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About the Position:

The Clinical Supervisor provides advanced clinical services and leadership within Mountainside’s residential program. This role combines direct clinical care with the supervision and development of clinical staff, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to grow as a leader.

The Clinical Supervisor provides individual and group therapy, completes assessments and treatment planning, coordinates care across disciplines and levels of care, and supports clients and families throughout treatment. In a supervisory capacity, this role provides clinical guidance, coaching, mentorship, and performance support to assigned staff while partnering with the Clinical Director and Program Manager to promote high-quality, evidence-informed care and strong client outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a confident clinical leader who is passionate about supporting both clients and clinicians and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Must be able to participate in on-call weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Your Role:

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-informed, recovery-oriented approaches.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, clinical screenings, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans, including appropriate referrals to psychiatry, wellness, family services, continuing care, and other resources.
• Coordinate care with clients, families/supports, medical and psychiatric providers, referral sources, and other external partners, consistent with releases of information.
• Support clients throughout the therapeutic process by reinforcing treatment expectations, recovery-oriented skills, and healthy communication within the residential milieu.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care, effective communication, and consistent execution of treatment plans.
• Support utilization review processes, including medical-necessity documentation, clinical summaries, authorization needs, and insurance peer reviews as needed.
• Lead daily clinical huddles to review census, clinical priorities, risk and safety concerns, documentation needs, and care coordination.
• Coordinate admissions and length-of-stay reviews by providing clinical feedback and recommendations as appropriate.
• Coordinate discharge and continuing-care planning to support clients’ ongoing recovery and transition to appropriate services.
• Maintain active clinical licensure, credentialing, NPI, and payer enrollment requirements as applicable.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff, including case consultation, workload prioritization, risk assessment, and support with clinical decision-making.
• Lead individual and group supervision, case conferences, and other opportunities for clinical consultation and professional development.
• Coach, mentor, and support the professional growth and development of assigned clinical staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to promote staff success and accountability.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting with direct reports and address performance concerns in partnership with Human Resources and the Clinical Director when needed.
• Support onboarding, orientation, training, and competency development for new clinical staff, interns, and direct reports.
• Review clinical documentation and charting for quality, compliance, and clinical accuracy; provide feedback and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support clinical quality initiatives, chart audits, accreditation readiness, curriculum development, and staff training.
• Participate in interviewing, selection, and onboarding decisions for clinical team members.
• Manage day-to-day clinical workflows, including caseload assignments, coverage, scheduling, and PTO approvals to support effective staffing.
• Participate in on-call weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field required.
• Current independent clinical license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in addiction, behavioral health, residential, and/or substance use disorder treatment preferred.
• Experience with utilization review, medical-necessity documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, provide constructive feedback, and support staff development.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.