Clinical Supervisor
The Clinical Supervisor provides oversight to the clinical department and staff, and, as a Child and Family Therapist, him/herself, provides individual, family, and group therapy to child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members using play therapy, and other evidence-based treatment modalities, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The Clinical Supervisor will maintain a regular caseload, including evening hours as required to meet client demand.Job Responsibilities
- Direct the Clinical staff and work with Executive Director / Program Director to ensure quality clinical program development and execution;
- Manage, maintain, and develop counseling program by expanding services across the county;
- Keep policies, procedures, and counseling documents up to date with current ethical and HIPAA guidelines, as well as CACTX and NCA annual standards, to maintain compliancy and accreditation;
- Manage budget process and program grants, including timely reporting (using the case management system) as required by grantors; report clinical department statistics and data monthly;
- Represent agency management to the staff in a positive and professional manner;
- Provide supervision and evaluation to clinical staff and any counseling interns, including weekly/ monthly on-site formal clinical supervision and case review (individual and group supervision);
- Supervise and evaluate all programs, including data entry and analysis for both quality assurance and program performance;
- Oversee intake process, manage the waiting list, and assign clients;
- Ensure that therapy staff completes required documentation, including client records, service reports, and administrative paperwork in a timely manner;
- Ensure flexibility of working hours to accommodate victim and/or family sessions during crisis situations;
- Organize and coordinate the Counseling Referral Network list by overseeing, reviewing, and updating any necessary communication linkages / cooperative working agreements;
- Serve as point of contact for calls inquiring about therapy services;
- Oversee decisions regarding training and travel for clinical staff; organize and coordinate professional training opportunities; train staff on program quality and intra-agency policy & procedures;
- Provide training and professional development to any interns and volunteers on procedures regarding the delivery of direct clinical services;
- Participate in the monthly Child Protection Team (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings;
- Maintain positive working relationships with agency stakeholders.
Direct Service Responsibilities
- Clinically assess and diagnose child victims and non-offending family members;
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling to child victims and non-offending family members using evidence-based treatment modalities, including TF-CBT;
- Maintain a regular caseload that is agreed upon with Executive Director;
- Complete individualized treatment plans;
- Measure treatment progress by assessing improvement on clinical assessment tools;
- Document session notes in client chart, provide written reports as appropriate, and enter service data in a database;
- Provide crisis intervention for clients receiving other primary services of the Center;
- Prepare child victims and witnesses for court;
- Provide expert witness testimony in court.
Additional Duties
- Provide content and assistance for program-related funding applications;
- Participate in agency activities, including community awareness, networking and fundraising events;
- Provide on-call support through a staff rotation;
- Address needs and provide development support to volunteers as needed;
- Provide guided tours of the Center for community members;
- Perform any and all activities to support the mission of the agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Masters Degree or higher in mental health (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy);
- Texas licensure for independent practice [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)], as well as for Clinical Supervision;
- Certification in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT);
- Minimum of five years professional experience working with child abuse (especially child sexual abuse) victims and families, providing play therapy, group therapy, or other evidence based treatment modalities, including TF-CBT;
- Ability and minimum of five years experience in providing clinical supervision, training, and guidance to therapists-in-training;
- Mission driven with unquestionable integrity and professionalism;
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of clients, interns, and community partners;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and facilitation skills; a collaborative management approach is required;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate the importance of proper therapeutic techniques and adherence to the highest ethical standards regarding client-therapist relationships;
- Ability to pass criminal and credit background checks.
To apply, please send to director@wilcocac.org:
- cover letter with salary requirements,
- resume,
- professional writing sample,
- 2 personal letters of recommendation,
- 2 professional letters of recommendation.
This is a grant funded position that is projected to be ongoing.Excellent benefits * No relocation assistance availableThis position may be offered at a director level, depending upon experience.