Licensed Clinical Supervisor (LCSW or LPC)

Life Consultants Inc.

Licensed Clinical Supervisor (LCSW or LPC)

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    The Licensed Clinical Supervisor will oversee a team of licensed eligible and unlicensed staff that provide community based behavioral health support through a multitude of services. The primary responsibility of the Licensed Clinical Supervisor is to ensure that staff delivering direct client care adhere to best practices, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines. This is achieved through a combination of direct observation, regular feedback sessions, case reviews, and providing professional development opportunities. With a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques, diagnostic criteria, and intervention strategies, the Licensed Clinical Supervisor must offer critical guidance that aids direct care staff in refining their skills and enhancing their clinical judgment to improve client outcomes. The Licensed Clinical Supervisor plays a key role in organizational leadership by implementing policies, conducting performance evaluations, and facilitating training programs. Whether in hospitals, community clinics, private practices, or educational institutions, the Licensed Clinical Supervisors will ensure that clinical services are delivered effectively, ethically, and compassionately, thus safeguarding both the well-being of clients and the integrity of the healthcare system. At times it will be required to step in and fill in for direct reports when they are unavailable to render services to clients in the community. As a content expert, the Licensed Clinical Supervisor will mentor a team on practice standards, quality of interventions, problem resolution, and critical thinking.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Providing clinical supervision and guidance to a team of healthcare professionals

    Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback to improve clinical skills

    Implementing and monitoring treatment plans for patients

    Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to clients

    Participate in peer-to-peer discussions for service authorization approvals

    Assisting in hiring, training, and orientation of new direct care staff

    Resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise within the clinical team

    Supervising and monitoring the work of licensed eligible and non-licensed staff

    Developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral health programs and services

    Providing clinical supervision, guidance, and training to clinicians and staff

    Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as professional ethical standards

    Assessing the clinical needs of clients and facilitating appropriate treatment planning

    Reviewing and approving treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation

    Conducting regular staff meetings and providing ongoing feedback to clinicians and staff

    Managing crisis situations and providing clinical consultation as needed

    Participating in quality improvement initiatives and efforts to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services

    Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    Valid and unrestricted licensure in Virginia as an LCSW or LPC in accordance with state regulations

    2+ years of supervisory experience

    Strong behavioral health evaluation skills including risk assessment and common diagnoses

    Strong understanding and familiarity with levels of care and how to navigate the behavioral health system

    Extensive knowledge (5 years or more) of healthcare systems and relevant community resources

    Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity, values, beliefs, and behaviors

    Experience with client centered practices including harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing

    Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies related to behavioral health needs of patients

    Ability to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and agencies

    Self-management skills, including ability to prioritize and organize

    Ability to work with diverse, safety-net population

    Skilled at working alongside difficult to engage patients—build rapport, trust

    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, time management skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

    Computer competency, inclusive of the ability to access and enter data through the electronic medical record system and manage personal email system