CLINICAL SUPERVISOR CHILD FIRST

Description

Summary

The Child First Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the direction and management of all Child First programs and clinical operations within Children's Home Society. The Clinical Supervisor engages in clinical reflective supervision with up to four Child First Clinical Teams (each made up of a Family Resource Partner and a Mental Health and Developmental Clinician) who are conducting Child First's home-based therapeutic intervention. The Clinical Supervisor also serves in the Clinician role with up to two Child First families. As an administrator, the Clinical Supervisor works very closely with the Child First State Clinical Director to ensure fidelity to the Child First model and optimal outcomes for families. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor serves as a liaison to community-based providers serving young children and families and to the local early childhood collaborative.

Primary Job Functions

1. Duties
   • Supervise all components of clinical operations and set program policy and procedures for Child First teams of Masters and Bachelors level staff.
   • Provide Child First group reflective supervision and case conference meetings on a weekly basis, using videotape as appropriate.
   • Provide weekly reflective supervision with each Clinician, Family Resource Partner, and Clinical Team.
   • Maintain an “open door” policy for staff supervision, consultation, and support, as needed.
   • Review progress notes, formulations, and clinical diagnoses for all children and families.
   • Review and sign all Child and Family Plans of Care (Treatment Plans).
   • Build and maintain cohesive, supportive, reflective, respectful relationships among staff.
   • Review all process data on a monthly basis with staff and discuss areas for improvement, and respond to clinical areas of need with specific training for staff.
   • Review all outcome data on a quarterly basis with staff and discuss areas for improvement, and respond to clinical areas of need with specific training for staff.
   • Use the Child First Fidelity Framework with all staff to maintain fidelity to the Child First model.
   • Lead all site-based quality enhancement activities in collaboration with the Child First State Clinical Director and Child First NPO.
   • Participate in reflective consultation with the Child First State Clinical Director on a weekly and then biweekly basis.
   • Participate in agency-based clinical supervision on a weekly basis.
   • Assure that the Child First program and staff members are integrated into the affiliate agency, with ongoing communication with the agency Clinical Director and/or CEO.
   • Hire new Child First staff using Child First NPO guidelines.
   • Actively participate in all Child First training, including Child First Learning Collaborative, distance learning, and specialty training, and assist staff in mastering program components to ensure fidelity to the Child First model.
   • Attend the monthly clinical and administrative Child First Clinical Supervisors’ Meeting.
   • Supervise entry of all data by staff and ensure accuracy.
   • Conduct chart reviews to ensure all necessary clinical components and consents are in place.
   • Oversee clinical component for reimbursement for services through Medicaid.
   • Build relationships and work collaboratively with local non-profit agencies, public social services, and state policy makers to enhance their understanding and utilization of Child First services.
   • Represent Child First within the local early childhood council or collaborative meetings and other local, state, and national meetings, as appropriate.
   • Serve as the Child First liaison with all community partners including child welfare, health providers, early care and education, early intervention (IDEA-Part C), courts, etc.
   • Make presentations about Child First as an early childhood, evidence-based, home visiting intervention, embedded in a system of care.
   • Maintain a caseload of 1-2 Child First families, in partnership with a Family Resource Partner.
2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
   • Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
   • Strong commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of Child First.
   • Demonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties.
   • Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.
   • Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.
   • Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed.

Schedule Expectations

This position is a salary exempt job that will require some weekends, and evenings work. Along with working our standard scheduled week. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours as required. Frequent travel required to conduct business-related activities.

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