Clinical Supervisor

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR: Supervises staff in the provision of behavioral health services including planning and overseeing all administrative, programmatic and therapeutic aspects of the Community Engagement Team program. Will provide clinical supervision for all identified staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

New Mexico licensed or licensed Independent social work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A total of three (3) years experience providing clinical services two (2) of those years must have been providing direct clinical supervision.

Working knowledge of DSM-V and diagnostic process.

Working Knowledge of the behavioral health system in the community and associated resources.

Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid billing.

Must possess Medicaid Billing number and National Provider Identifier number.

Ability to recognize/identify needs of children, youth, adults and their families.

Ability to behave courteously, efficiently, and effectively in interpersonal relations.

Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high standards of morals and speech.

Effective decision-making skills.

Working Knowledge of treatment plan development and implementation.

Experience and training in Clinical Supervision models.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tract and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence to all regulations concerning confidentiality.

Must be in good general health. Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required.

Physical and TB Skin test is required upon hire, and may be required intermittently. Employee requires frequent travel and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required.

Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):

• Provide a minimum of one hour of face to face supervision per week to behavioral health staff.

• Provide mental health assessment to clients in the programs which may consist of the administration

of the Child and Adolescents Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS); Global Assessment of Need Inventory short screener (GAIN SS), and/or comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessment.

• Provide in-service training to behavioral health staff working with clients.

• Review and approve all behavioral health documentation submitted by behavioral health staff pertaining to clients through the electronic medical records system.

• Participate in clinical supervision with assigned supervisor (frequency to be determined by the supervisor).

• Participate in monthly group supervision/training with all behavioral health staff and supervisors.

• Assist the Vice President in providing all required reporting to the funding source.

• Provide guidance to the program as to the content and appropriateness of clients mental health assessments; service/treatment plans; progress notes including recommendations for revision, if needed.

• Assist the Quality Assurance Director in monthly Quality Assurance file reviews.

• Provide supervision of the Electronic Medical Records System used by YDIs behavioral health/unit billing systems.

• Works with the assigned staff at triaging all incoming referrals and assigns them to the appropriate PIBH program and staff for response.

• Ensures all contract Scope of Work elements are being adhered to.

• Assist the YDI Vice President in representing the YDIs behavioral health programs at all required meetings per funding requirement.

• Actively support and participate in the planning and implementation of new and/or expansion of behavioral health programs.

• Active participation in regular meetings with the funding source.

• Other duties as assigned.