Group Therapeutic Services Clinical Supervisor

Agency Summary :

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary :

Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the GTS Program Coordinator & the Director of Community Services, the GTS Clinical Supervisor is responsible for clinical oversight of the GTS groups including providing clinical and administrative supervision and training to assigned staff members, as well as assisting with monitoring assigned budget.

Essential Duties :

• Provide Clinical & Administrative Supervision : Provide clinical and administrative supervision to GTS Licensed Group Facilitators and TBS duties for Youth Specialists (and other program staff as assigned) during team meetings and individual supervision.
• Program Growth & Development : Expand and grow service deliveries to increase referral sources and revenue-generating client base.
• Budget Management : Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to maintain and manage monthly and yearly budget requirements for the program.
• Case Management & Referrals : Screen and assign appropriate cases to groups, track all referrals made to the program, and manage waitlists.
• Collaboration & Communication : Collaborate with parents, case managers, school personnel, and other professionals to facilitate clients' treatment progress and address any obstacles or concerns.
• Compliance & Standards : Ensure that standards / regulations set by accrediting and / or licensing bodies are maintained by staff.
• Staff Development : Monitor and facilitate staff development of skills in service delivery.
• Documentation & Training : Train and develop staff in documentation skills and monitor adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Clinical Documentation & Compliance : Monitor and ensure staff compliance with required timelines on the completion of clinical documents, case summaries, outcomes, or other program requirements in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Performance Evaluations : Maintain supervision records throughout the year for complete and accurate performance evaluations for each assigned staff member.
• Curriculum Review & Approval : Review and approve all proposed group curricula, ensuring they are based on individual client treatment goals and supported by treatment plans.
• Program Oversight : Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to provide oversight of day-to-day group programming, including ensuring the safety of clients and staff.
• Program Census Management : Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly program census, track individual group census, and develop plans with both group staff and management to maintain or improve census within the program.
• Quality Improvement (QI / QA) : Complete QI / QA reviews for clinical services, monitor QI / QA results for assigned staff, develop plans of correction as needed, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed.
• Collaboration & Project Development : Collaborate with other supervisory and administrative staff on projects and the development and implementation of solutions for effective care delivery.
• Community Advocacy : Perform advocacy and liaison work with schools, the juvenile justice system, social services, and other community resources as needed.
• Staff Recruitment & Selection : Participate in the interviewing and selection of candidates for clinical positions within the agency.
• Program Change & Improvement : Collaborate with agency staff and administration on behalf of program changes.
• Professional Development : Apply professional training to revise and update supervisory and clinical practice.
• Attendance & Punctuality : Maintain a good on-time attendance record.
• Committee Participation : Participate in Wingspan Committees as appropriate.
• Other Duties as Assigned : Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties :

Qualifications :

Core Expertise : Possesses skill, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.

Benefits :

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include :

Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.