Clinical Supervisor

ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

One Family Illinois is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to lead the Clinical Therapy team across all villages and community-based services. The role emphasizes supervision, program development, and ensuring high-quality behavioral health services to clients.

The position requires an MSW (or equivalent) with LCSW licensure in Illinois and supervisory experience, plus certification in IM-CANS or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work or relevant Master’s Degree; minimum 3 years in clinical practice; supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensed in Illinois as an LCSW.
• Certified in IM-CANS or able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass DCFS background check.
• Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
• Discretion with confidential materials.
• Meet minimum standards for mental health professional as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, oversee, and direct the Clinical Therapy team across villages and community services.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to ensure quality services and monitor subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, DCFS, and accreditation standards; manage clinical documentation quality.
• Lead collaboration with Village leadership, case management, and Foster Parents for seamless service delivery.
• Supervise staff through weekly supervision, onboarding, interviewing, and evaluations with the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Oversee clinical internship programs; supervise and evaluate Master level interns and placement processes.
• Develop and monitor program goals, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Discretion with confidential materials

Ability to work with DCFS/courts

Education

Master’s in Social Work

LCSW license (IL)

Tools

IM-CANS certification

Job description

Description

The Role: The Clinical Supervisor at One Family Illinois is responsible for supervision, oversight, and direction of the Clinical Therapy team at all One Family Illinois Villages and our Community-Based Services in a manner that effectively utilizes these resources and meets all contractual requirements, as well as the needs of program clients. The Clinical Supervisor oversees and coordinates an array of treatment modalities provided to assigned clients, including the provision of individual, group, and family therapy.

The Clinical Supervisor provides supervision, leadership, and direction to assigned clinicians; clinical services, in-home family services, to ensure appropriate therapy and behavioral health services are provided to assigned clients in assigned programs. They are expected to coordinate with appropriate 3rd party providers; provide training on clinical issues as needed to other employees; and conduct clinical supervision and leadership organization-wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Knowledge of DCFS and COA standards of care; corporate and professional compliance standards of ethical practice. Will oversee clinical documentation to ensure it is timely, accurate, well written, and meets all internal and external standards to ensure clinical records will not result in audit deficiencies or financial paybacks.
2. Establish and maintain the mission of One Family Illinois by identifying societal and community needs; advocating the agency’s philosophy both internally and externally; and assisting in the development of program goals and objectives. Coordinates formal relationships with outside providers to ensure quality services, including creation and monitoring of all subcontractor agreements.
3. Maintain the stability and reputation of the organization by complying with legal and accreditation/certification requirements; able to work with Medicaid billing requirements; and assist in any fundraising activities.
4. Actively collaborate with Village leadership, case management, and Foster Parents to promote communication and coordination of Behavioral Health Services. Develop systems and structures that ensure the highest quality of care is developed and maintained in collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health.
5. Maintain and develop staff by supervising directly through weekly supervision, including interviewing, onboarding, transferring, promoting, disciplining, coaching, providing training opportunities, and evaluating with the guidance of the Director of Behavioral Health and H.R. Department.
6. Manage clinical intern program; liaison with Academic institutions to promote One Family Illinois as a preferred internship opportunity. Interview, onboard, supervise, and evaluate Master level clinical interns. Oversee the interview and placement of Master clinical/case management interns.
7. Maintain agency operations by providing for the formulation and oversight of program goals.
8. Promote positive agency image by presenting program services to the community; publicizing accomplishments of the agency, and adhering to a professional code of ethics.
9. Maintain and enhance own professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars; reviewing professional publications; and establishing professional networks.
10. Develop and maintain esprit de corps by modeling appropriate team behavior and utilizing opportunities to promote team work. Create and distribute monthly Client Caseload list; ensure the accurate initial assessment for all One Family Illinois clients and assign cases to appropriate Behavioral Health staff and interns within established timeframes.
11. Manage 24-hour on-call Behavioral Health Services team; respond to and support on-call staff as needed. Assist Village staff to appropriately respond and resolve with crisis issues as they arise.
12. Maintain complete, accurate and confidential clinical progress notes and files on all One Family Illinois clients and families.
13. Provide consultation to foster and biological parents of clients and case managers to ensure adequate understanding of the therapeutic needs of the child.
14. Will be responsible for budgetary goals within the department.
15. Network with appropriate agencies and professionals to assure proper and timely referral to community resources.
16. Provide consultation and training surrounding behavior management techniques.
17. Collaborate with the One Family Illinois case managers & supervisors, DCFS, school personnel, court personnel, psychologist, psychiatrists, and medical physicians.
18. Prepare quarterly reports for clients, ACR’s and Court reports as required by DCFS and One Family Illinois.
19. Prepare for and attend required case meetings and staffing.
20. Provide clinical and professional supervision (leadership) to unlicensed therapeutic staff and social work intern staff as requested.
21. Review, develop and implement treatment and termination plans.
22. Responsible for all aspects of Medicaid within agency.
23. Comply with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county and city laws, rules and regulations.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Master’s of Social Work from an accredited program, or relevant Master’s Degree, and a minimum of three years’ experience in clinical practices. Supervisory experience preferred.
2. Must hold a current Illinois license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
3. Certified in the administration of IM-CANS, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
4. Valid Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and insured and reliable transportation.
5. Ability to pass the required DCFS criminal background check, including child abuse and sexual offender registry.
6. Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. Strong organization and coordination skills.
9. Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
10. Ability to relate to the clients and staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
11. Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
12. Ability to work in a tobacco and alcohol, and drug-free environment.
13. Ability to exercise discretion and judgement.
14. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
15. Must meet minimum standards for mental health professional as defined by state regulations.
16. Knowledge of federal, state, and local residential childcare facility, mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis statutes and regulations; community resources; and social service programs.
17. Demonstrated appropriate decision-making skills without direct supervision.
18. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
19. Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnostic treatment philosophies and modalities required.
20. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration and government funding.
21. Ability to plan, organize, control, coordinate, direct and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary to maintain a sound organization.
22. Ability to work flexible hours.
23. Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.

ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

One Family Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.