Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

Jericho-Road-Community-Health-Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Supplemental insurances

Tuition discounts

Paid time off

Global travel opportunities

Loan forgiveness

Flexible 40-hour week

Job summary

Jericho Road Community Health Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor to lead the Behavioral Health Department at our 184 Barton location. This full-time role oversees staff, develops treatment plans, and ensures high-quality care.

You will supervise clinicians, collaborate with Providers, Interpreters, and Care Coordinators, and help integrate Behavioral Health within a Medical Model while maintaining NY licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS license to practice (LMHC/LCSW/LCSWR or Licensed Psychologist).
• Master's degree in mental/behavioral health from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years post-licensure professional experience in New York.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 one-hour sessions per week.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct thorough patient assessments.
• Supervise clinical staff and provide case consultations.
• Collaborate with Providers, Interpreters, and Care Coordinators for holistic care.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate therapists in collaboration with BH Director.

Skills

NYS License to practice

Education

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health

3–5 years post-licensure experience

Job description

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Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

Behavioral Health - 184 Barton Full Time Buffalo, NY, US

Salary: $72,000.00 Annually

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor. This position is full-time, within the Behavioral Health Department, working at our 184 Barton location.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho:

Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 one-hour patient sessions per week, dependent on program needs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information in a professional manner
• Develop treatment plans for patients and complete thorough patient assessment
• Adhere to the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics
• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Engage patient in a healthy therapeutic relationship
• Advocate for patient needs when necessary
• Collaborate with Providers, Interpreters, and Care Coordinators to ensure holistic care
• Refer patient to needed care within JRCHC or to outside resources
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy
• Increase access to Behavioral Health services for our patients and enhance our services
• Direct and lead the integration of Behavioral Health within a Medical Model
• Supervise clinical staff within the Behavioral Health department, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions with clinical staff, addressing clinical concerns, providing case consultations, and promoting professional development.
• Assist 2nd-year medical residents in developing their clinical skills, knowledge, and understanding of behavioral health practices and principles.
• Work in collaboration with the BH Director to recruit and hire new therapists
• Administer annual evaluation in Collaboration with BH Director
• Ensure licensure is in good standing, including upkeep of continuing education requirements
• Complete tasks assigned by Director of Behavioral Health on an as needed basis
• Adhere to the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics
• Assess emergent and urgent situations and recommend solutions
• Prepare and maintain confidential case files.
• Organize, structure, and conduct educational workshops, team interventions, support groups
• Responsible for team member satisfaction and retention through practices that promote communication, rewards & recognition, teamwork, and effective employee relations practices
• Ensure integration of Behavioral Health in JRCHC to support wholistic services.
• Ensure and maintain a high level of efficiency as it relates to coordination of patient care, scheduling of patients, staffing levels, and room utilization .

Qualifications:

• LMHC, LCSW, LCSWR or Licensed Psychologist with a NYS License to practice
• A minimum of a master's degree in mental/behavioral health field from an accredited university plus three to five years post-licensure experience as a professional licensed mental health provider in the State of New York
• Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights. Demonstrated knowledge of and responsibility for upholding laws governing the practice of mental health and behavioral health care in the State of New York
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate behavioral conditions that affect and/or impede work performance and relational functioning, and to assess severity to treat or refer appropriately
• Strong skill in analyzing, planning and implementing clinical interventions based on knowledge of theory of human behavior, human systems and organizational change. Skill in the management of serious incidents including suicide intervention, accidents/illnesses, death/loss, self-injurious behaviors, and threat assessment practices
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group. Skill to effectively and competently work from a broad definition of diversity; think logically and choose creative and compassionate clinical interventions without undue influence from personal bias, stereotype or stigma
• Proven ability to quickly grasp concepts, understand concepts and situations, and offer creative solutions to problems of human functioning

Rate:

$72,000 salaried. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.