Clinical Supervisor

Job Type:
Full-time

Description
Program Overview:

CHRIS 180-Fulton County services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledge, respects, and integrate cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

Position Description:

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising peer support staff and a team of therapists who provide clinical services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. This position also provides evidence based clinical services to consumers.

Role and Responsibilities:

The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide positive role-modeling to therapists
Sets high standards and goals
Promote professional growth
Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Teach and reinforce evidenced based clinical services
Implements effective communication through clear expectations and sharing of information
Regularly monitors performance
Regularly monitors key success variables
Regularly employs positive and developmental feedback
Maintains a supervisory focus by getting results through others and managing conflict
Mindful of being in a glass bubble
Appropriately uses power and influence
Demonstrates concern and empathy for the needs of others
Tracks delegated assignments

Provide positive role-modeling to consumers and/or families:

Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults
Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)
Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills
Support in making positive change through motivational interviewing
Support the change process through a comprehensive understanding of the Seven Challenges Program

Assessing consumer’s history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs:

Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be offered
Assess co-occurring disorders and make referrals to relevant services based on consumer’s ASAM level
Provide initial clinical impressions
Administer Behavioral Health assessment and reassessments as needed
Administer Caregiver Strain Assessment
Administer Child and Adolescent Function Assessment Scale (CAFAS/PECAFAS) as needed
Administer validated assessment tools specific to evidence-based practice (7 Challenges, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ARC) as needed
Administer/aware of ACE score and implications on service planning
Develop and monitor IRRPs
Evaluate and document consumer’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals
Provide after-hours crisis support via telephone (On-Call)

Coordinating Services and Collaboration:

Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e., Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)
Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults as needed
Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Ensure group home therapists attend monthly RBWO meetings or provide a counseling summary for group home consumers
Ensure therapists attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summary for consumer’s receiving wrap services as needed
Attend monthly RBWO meetings as needed
Attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) as needed
Advocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies to include coordinating services
Monitor the provision of services provided specific services to consumers
Provide therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused mental health treatment to target consumer population
Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to consumers of all ages who meet criteria for trauma services
Manage clinical caseload. Number of consumers on caseload is based on frequency of sessions and billable expectations within the Counseling Center
Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)
Provide outpatient services to include: providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM IV-TR and DSM 5
Provide CSI services to children and families receiving Medicaid funded services as deemed clinically appropriate
Facilitate groups (i.e.,7 Challenges, DBT skills, GTREM, Nurturing Parent, STEP, anger management, etc.) as needed
Coach caregivers in supporting consumer through understanding the stages of change
Must be willing to work in the community neighborhoods, the home, school, and public housing communities

Documentation Requirements:

Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with Center policy
Maintain detailed files and other documentation in 100% compliance with standards
Complete all billing expectations within designated timeframes
Complete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed
Complete monthly summaries for consumers in DFCS custody, those receiving wrap services, or any additional partnerships/grants

Practice Requirements:

Adhere to the organization policies and procedures
Provide individual supervision weekly
Provide group supervision at a minimum of monthly
Provide feedback for hard to manage cases
Provide/Attend any evidenced based supervision if there is utilization of the treatment modality
Attend Fellowship meetings
Participate in clinical consultation
Review case studies

Performance and Conduct:

Maintain confidentiality of consumer information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries (written, verbal, physical)
Follow CHRIS 180 dress code
Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics and the specific licensing board
Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all times

Demonstrate customer service:

Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all times
Work as a contributing and collaborative team member
Respond to consumer, referral and peer needs in a timely fashion
Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly
Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion

Maintain Personal Information and Training:

Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduled
Maintain required certifications
Review, understand and responsible to program policies
Provide trainings as needed

Qualifications/Competencies:

Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and maintain full licensure, 3-Years post Full Licensure and CPC-S Credential required
An understanding of the concepts of childcare
Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy
Skilled in assisting and maintaining consumers in their family homes and/or community
Ability to effectively relate to consumers, parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds, with firmness, fairness and concern
Solid decision-making ability as related to the safety and well-being of consumers, families, community and staff
Be guided by precedent and established policy and procedure in decision-making. This person will be required to analyze and react to difficult situations, often while under considerable stress and pressure
Dependability, emotional stability and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are essential to satisfactory performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e. sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, hearing and the ability to physically restrain (when necessary)
Ability to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed
Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction, counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis is required
Must be free to travel as the position demands
A valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia

Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180:

Free clinical supervision for your licensure
Competitive Salary
Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO
Dental and vision insurance options
Basic life insurance 1x times your salary
Employee assistance program
Flex spending account
Health Savings Account
11 paid holidays
PTO
Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

Schedule:

This is a full-time position and typically works Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm but requires flexibility.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000 depending on experience