Clinical Supervisor
The Clinical Supervisor makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families served by the National Youth Advocate Program. This position is responsible for the management, quality, and administration of the clinical programing, including the provisions of clinical leadership and direct supervision for assigned staff. The Clinical Supervisor serves as a member of the management team ensuring sound clinical practices in programming according to the NYAP mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities include :
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies
- Screen referrals upon admission, assigning cases and assuring all initial documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of training plans for treatment and service team members.
- Attend team meetings and provide clinical consultation and feedback to the treatment team to assure high quality and effective services.
- Provide consultation and advocacy on behalf of clients with schools, community agencies, and other providers.
- Provide on-call services to respond to after hour emergencies and crises based on program needs.
- Responsible for the direct supervision on the following based on program needs :
- Provide weekly group and / or individual supervision
- Review all new clients with assigned staff to identify immediate treatment needs and / or safety concerns
- Review and cosign Individual Service / Treatment Plans and Diagnostic Assessments
- Review and assure the completion of monthly and quarterly reports
- Evaluate direct service staff
- Regularly participate in quality assurance activities
Minimum Qualifications :
Master's Degree in Social Services or other related human service field2 years' experience in the field of human services, with experience in supervision preferredLPC, LSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure required.Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.Car insurance requirements 100,000 / 300,000 bodily injury.Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.Other Skills :
Excellent customer service and communication skillsWorks well independently and as a team memberMulti-task efficiently and be flexible in all situationsOpenness to working non-traditional hours as neededStrong leadership skills with an ability to motivate and inspire staffIf this describes you, please apply today! Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas : Prevention / Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification / Permanency. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.