CBHC Clinical Supervisor

Advocates; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking an experienced clinical supervisor to mentor clinicians at our CBHC in Waltham. The role focuses on developing clinical skills, ensuring high-quality services, and maintaining regulatory compliance for a diverse community.

Master's degree required with MA licensure in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work, and 3+ years in supervisory roles. The supervisor will lead monthly meetings, oversee caseloads, support documentation, and assist with hiring and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Massachusetts independent practice licensure in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work (3+ years).
• Minimum of three years clinical, operational, and supervisory experience.
• At least four years’ experience in outpatient/residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused leadership, support, and supervision for clinical staff.
• Deliver high quality evaluations and individual/group clinical services.
• Maintain effective communication to support relationships and customer service.
• Ensure services are delivered and documented per Advocates philosophy and licensure bodies.
• Provide and document supervision to clinicians and monthly clinical meetings.
• Follow the quality assurance plan and ensure compliance.
• Generate reports to maintain compliance standards.
• Offer feedback on clinical and documentation practices to supervisees.
• Oversee clinicians’ caseload and utilization to ensure medical necessity.
• Provide back up to clinicians during emergencies.
• Inform Site Director to aid in service planning and development.
• Assist Clinical Director with hiring/training of new staff.
• Attend supervision and staff meetings; participate in trainings and maintain licenses.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MA/MS/MSW or doctoral degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Salary: $75,000-85,000

Our growing and diverse team is seeking an experienced clinical supervisor to work with our clinicians in developing their clinical skills. Advocates’ Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) in Waltham is a growing clinic, and we are looking for a new member of the supervisory team to support our mission of expanding services to the vibrant Waltham community. The clinic provides individual, family, and group therapy, medication supported recovery services, psychiatry and nursing support, Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI), and Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). Advocates has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and belonging and we actively incorporate these values in our clinic community.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Provide focused leadership, support, and supervision for clinical staff.
• Provide high quality evaluations and individual and group clinical services.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and individuals to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and customer service.
• Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with Advocates clinical philosophy and all licensing and regulatory bodies.
• Provide and document clinical supervision to clinicians related to specific specialty, including monthly clinical meetings for clinicians.
• Ensure quality assurance plan is followed.
• Generate reports as necessary to maintain satisfactory compliance standards.
• Provide feedback to supervisees regarding clinical and documentation practices.
• Oversee assigned clinicians’ caseload and utilization of services to ensure medical necessity.
• Provide back up to clinicians as needed during emergencies.
• Provide feedback to the Site Director that assists in the planning and development of services that provide quality care to consumers of the clinic.
• Assist the Clinical Director in the hiring and training of new clinical staff.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications and licenses.

Qualifications

• MA/MS/MSW or doctoral degree and a minimum of 3 years Massachusetts independent practice licensure in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical, operational, and supervisory experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in providing treatment within an outpatient/residential setting.
• Members of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Strong computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Commitment to Advocates values and mission.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.