Licensed Clinical Supervisor - Child First

SERVICE AREA

Mental Health Services (MHS)

DEPARTMENT

Community Mental Health (CMH)

PROGRAM

Child First

ROLE TYPE

Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW

The Child First Program Director is responsible for the direction and management of all Child First program and clinical operations at PHMC. The Program Director engages in clinical reflective supervision with up to four Child First Clinical Teams (each made up of a Family Resource Partner and a Mental Health and Developmental Clinician) who are conducting Child First’s home-based therapeutic intervention. The Program Director works very closely with the Child First State Clinical Director to ensure fidelity to the Child First model and optimal outcomes for families. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor serves as a liaison to community-based providers serving young children and families and to the local early childhood collaborative. This position reports to the Senior Director of Community Mental Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Child First group reflective supervision and case conference meetings on a weekly basis, using videotape as appropriate.

Provide weekly reflective supervision with each Clinician, Family Resource Coordinator, and Clinical Team.

Maintain an “open door” policy for staff supervision, consultation, and support, as needed.

Review progress notes, formulations, and clinical diagnoses for all children and families.

Review and sign all Child and Family Plans of Care (Treatment Plans).

Build and maintain cohesive, supportive, reflective, respectful relationships among staff.

Review all process data monthly with staff, discuss areas for improvement, and respond to clinical areas of need with specific training for staff.

Ensure the provision of clinically sound, ethically implemented interventions from the Child First teams they supervise.

Monitor and track submission of paperwork (case notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, assessments and screening tools, etc.) and review for regulatory adherence, clinical integrity, and timeliness of submission.

Hold staff accountable to policies and practices of the program, agency, and licensing/overseeing bodies.

Assist the Program Director in the recruitment and training of new employees.

Provide direct and indirect support and supervision to staff in the field as needed.

Be available for crisis management and support for the teams supervised.

Provide on-call services as determined by the Program Director.

Staff Leadership

Fosters a strengths-based, trauma-informed, accountable, committed, and motivated environment

Establishes and holds direct reports responsible for creating a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates high performance

Ensures the caliber of diverse staff with skills appropriate to meet the needs of those served

Provides and holds staff responsible for completing staff performance evaluations as expected, provides constructive supervision for all direct reports, including ongoing performance feedback

Models PHMC’s core competencies and holds staff accountable to do the same

Mentors and develops direct reports to ensure a core team focused on meeting the priorities of the program

Team Leadership

Cooperates and communicates as a multi-disciplinary staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and committee participation

Models traits of a responsible team member, executing job responsibilities, open communication, good follow-through; supports team members to do the same

Demonstrates use and support of the trauma-informed model in all aspects of employment, including interactions with clients/students, family members, other employees, community members, and stakeholders

Responds promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC staff

Partnerships & Collaborative Relationships

Establishes and maintains relationships with provider organizations, regulatory and licensing representatives, and referral sources, establishing effective and productive working relationships while promoting PHMC

Represents the organization before various stakeholder groups to maintain visibility

Manages regulatory and accreditation contracts

Serves on, participates in, and attends various committee meetings

Contributing to the Team

Participates in regular meetings with staff to ensure that priorities are clear, coordination is good, and communication is open; develops additional methods for ongoing effective communication

Cooperates and communicates as a multi-disciplinary staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and committee participation

Models traits of a responsible team member, executing job responsibilities, open communication, good follow-through; supports team members to do the same

Responds promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC staff

Trauma-Informed Behavior

Demonstrates commitment to being trauma-informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff

Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of the impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus, and commitment to growth and change

Administrative Activities

Ensures compliance with all PHMC’s policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality and acting as a mandated reporter in accordance with the law, policies, and procedures

Implements all documentation requirements; reports are complete, thorough, timely, and follow the prescribed format; ensures staff do the same

Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS

Ability to utilize and facilitate a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, CASSP Principles, social/ecological theory and application, family systems theory and application, cognitive-behavioral theory and clinical application, and child and family development

Crisis intervention and management

Knowledge of current DSM

Basic knowledge/understanding of common psychotropic medications

Experience working with and supervising diverse populations

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences and in diverse venues

Ability to hire and develop a caliber staff capable of providing high-quality services, accountable to job responsibilities, and motivated to achieve high performance

Strong computer skills in all Microsoft Office applications, including data management skills

Project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues, implement program policy and procedures, and manage time effectively

EDUCATION

• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human services field required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years of experience providing clinical supervision in child welfare, mental health, or prevention programs required
• Experience in direct application and supervision of family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, family systems, and clinical case management

COMPENSATION

PHMC Salary Grade 20

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.