Clinical Supervisor - ACCS

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in human services seeks a dedicated Clinical Supervisor to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing direct intervention and support to individuals facing mental health challenges, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising program staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the community while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about empowering others and have the skills to lead, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• License eligible MSW or MHC graduates with commitment to community living.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in computer functions required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention and clinical assessments for a caseload.
• Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities for access to services.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Treatment planning

Evidence-based practices

Crisis intervention

Professional writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Bilingual communication

Education

MSW or MHC degree

LCSW or LMHC eligibility

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Google Email and Apps

MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.

Job Summary:

As a member of the multidisciplinary ACCS Integrated Team, the Clinical Supervisor carries a caseload and provides direct intervention with Persons served to conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and clinical interventions, as well as providing modeling and supervision to assigned Program Managers and Engagement Partners regarding the implementation of interventions. The Clinical Supervisor contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by partnering with Persons to work towards personal goals in order to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.

This is an exempt position and can include some supervisory responsibilities as assigned from Team Director.

Essential Functions of the Position:

1. Perform as the Primary Clinician as assigned by the ACCS Integrated Team Director for a caseload not to exceed 28 Persons.
2. Identify engagement strategies considering the Person’s situation and preferences, and review and revise engagement strategies as necessary.
3. Responsible for each assigned person’s clinical assessments and treatment plans.
4. Be knowledgeable about the incorporation of evidence-based practices and philosophies into engagement strategies, treatment planning, and the selection of interventions based on each Persons’ assessed readiness and expressed interest in order to support long-term recovery. These practices include but are not limited to: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety, and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM).
5. Utilize recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals.
6. Develop safety plans for the Person and clinical risk response plans as indicated for the members of the Person’s Engagement Team.
7. May be responsible for providing supervision to assigned Engagement Partners including hiring, training, progressive disciplinary action, and evaluation.
8. Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to ensure access to appropriate medical, clinical, self-help, and peer modalities during times of crisis, care transitions, other life transitions, and changes in health status.
9. Complete all assigned documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, service notes, incident reports in a thorough and timely manner.
10. Contribute to the overall functioning of the Integrated Team by sharing in the administrative responsibilities and on-call coverage on a rotating basis as assigned.
11. Provide crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention during the workday and while on-call on nights and weekends as scheduled.
12. And other duties as assigned by Integrated Team Director.

Requirements for the Position:

1. License eligible MSW or MHC graduates
   • LCSW candidates must pass the exam within 6 months.
   • LMHC candidates must pass the exam within 2 years from starting - clinical supervision is provided.
2. Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support and services of their own choosing.
3. Flexibility in work schedule on an as-needed basis.
4. Professional writing and verbal communications skills.
5. High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
6. Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
7. MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications required within 3 months of hire, all provided through Bay Cove.
8. Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
9. Valid driver's license preferred.
10. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply; pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.