Clinical Supervisor

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (ACMH)

ALAMEDA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

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Our attractive compensation package includes base salary, sign-on bonus, 4 weeks PTO (5 weeks after 2 years.) , 14 holidays including 2 floating holidays, medical insurance, unlimited access to tele-health, and more.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, this position has the primary responsibility for providing supervision of both licensed and unlicensed mental health clinicians. Occasional interns. The clinicians will primarily be working with children ages 0-22 and their families. Mental health services include: trauma-informed care, developmentally appropriate/sensitive assessments; development of a family centered treatment plan; providing developmentally appropriate mental health treatment; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, medical home, and other collaterals; maintaining a written record of treatment, including initial assessments and treatment plans. Supervision responsibilities include: direct oversight of mental health clinicians work; reviewing clinicians notes, assessments and treatment plans to ensure compliance with MediCal requirements; providing guidance and assistance with the treatment of clients; weekly individual and group supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual and group supervision of mental health clinicians and interns.
Oversight of clinicians administrative duties in order to meet MediCal requirements including meeting required deadlines.
Oversight of clinicians clinical work.
Oversight of evaluation process of employees.
Assist clinicians in meeting A Better Way standards, including billing.
Occasional direct client care for children and their families.
Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings and supervision.
Follows all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT (Mental health component of program).
Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties.
Abide by all provisions of the A Better Way personnel manual.
Perform any other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Characteristics Desired:

Must be licensed with BBS and eligible to supervise (LMFT, LCSW, PsyD)
Excellent clinical and writing skills.
Supervision experience preferred.
Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of trauma and community-based mental health.
Familiarity and experience in working with infants and children in the 0-8 age range.
Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships.
Understanding DSM and the development/writing of family focused treatment plans.
Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team.
Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills.
Meet BOP or BBS requirements for supervision.
Ability to undergo Livescan check needed to work with children.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time work schedule are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Part-time work schedule are determined with supervisor. Eligible for remote work, with supervisor approval.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites is required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must undergo a Livescan check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment.Covid-19 vaccination is required.

A Better Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Committed to Workforce Diversity.

Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, HIV-status, national origin or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.