CCBHC - Clinical Supervisor - Peer & Family Caregiver

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to oversee peer support staff and ensure the integration of peer services within their multidisciplinary team. The role is pivotal in guiding the professional development of Peer Specialists and ensuring compliance with best practices in trauma-informed care. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work and possess a valid LCSW license. A sign-on bonus of $3,000 is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with individuals and families with mental health challenges.
• Strong knowledge of peer support principles and recovery-oriented services.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to peer staff, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Advocate for peer support in team discussions and care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

CCBHC - Clinical Supervisor - Peer & Family Caregiver

Flushing, Queens, NY, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

The Clinical Supervisor for Peer Support Staff provides leadership, guidance, and professional development for Peer Specialists, Family Peer Advocates, Youth Peer Specialists, and Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs) within the CCBHC. This role ensures that peer support services are effectively integrated wit hin the multidisciplinary team and align with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care models. The Clinical Supervisor oversees peer-led interventions, provides mentorship, and ensures compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide in dividual and group supervision to Peer Specialists, Family Peer Advocates, Youth Peer Specialists, and CRPAs , ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines, peer support principles, and agency policies.
• Support peer staff in their professional growth through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback, ensuring staff are effectively engaging individuals and families in recovery-oriented services.
• Promote self-care and professional boundaries among peer staff to maintain well-being and effectiveness.
• Ensure the effective integration of family, youth, and adult peer support services within the CCBHC framework.
• Develop and refine peer support service models, ensuring alignment with agency goals and community needs.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and workflows to support the role of peers within the CCBHC.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and service delivery comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Work closely with clinicians, case managers, medical staff, and other providers to integrate peer support into service plans .
• Advocate for the role of peer staff in team discussions and care planning.
• Educate multidisciplinary team members on peer support principles and the value of lived experience in recovery.
• Act as a liaison between peer staff and clinical teams to enhance collaboration.
• Conduct chart reviews and audits to ensure the accuracy and quality of peer documentation.
• Collect and analyze data on peer support services, engagement, and client outcomes to assess effectiveness.
• Implement evaluation tools to measure the impact of peer services and identify areas for improvement.
• Address barriers to effective peer support implementation and develop solutions for continuous quality improvement.
• Build relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and peer networks to strengthen peer programming.
• Stay informed on emerging best practices in peer support, family advocacy, and recovery-oriented services .
• Represent the CCBHC at community meetings, conferences, and professional development events to promote peer support services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages and supervises Peer Specialists, Family Peer Advocates, Youth Peer Specialists, and CRPAs , including:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training peer support staff.
• Assigning and monitoring work, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and supporting professional development.

M inimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required .
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, peer support, or family advocacy programs.
• Experience working with individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges .
• Strong knowledge of peer support principles, family and youth advocacy, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented services .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and data reporting .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience with mental health, substance use recovery, or family advocacy and the ability to use this experience in a professional capacity .
• Experience working in a CC-BHC, integrated care setting, or community-based behavioral health program .
• Training in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, wellness coaching, or other evidence-based interventions .
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by the community.

Job Behavioral Expectations :

• Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical practice, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed supervision .
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and adhe rence to program goals and standards.