Clinical Supervisor

Job Title:Clinical Supervisor
Exempt/Non-exempt: EXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services

Salary: $62000 - $77000

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:
Understands a variety of treatment/counseling situations Solution Focused Brief Treatment Cognitive Family Systems Behavioral Crisis Intervention and substance use and abuse. Knowledge and understanding of the use of medications to treat psychiatric disorders.
Performs their work in a consistent manner and demonstrates the WIDE (Welcoming Inclusion Diversity Equity) values of LCFS.
Demonstrates a broad variety of management skills in all facets of running successful social service programs.
Knowledge and understanding of insurance managed care and EAP procedures and requirements. Understands billing procedures and funding options including grants.

Education and Experience:
Masters Degree in Social work preferred but may consider other related areas of study. Independent Licensed Professional in the State of Illinois (LCSW LCPC) required and must be qualified to provide LPHA services in Medicaid. Experience providing individual couple family and group counseling required. Experience working in a child welfare setting with youth and families with complex and severe trauma preferred. Experience in training preferred. Experience working with Medicaid documentation and billing preferred. Additional certifications and licenses in Family Therapy Substance Abuse Employee Assistance Programs and other specializations helpful.

Physical Demands and Other Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment including a computer and keyboard and typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid drivers license auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.

Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making:
Supervision and Management: Communicates regularly through individual supervisory and group meetings to implement Agency and programmatic goals and requirements. Provides accurate and timely feedback to each employee under his/her supervision and demonstrates ability to analyze employee performance. Facilitates a positive work environment where staff feel free to communicate openly. Responds to incidents and complaints in a timely manner and appropriately informs and consults with their chain of command.
Leadership: Demonstrates foresight in recognizing problems and vision in identifying and implementing solutions. Ensures program is effective in producing desired outcomes and program goals and deliver services at required capacity. Demonstrates ability to quickly gather pertinent facts weigh options and make decisions in critical situations while informing and consulting with others as needed. Works with staff to support and implement management decisions.
Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.
Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program execution and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client staff and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: All written and oral communication skills are appropriate for their position. Consistently conveys clear accurate timely and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Interacts effectively with all levels of clients staff interns volunteers and external stakeholders. Informs appropriate management staff when an incident occurs. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents staff interns volunteers and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.
Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies in a timely manner the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste.