Clinical Supervisor

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is seeking a Clinical Supervisor in Santa Barbara, California. The role involves providing clinical supervision and support to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and Alcohol and Other Drug counselors. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active California license. The role offers a full-time position with benefits including medical, vision, and dental. Salary range is $42-$46 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active California license as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Completion of 6-hour Clinical Supervision training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Support documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
• Foster professional growth of supervisees.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Knowledge of ethical standards

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Electronic health record systems

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.

TRAINING

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

WORK DETAILS

This is a non-exempt, full-time position that is eligible for medical/vision/dental benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm.

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.