Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Supervisor (Via Avanta Residential Services)

This is an onsite position based in Pacoima, CA. The anticipated schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00a-5:00p PST.

The pay range for this role is between $77,583 - $89,220 annually. $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Ask us about loan repayment programs you may qualify for by working at Didi Hirsch.

About Didi Hirsch

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to about 290,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch's work possible.

Summary

As a Clinical Supervisor (internally referred to as Lead Clinical Supervisor) at Didi Hirsch, you will manage the clinical integrity of the program and provide clinical supervision to both unlicensed and licensed therapists along with a case management staff.

Primary Duties

• Designated as the clinical lead, oversees clinical efficiency and fidelity to the model(s) of an evidenced based practice(s) (EBP); provides case assignment and tracks client progress in the EBP.
• Provides clinical supervision weekly for up to 8 employees.
• Guides staff and interns in the development of their work plans, their assigned duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; consults with staff on problems relative to clients.
• Ensures client documentation is accurate and submitted within the established timeframe.
• Develop and implement clinical trainings and support of EBP practice for their site.
• Partners with Outcomes Assistants to ensure that client outcomes are completed as required.
• Monitors and measures client progress against treatment plans and stated goals as it applies to mental health documentation.
• Works closely with QA department to support documentation compliance and takes the lead in all clinical documentation internal audits.
• Monitors the flow of cases on supervisees' caseloads to ensure that a balanced approach to intakes and discharges occur.
• Forms a highly effective clinical team to accomplish the program's short and long term goals.
• Develops higher levels of expertise in staff members by encouraging further education, participation in seminars and providing learning opportunities within the program.
• Attends, participates, leads and/or facilitates routinely scheduled meetings as requested or required for the program, division, or Agency.
• May participate as lead clinician in 5150 client holds.
• Interfaces with related community agencies, attends Department of Mental Health meetings as scheduled and/or needed.

Position Requirements

• Licensure as a LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D.; must be licensed a minimum of 2 years.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment. Depending on program/division, demonstrated knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and/or the Recovery Model of treatment.
• Minimum of 2 years providing clinical supervision and monitoring performance within a mental health setting.
• Completed supervision course that meets BBS or BOP standards.
• First Aid, CPR certification required for all Residential counselors. Non-certified individuals hired into the position must be willing to complete certification course within 30 days of employment and maintain certifications in active and current status throughout employment.
• LPS designated by the county.
• Working knowledge of mental health services coordination and management.
• Working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, DHS, Department of Social Services, and other state, federal regulations relating to mental health services.
• Current knowledge to coordinate treatment planning and case management for assigned clients.
• The skill to present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Personal computer skills including word processing, electronic health record, spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Ability to use analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective decisions.
• Commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

Core Values

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.

Equity: We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.

Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.

Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.