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Clinical Supervisor, LCSW or LCPC – Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Decatur, Illinois)

Salary:

• Master’s Degree + clinical licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT: $73,000-$77,000/annually + every other Friday off paid
• Sign On Bonus for internal and external clinically licensed candidates!

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Your Role:

Clinical Supervisor – Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Decatur, Illinois)

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL is seeking a full-time Clinical Supervisor (LCSW or LCPC) to join our clinical leadership team. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality, person-centered care through expert clinical oversight and documentation review. The Clinical Supervisor will provide strengths-based clinical supervision to staff, guide clinical decision-making, and ensure compliance with Medicaid and other regulatory standards. Responsibilities include reviewing and authorizing assessments and treatment plans, verifying medical necessity, and supporting staff development through collaborative problem-solving and innovative approaches to care.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as tan expert for substance use and mental health documentation review and signature (authorization) processes.
• Evaluate ongoing necessity for service delivery, monitor client progress, and recommend treatment adjustments as appropriate.
• Verify clinical need for services and ensure treatment recommendations align with best practices and medical necessity criteria.
• Coordinate with treatment teams to gather additional clinical information when needed.
• Provide strengths-based clinical supervision to staff seeking clinical licensure, fostering professional growth and confidence.
• Conduct strengths-based case reviews to identify opportunities for client engagement and improved outcomes.
• Advise clinical staff on appropriate procedures and practices related to assessment tools and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and leadership to address training needs and enhance documentation practices.
• Participate in clinical staffing meetings, offering guidance on best practices, creative problem-solving, and client engagement strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of Medicaid documentation requirements and medical necessity criteria.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health service delivery within nonprofit settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strengths-based supervision and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Skilled in creative problem-solving and innovative approaches to staff development and client care.
• Ability to identify solutions collaboratively and work effectively across multiple programs and teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Proficiency in navigating electronic health records and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or other human service field preferred
• This position requires clinical licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and credentialing as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)
• Ideal candidates will have experience with assessment utilizing the IM-CANS and ASAM, providing strengths-based supervision, and mentorship of clinicians
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
• Retirement: 401k and Roth
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corp

At Heritage Behavioral Health Center, we believe in empowering both our clients and our staff through a strengths-based approach. As a Clinical Supervisor, you will play a vital role in shaping high-quality care, mentoring future clinicians, and driving creative solutions to complex challenges. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and making a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we invite you to join our team and help us transform lives and communities.