Clinical Supervisor: Functional Family Therapy

Bellefaire JCB; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Education perks: tuition discounts

Financial security: 403(b) with match

Work-life balance: PTO

Family care: fertility/IVF coverage, F

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB is seeking an FFT Clinical Supervisor to provide supervision, consultation, and training to staff, while also maintaining a caseload of up to five clients to deliver evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and their families.

The role requires strong clinical expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention and treatment coordination, with supervision responsibilities across a program that serves diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio LISW, IMFT, or LPCC required.
• Proven clinical skills in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, group work and substance abuse therapy.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Experience: Working with children, adolescents and families; clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide weekly individual supervision to staff and group supervision as needed.
• Oversee line supervision of cases on campus or in homes.
• Lead clinical planning for clients as designed by the treatment team.
• Train staff to maintain FFT program competencies.
• Engage in public relations and marketing efforts for the program.
• Lead and participate in research to evaluate program effectiveness and satisfaction.
• Carry a caseload of up to five cases and provide therapy.
• Maintain clinical records per licensing and accreditation standards.

Skills

Core expertise

Cultural competency

Interpersonal communication

Professional conduct

Collaboration & teamwork

Problem-solving

Clinical skills

Supervisory skills

Initiative/independence

Agency software

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

None

Job description

BENEFITS:

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% Case Western MSW tuition discount, 10% undergraduate & 15% graduate tuition scholarship through Ohio University, & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
2. Licensure: Valid Ohio LISW, IMFT, or LPCC required.
3. Skills/Competencies:
   • Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
   • Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
   • Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
   • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
   • Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
   • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
   • Demonstrated clinical skills including expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, group work and substance abuse therapy.
   • Demonstrated supervisory skills.
   • Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
   • Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
4. Experience: Experience in working with children, adolescents and their families. Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.
5. Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company. Must be approved by Agency to transport clients in own vehicle.

AGENCY SUMMARY:

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Director, the FFT Clinical Supervisor is responsible to provide clinical supervision, consultation, and training to assigned staff members. Further, the Clinical Supervisor will also carry a caseload of up to 5 cases to meet model fidelity and will provide necessary treatment to these clients and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees.
2. Provide weekly individual supervision to two (2) to six (6) staff members as well as group supervision and consultation to staff members as needed.
3. Provide line supervision of cases either on campus or in the homes as necessary.
4. Facilitate the implementation of clinical planning for clients as designed by the treatment team.
5. Provide staff training to ensure all staff have and maintain necessary skills to effectively implement the FFT program.
6. Participate in public relations efforts related to marketing the program within the community, including, but not limited to, reporting to shareholders, attending community events, and informing all partners regarding the status of the program’s waitlist.
7. Lead and participate in research activities to provide for the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and consumer satisfaction.
8. Carry a caseload of up to 5 cases and provide therapeutic services to clients and their families.
9. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, consultations, coordination meetings, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.