Detoxification, Residential, and Outpatient services (PHP, IOP, OP). This role ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical outcomes. An active, independent Colorado clinical license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) is required for this position. Candidates with provisional or associate-level licenses do not qualify. 

In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the Clinical Supervisor maintains a small caseload of patients to model clinical excellence, support patient care needs, and remain actively engaged in service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all facility policies and procedures and conduct selves in a way conducive with Elevare Behavioral Health’s employee handbook.

• Maintains a high level of customer service demonstrating versatility and flexibility with quick changes of priorities.Clinical Leadership & Supervision

•Provide direct supervision to licensed and associate-level clinicians, interns, and group facilitators

•Conduct weekly individual and group supervision, including case consultation and skill development

•Ensure adherence to clinical standards, ethical practices, and scope of licensure

•Support onboarding, training, and competency development of clinical staff

•Partner with Clinical Director on performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions 

Patient Care & Caseload

•Maintain a small caseload

•Conduct assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy sessions

•Facilitate group therapy as needed to support programming coverage

•Ensure treatment plans are individualized, measurable, and aligned with ASAM criteria

•Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews

Program Oversight (Detox, Residential, Outpatient)

•Ensure clinical programming meets level-of-care requirements across the continuum

•Support appropriate step-down and step-up transitions between Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, and OP

•Collaborate with medical, nursing, and operations teams to ensure integrated care delivery

•Monitor patient engagement, LOS, and discharge planning effectiveness

Documentation & Compliance

•Ensure all clinical documentation meets standards of The Joint Commission, state licensing, and payer requirements

•Conduct regular chart audits for quality, timeliness, and medical necessity

•Ensure documentation supports utilization review and reimbursement

•Maintain readiness for audits, surveys, and accreditation reviews

Quality and Outcomes Management

• Monitor clinical KPIs including:

oLength of Stay (LOS)

oSuccessful completion ratesoStep through rates

oAgainst Medical Advice (AMA/ATA) rates

oReadmission rates

• Identify trends and implement corrective action plans

• Support performance improvement initiatives and clinical program enhancements

Collaboration & Communication

•Partner with Admissions, Utilization Review, and Business Development to support appropriate patient placement and continuity of care

•Serve as a clinical resource to staff and interdisciplinary teams

•Communicate effectively with families, referral sources, and external providers when appropriate

•This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor role. Additional duties may be assigned based on program needs and operational requirements.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements including facility policies and procedures, patient confidentiality under HIPAA, and substance use treatment confidentiality protections under 42 CFR Part 2. The Clinical Supervisor must maintain professional boundaries and always uphold patient rights. This position is on call within a rotation at the facility for Clinical and Administrative Oversight.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/License:

• Master’s degree or higher in Behavioral Health field (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related)

• Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)

• Clinical supervision credential required (state-specific)

Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment

• Minimum 1–2 years supervisory or leadership experience preferred

• Experience across multiple levels of care (Detox, Residential, PHP/IOP/OP) strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria

• Must have knowledge and experience working in Microsoft suites, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

License/Certifications:

• A valid driver license in the residing state with a clean driving record

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire if applicable

• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training (CPI or equivalent) as required by facility policy.Core Competencies

•Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care

•Expertise in evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care)

•Leadership, coaching, and staff development skills

•High attention to detail in documentation and compliance

•Ability to balance clinical supervision with direct patient care

•Strong critical thinking and crisis management skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

•Clinical documentation compliance: ≥ 95% on-time completion

•Chart audit scores: ≥ 90% quality compliance

•Staff retention and engagement within clinical team

•Reduction in AMA/ATA rates

•LOS optimization aligned with clinical appropriateness

•Patient satisfaction and outcomes

Physical Demands:

• Fast-paced behavioral health treatment setting across multiple levels of care

• Requires flexibility, on-call availability, and crisis response leadership

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Centennial, CO