Clinical Supervisor (Aging and Family Services)

City of Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to lead the Aging and Family Services Division. This pivotal role involves providing clinical and administrative oversight, ensuring high-quality services for older adults and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical supervision, crisis intervention, and counseling. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community, fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and collaboration. This opportunity promises professional growth and the chance to contribute to essential services that enhance the quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology or social work required.
• 5 years of counseling or social work experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to the Aging and Family Services Division.
• Supervise the clinical work of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Develop and implement consistent standards in clinical operations.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Social Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The City of Fremont's Human Services Department is recruiting for:

Clinical Supervisor (Aging and Family Services)

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The Department

The Human Services Department works to support a vibrant community through the creation and maintenance of services that empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage self-sufficiency, enhances neighborhoods and fosters a high quality of life. The Department values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, building community partnerships, mutual respect and diversity. Our staff finds their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly they enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

The Position
The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative leadership to the Aging and Family Services Division. The mission of the Aging and Family Services Division is to foster a high quality of life for older adults through its Senior Support Services. The Senior Support Services employs a team of caring professionals from diverse backgrounds which include social workers, a public health nurse, counselors, and peers who will work closely with other department staff to provide cohesive wrap-around services for older adults and their families.

Application Process

The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m., May 23, 2025. The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 26, 2025.

Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling [phone] or [e-mail].

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: [e-mail].

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Clinical Supervisor Class Specifications

All Assignments:

• Works in close collaboration with peer Clinical Supervisor(s) to develop and implement consistent standards and practices in clinical operations across mental health/social work teams.

• Ensures that staff remains current in the professional, legal and ethical standards of the profession.

• Supervises the clinical work of professional and paraprofessional staff and interns engaged in the identification and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems or resource coordination and casework.

• Reviews existing operations and recommends and implements new/changed policies and procedures in response to changing client and organizational needs.

• Participates in the development of department goals and objectives.

• Screens client applicants and recommends appropriate assignments to staff.

• Reviews staff performance and recommends appropriate action.

• Contacts institutions, hospitals and private practitioners for purposes of client placement, treatment or service coordination.

• Plans, organizes and implements the intern program in collaboration with peer Clinical Supervisor(s).

• Develops, implements and oversees a training program for both clinical and paraprofessional staff.

• Orients staff to division and department operations.

• Designs and implements customer satisfaction feedback systems, reports and recommends change strategies based on customer need.

Counseling Assignments:

• Conducts staff conference for peer review of cases.

• Supervises casework for families and individuals.

• Conducts non-crisis psychotherapy as required.

Social Work Assignments:

• Conducts staff conference for peer review of cases.

• Supervises casework for families and individuals.

• Assumes responsibility for cases with special circumstances.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

All Assignments:

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of crisis intervention; planning, development and implementation of comprehensive care/treatment plans, practices and techniques of interviewing for diagnostic assessment of clients; theories and techniques of clinical supervision and training; legal and ethical guidelines related to the practice and administration of programs; and the laws, rules and regulations governing the supervision of professional staff, paraprofessionals and interns; conflict resolution and group dynamics; community mental health/social service resources.

Ability to: Provide clinical supervision of interns and unlicensed staff and clinical consultation for licensed/professional staff; assist staff to develop and implement appropriate care/treatment plans; train interns to document client work through case/treatment notes; assist staff and interns in establishing effective relationships with clients from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds and age groups; understand, explain and comply with laws, rules, regulations and professional practices governing program services and operations; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, agencies, service providers, institutions and private practitioners; participate in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures; evaluate staff effectiveness in assessing and treating clients; prepare concise narrative and statistical reports using word processing and spreadsheet technologies; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; conduct research; design client satisfaction measurement instruments and mechanisms; and analyze program effectiveness and develop appropriate change strategies based on client satisfaction feedback.

Counseling Assignment:

Knowledge of: Professional standards, practices and techniques in the field of mental health; theories, principles and practices of clinical psychology in the treatment of individuals, couples, families and children; psychological and socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; and a variety of clinical theoretical orientations and treatment modalities with an emphasis on family systems; group therapy practices.

Ability to: Assess undefined, potentially complex situations and determine use of appropriate diagnostic tools to assess psychosocial needs of clients; perform counseling and group/individual psychotherapy.

Social Work Assignment:

Knowledge of: Professional standards, practices and techniques in the field of social work; principles and practices relating to individual and group services (casework) with older adults and their families; theories of human behavior and gerontology; individual and group behavior; human growth, development, and family relationships; and medical, psychological and socio-economic factors affecting individuals and intergenerational families; group dynamics and the practices and techniques needed to work effectively with therapeutic and support groups.

Ability to: Assess undefined, potentially complex situations and use diagnostic tools to assess physical and psychosocial needs of clients; implement a social work system that encourages individuals and families to take responsibility for their own decisions from appropriate options and choices, and that empowers clients to take an active role in the development and implementation of positive outcomes.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience, which has provided the knowledge and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Possession of a master's degree in clinical psychology, social work or a closely related field and five years of counseling or social work experience, two years of which have included the supervision of licensed/professional staff.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Counseling: possession of a license as an MFCC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist is required.

Social Work: possession of a license as an LCSW is required.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License is required.

Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Constant

Walking: Occasional

Standing: Occasional

Bending (neck): Frequent

Bending (waist): Rare

Squatting: Rare

Climbing: Rare

Kneeling: Rare

Crawling: Never

Jumping: Never

Balancing: Never

Twisting (neck): Occasional

Twisting (waist): Never

Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent

Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent

Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional

Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional

Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent

Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent

Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional

Reach – above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:

Up to 10 lbs. Rare – setting up conference room

11 to 25 lbs. Rare – setting up conference room

26 to 50 lbs. Rare – setting up conference room

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:

Eye-hand: Required

Eye-hand-foot: Required

Driving: Not required

Vision:

Acuity, near: Required

Acuity, far: Not required

Depth perception: Required

Accommodation: Not required

Color vision: Required

Field of vision: Required

Talking:

Face-to-face contact: Required

Verbal contact w/others: Required

Public: Required

Hearing:

Normal conversation: Required

Telephone communication: Required

Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:

Works indoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 6945

FLSA: Exempt

EEOC Code: 2

Barg. Unit: FAME

Probation: 12 months

Rev.: 01/06