Clinical Program Supervisor

Kedren Health - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Under the general direction of a licensed clinical program director, supervises and coordinates multidisciplinary and ancillary support staff in the planning and provision of mental health services to emotionally or mentally disturbed adults, and older adults. Provides daily clinical and administrative oversight to the team, with technical supervision of licensed clinical staff activities exercised in accordance within scope of practice guidelines. Also oversee other professionals, paraprofessionals and/or general service staff. Additionally, assist in coordinating social work and treatment activities with medical, psychological and other professional services. Lastly, persons in this position are expected to administer and interpret policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision of professional and para-professional staff providing services in the FSP program.
• Review and approve clinical documentation to ensure quality of care relative to completeness, consistency, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assign work to supervisees and provide necessary training, instruction and evaluation of work.
• Complete and process performance evaluations for supervisees in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Meet regularly with staff on an individual and group basis to discuss performance including work habits, case reviews and documentation.
• Screen prospective client referrals and maintain referral and client databases.
• Assist supervisee with crisis and complex cases, providing leadership and direction for best practices and solutions.
• Conduct periodic visits to field sites as needed, to ensure services are provided as promised and clients are satisfied with services.
• May carry a small caseload of clients with complex issues.
• Participate in continuing education activities to stay informed and proficient with evidence based practices.
• Meet regularly with Program Director for consultation and guidance.
• Manage the program in the absence of the Program Director.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work including supervised field work placement in psychiatric social work.
• Registered Nurse, or Licensed Marriage, Family, Child Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Work.
• Completion of two year fellowship in adult therapy from an approved postgraduate training program desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of coordinated service and Rehab-option essential.
• At least three years clinical work experience in a psychiatric clinic or hospital involving problems of mental and emotional adjustment of adults.
• License to practice psychology, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy in the state of California.
• Experience in Program Administration and Clinical Supervision desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of two year fellowship in adult therapy from an approved postgraduate training program.
• Experience in Program Administration and Clinical Supervision.