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About Us:

Counseling 4 Kids is a resilient community mental health agency driven by our steadfast commitment to quality care and unparalleled dedication to client engagement. At the core of our mission is a profound belief that every child deserves compassionate support and effective treatment. We prioritize our clients above all else, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and expertise.

Why Counseling4Kids?

Our agency is not just a place of work; it's a dynamic environment where innovation, teamwork, and resilience flourish and where resilience is valued. We embrace creativity and collaboration, fostering a culture of welcoming and nurturing new ideas. Our commitment to staff well-being is paramount, providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every team member can thrive and grow professionally.

As we continue to evolve and expand our services, we invite visionary leaders in mental health to apply for our Clinical Supervisor position. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape our agency's future, lead a dedicated team of professionals, and profoundly impact the lives of children and families in our community. If you are passionate about transforming lives, driving innovation, and upholding the highest standards of care, Counseling4Kids is the place for you.

About the Role:This is for a part-time (approx. 20 hours/week) contracted employee role, with an expected duration of six (months).At the end of the contracted period of employment, job performance, attendance, attitude and overall interest in the job will be assessed in a performance evaluation to determine if an offer of full-time at will employment will be made, if the contract period will be extended, or if the contract will be ended without further offer of employment.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor II provides clinical and administrative supervision, hands-on coaching, direction and guidance to clinical associates, licensed therapists, case managers and/or practicum students. The Clinical Supervisor assists their supervisees with their day-to-day responsibilities, including clinical work, documentation and teamwork. The Clinical Supervisor II will be available to perform direct service tasks according to departmental needs. The Clinical Supervisor II may carry a small client-caseload. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible to the Clinical Program Director for implementing and maintaining all clinical operations in line with stated policies and procedures of C4K. The Clinical Supervisor will engage in multiple and various tasks encompassing the core areas of management/ leadership, program development, and quality assurance. The Clinical Supervisor II shall also perform administrative and clinical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the mission and core values of Counseling4Kids.
• Responsible for the direct clinical and administrative supervision of up to six (6) post-master's unlicensed clinician Associates, and up to two (2) case managers, practicum students, contracted therapists, and/or licensed therapists. Direct supervisees will be determined by supervisors and agency need.
• Provide each supervisee with weekly in-office group and individual (or triadic) clinical supervision.
• Monitor and evaluate supervisees' clinical skills and decision making with assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure the creation, development, implementation and review of clients' individualized mental health treatment plan.
• Review and approve supervisees' progress notes, assessments, care plans and other clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy, returning for corrections as needed.
• Ensure supervisees' documentation meets DMH and Medi-Cal/EPSDT requirements and is submitted within agency mandated timelines.
• Ensure supervisees' compliance with laws and regulations governing the practice of clinical social work or marriage and family therapy.
• Evaluate and respond to supervisees' performance with timely feedback, quarterly evaluations, and disciplinary action(s), as needed.
• Ensure supervisees meet agency service delivery requirements.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new Associates.
• Assume primary, hands-on role of training new clinical associates, practicum students, case managers, and/or licensed therapists.
• Provide coverage and backup for clinicians and colleagues as needed, including rotational on-call after hours crisis support.
• Provide clinical coverage in-officetwo (2) to three (3) days a week. Occasionally, may provide coverage in non-home office.
• During extended absence of a supervisee, cover their clinical responsibilities.
• Support supervisees in their progress to licensure with timely and accurate certification of weekly hours of experience, required supervisory plan, and evaluation of skills.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position involves direct supervision of the Associate(s), Licensed Clinicians, Case Managers, and/or Mental Health Rehab Specialists.

Competencies:

• Customer Service Collaboration
• Clinical Efficiency Communication
• Flexibility Leadership
• Ethics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed in California as an LMFT, LPCC, and or LCSWs for minimum of two (2) years.
• Minimum two (2) years recent experience supervising AMFTs, ACSW,s and/or APCCs, or practicum students in community mental health setting.
• Eligible to provide clinical supervision to APCCs, ACSWs and/or AMFTs per Board of Behavioral Sciences standards; supervision training requirements met.
• Clinical experience with children in field-based mental health services, in-home or school.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health and trauma informed care
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs of a culturally diverse population.
  
• Experience with an EHR, preferably Exym.
• Ability to work in-office two (2) to three (3) days per week.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Training/familiarity in EBPs, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), CPP, Seeking Safety, and/or MAP - Managing and Adapting Practices.
• Experience providing field-based mental health services, in-home and/or school
• Current knowledge of LA County DMH documentation and Medi-Cal/ EPSDT.
  
• Clinical experience with foster youth/ child welfare involved populations
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Program implementation experience
• Strong organizational and management skills.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

EEO Statement:

Counseling4Kids provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Counseling4Kids complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Counseling4Kids expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Counseling4Kids' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.