Clinical Supervisor - LCSW-C Required (Part-time Contractor)

Overview

The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical oversight to a maximum of eight behavioral health providers in the delivery of assessment, goal setting, treatment, and crisis management services to individuals experiencing homelessness.  The CS must provide their own malpractice insurance ($1M per claim; $3M in the aggregate) and complete mandatory agency orientation and training (during paid time).  

Key Role Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisees virtually for weekly supervision.  Supervision must be conducted via visual-audio technology (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, e.g.).  
• Provide group supervision for up to 6 LMSWs on a bi-monthly basis.
• Maintain detailed supervision records to be submitted on a monthly.  Records should reference a client by medical record number.    
• Complete clinical review of documentation to ensure it is thorough and completed within 3 business days.
• Provide review and co-signature for encounter notes that are completed by supervisees who are not independently licensed.  
• Conduct chart audits as requested to ensure quality care.        Provide training and support on identified needs and growth areas.
• Assist with cross-discipline care coordination among supervisees through case conferences and team meetings.
• Provide insight in performance evaluation process.  Report any disciplinary or performance related matters to the Senior Director within 1 business day of discovery. 
• Demonstrate positive regard and respect for clients through speech and actions. Utilizes and models a client-centered, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations, monitor outcomes, create a culture of open communication, and help supervisees solve complex problems through individual and group supervision
• Assist with cross-discipline care coordination among supervisees through case conferences and team meetings
• Ensure that supervisees complete documentation within the clients’ electronic health record (athenaOne) in a manner that is easy to understand and in accordance with established formats and required timeframes. 
• Conduct chart audits as requested to ensure quality care 
• Provide review and co-signature for encounter notes that are completed by supervisees who are not independently licensed 
• Provide input into performance evaluations of supervisees. Report any disciplinary or performance related matters to supervisor in a timely matter
• Models and reinforces the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance
• Protect clients’ personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant health care-related IT security regulations
• Immediately responsive by phone or email within contracted hours

Knowledge, Experience and Skills 

Formal Education and Training (all required)

• Master’s Degree in Social Work 
• Currently licensed in Maryland as a LCSW-C 
• Registered as a supervisor with the Board of Social Work Examiners 

Experience  

• Two years providing supervision to staff and/or student learners preferred
• One year supervising staff and building team cohesion in a remote environment required
• Three years providing therapy to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders
• Three years providing case management services to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders

Skills 

• Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning
• Willingness to integrate relevant principles into practice such as Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Housing First
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexible approach, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative style
• Demonstrate comfort with change by approaching it optimistically and helps their supervisees to do the same. Proactively seeks clarity regarding change in a productive, collaborative manner.
• Able to work with clients who have serious behavioral health challenges, manage crisis situations and assess for safety

*In-eligible for sign-on bonus

Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and inclusion. We make a particular effort to recruit and promote Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) for open positions. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.

This is a 100% remote position. General telework location must be within the state of Maryland.