Clinical Supervisor

Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse seeks a Clinical Supervisor to provide direct clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development to AMFTs, interns, and AOD counselors. The role ensures ethical, compliant clinical services and supports supervisees to meet Medi-Cal, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness, and BBS standards.

The position is non-exempt, full-time, with benefits including medical, vision, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Active California license as LMFT, LCSW or LPCC, and eligibility to supervise under BBS regulations.
• Completion of required BBS supervision training within 6 months of hire and each license renewal cycle.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Supervision & Professional Development
• Treatment Counselor Development & Certification Support
• Documentation & Compliance Oversight

Skills

Clinical supervision

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

SmartCare

Credible

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Clinical Supervisor provides direct clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development support to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs), trainees, interns, and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselors working toward licensure and/or certification. This position ensures ethical, compliant, and high-quality clinical services while fostering clinician development, retention, and connection to CADA’s mission. The Clinical Supervisor supports documentation quality, regulatory compliance, and professional growth of supervisees while ensuring services meet standards required by Medi-Cal, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), and AOD certifying organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

LICENSES:

• Active California license as a: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Must meet eligibility requirements to provide supervision under California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) regulations.
• Completion of the BBS-required 6-hour Clinical Supervision training within 6 months of hire and for each license renewal cycle.

EXPERIENCE:

• Education, training, and/or professional experience in treating substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Experience supervising associates, trainees, interns, or AOD counselors preferred.
• Experience working within community behavioral health, nonprofit treatment settings, prevention programs, or Medi-Cal funded programs preferred.

OTHER:

• Knowledge of Medi-Cal behavioral health documentation standards and county contract requirements.
• Strong understanding of: Ethical standards and professional practice guidelines, Clinical documentation standards, Supervision best practices, Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
• Cultural competency and commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as SmartCare or Credible preferred.
• Commitment to professional mentorship, workforce development, and community-based care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical Supervision & Professional Development
• Treatment Counselor Development & Certification Support
• Documentation & Compliance Oversight

This is a non-exempt, full-time position that is eligible for medical/vision/dental benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. 30 hours/week.

Salary range: $42-$46, dependent on qualifications and experience

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at [e-mail] or via phone at [phone] with any questions.