Clinical Supervisor

Newport Healthcare; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare seeks a Clinical Supervisor to support our outpatient services team. You will collaborate with the Director of Outpatient Services to supervise clinicians, manage staff, and oversee admissions, treatment planning, and program scheduling for teens and families.

Key responsibilities include crisis management, group supervision, and ensuring timely documentation. You will also participate in QA activities and represent Newport Academy in community engagements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Independent license in the applicable state (LMFT/LCSW/LPC, etc.).
• Board approved to provide supervision for individuals and groups.
• Experience in management and supervision of clinical staff.
• Experience delivering individual and/or family therapy for adolescents.
• Training or experience in Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed treatment.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Interview, hire, and train clinicians and support staff; assign caseloads and supervise teams delivering services.
• Client Care: Maintain a personal caseload as needed and oversee admissions, screening, intake, and treatment planning.
• Program Development: Collaborate to develop and monitor the clinical program schedule and ensure payer compliance; facilitate groups.
• Crisis Management: Assist with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed.
• Documentation Oversight: Ensure timely assessments, treatment plans, and chart reviews.
• Supervision & Compliance: Lead weekly supervision and meetings; supervise external contractors and ensure standards compliance.
• Quality Assurance & Community Representation: Participate in QA/UR activities and represent Newport Academy at events.

Skills

Staff management

Clinical supervision

Crisis management

Program development

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Independent license (LMFT/LCSW/LPC, etc.) in the applying state

Board approved to supervise individuals and groups

Experience in management/supervision of clinical staff

Experience in adolescent individual/family therapy

Training in Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Trauma-informed treatment experience

Job description

What You’ll Do

As the Clinical Supervisor, you will work in collaboration with the Director of Outpatient Services to support our clinical team in delivering meaningful therapy that makes a real difference in the lives of our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Staff Management: Interview, hire, and train clinicians and support staff in Newport Healthcare’s clinical model, treatment philosophy, and protocols; assign caseloads and supervise clinical staff and support staff in delivering therapeutic services to teens and families.
• Client Care: Maintain a personal caseload as needed to cover absences (capped at 2-3 clients) and provide coverage as needed for clients and groups; oversee admissions processes, including screening, assessment, intake, and treatment planning. Cover evenings of Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) programming as needed, when coverage is required.
• Program Development: Collaborate with the director to develop and monitor the clinical program schedule for adequate coverage and compliance with payer requirements; facilitate therapy groups, including Parent Support and Multi‑Family Process Groups.
• Crisis Management: Assist with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as necessary.
• Documentation Oversight: Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation, including conducting chart audits and electronic documentation reviews.
• Supervision & Compliance: Facilitate weekly group supervision and treatment team meetings; supervise external clinical contractors, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with internal standards.
• Quality Assurance & Community Representation: Participate in QA and UR activities, including peer reviews; represent Newport Academy at community meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Independently Licensed in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work is required in the state in which you are applying.
• Board approved to provide individual and group supervision.
• Experience in management and/or supervision of clinical team members.
• Experience in providing individual and/or family therapy for adolescents, young adults, and parents.
• Willingness to be trained, supervised, and provide services within the framework of Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed treatment.

Compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 - $111,000 per year depending on education and experience.