Clinical Supervisor

Brightli; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming work culture

Job summary

Brightli seeks a Clinical Supervisor to provide clinical guidance and operational leadership within Recovery Services. This full-time role focuses on leading daily program operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality, person-centered care for clients.

The ideal candidate will oversee supervision, documentation, and compliance while coordinating interdisciplinary services and maintaining strong community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Qualified Addiction Professional certification or equivalent state licensure.
• Supervisory experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical staffing, case reviews, and treatment disposition meetings.
• Provide intake assessments and individual, family, and group therapy.
• Coordinate referrals and connect clients with community resources.
• Oversee service delivery and documentation quality for compliance.
• Develop program schedules and manage budgets and utilization.
• Supervise staff scheduling, crisis response, and evaluations.
• Ensure orientation and ongoing training for staff.

Skills

Clinical best practices

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Supervision and staff coaching

Documentation & reporting

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Certified Addiction Professional / state credentialing

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor

Location: Saint Charles, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, team-oriented clinical leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered care. In this role, you will provide clinical guidance and operational leadership to support both clients and team members, ensuring exceptional service delivery and positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys mentoring and developing staff, and is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. By leading daily program operations and supporting clinical best practices, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve.

Essential Job Functions:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and external service providers.

• Coordinate referrals and connect clients with appropriate community resources.

• Conduct record audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

• Lead clinical staffing, case review, and treatment disposition meetings.

• Provide intake assessments, individual, family, and group therapy services.

• Prepare and review reports for referral sources and stakeholders.

• Oversee service delivery, monitor documentation quality, and ensure clients receive appropriate levels of care.

• Coordinate client care, transition planning, and interdisciplinary service integration.

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

• Develop program schedules and services to meet client needs while protecting client rights.

• Manage program budgets, service utilization, and fiscal projections.

• Supervise staff scheduling, coverage, and crisis response processes.

• Conduct employee evaluations, provide clinical supervision, coaching, and performance management.

• Ensure staff completion of orientation, training, and continuing education requirements.

• Monitor implementation of policies and procedures and recommend operational improvements.

• Collaborate with leadership to support program goals and organizational initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of clinical best practices and techniques as they relate to mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.

• Skilled in effective supervision and training methods and principles.

• Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities developing and implementing prompt corrective action.

• Effectively apply techniques of a complex nature in the treatment of individual clients and groups.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Substance Use Disorder Behavioral Health Programs

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field, who has at least three (3) years professional experience in the treatment or Behavioral Health of substance use disorder treatment and 1 year of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment; OR

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field, who has at least four (4) years professional experience in the treatment or Behavioral Health of substance use disorders and two (2) years of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment:

AND

• Qualified Addiction Professional certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. Or applicable State Board with four (4) years professional experience in the field of substance use disorder treatment and three (3) years of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment. OR

• Counselor, psychologist, or physician licensed in Missouri who has at least one (1) year professional experience in the treatment or Behavioral Health of substance use disorder treatment; AND at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment.

Supervisory Requirements:

• Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members.

• Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.

• Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.

• Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals.

• Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.

• Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual

• Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.

• Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.