Clinical Supervisor - Carson (LCSW)

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for assuring the overall provisions of comprehensiveclinical services and case management for community programs. Clinical Supervisors areexpected to exercise independent professional judgement and discretion in the leadership ofCommunity Programs and demonstrates a commitment to services and values of the agency.The Clinical Supervisor reports directly to the Program Manager/and or Director.DUTIES:1. ACCOUNTABILITY: Oversees the provision of therapeutic services, ensuring that clientsare receiving necessary clinical care and guidance and that all documentation, reportsand case records are thoroughly and properly completed on time. Monitors staffs'economy of time and accountability of service.2. SUPERVISION: Administratively supervises and reviews all staff progress notes anddocumentation for an appropriate number of staff as directed by the Manager/and orDirector.3. SUPPORT: Provides field-based supportive guidance by participation in team meetings,individual counseling, crisis intervention, and direct in-home clinical service, asnecessary.4. CONSULTATION: Provides clinical supervision and supportive consultation to therapists,Case Managers, and team members when needed.5. PROCEDURES: Assists in development or modification of procedures to work effectivelywith individual clients and families.6. BACK-UP: Is fully acquainted with all the responsibilities of the therapist's duties andprovides urgent, on-call or back-up clinical services when needed.7. COORDINATION: Assures multi-disciplinary service in coordination with the adjunctiveservices, County Social Workers, probation officers, and other community partners.Coordinates weekly treatment team meetings, case reads/reviews and ensures that thetreatment plans are formulated, implemented, and regularly evaluated.8. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING: Orients and trains new therapists, ensuring that all staffhave the training to competently perform the duties of their position. Identifies stafftraining needs and participates in delivering training sessions that meet the needs ofstaff and the clinical needs of the program.9. QI: Regularly communicates with the Quality Improvement Liaison and implementsnecessary program adjustments. Conducts periodic, regular internal audits of files andensures service delivery outcomes, quality of reports and adherence to diagnosticsummary.10. COMPLIANCE: Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, contractualrequirements, and ethical standards of the profession.11. ETHICS: Performs all duties within appropriate scope and boundaries and withapplication of legal and ethical standards.12. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person,their individual differences and culture. Is capable of accurately identifying and buildingon the strengths of employees to better reach their potential. Is approachable andaccessible in responding to staff's issues and concerns and provides supportiveconsultation and when needed.13. EVALUATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: Demonstrates the ability to fairly evaluatestaff and provide them with the input necessary to improve performance, includingcoaching staff on organization, time management, how to document progress notes,perform assessments and complete documentation correctly. Assures that alldisciplinary actions are conducted with fairness and respect and focused on theimprovement of the employee.14. PRODUCTIVITY: Meets productivity standards established for the position.15. OTHER: Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Must be a LCSW2. Two years post-licensure. Two years supervisory experience preferred.3. Valid California Driver's License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfillthe duties of the position.