Clinical Supervisor – Trauma-Informed Recovery Leader

POWER Recovery; Swissvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with generous employer match

Professional development and training

Job summary

POWER House seeks a Clinical Supervisor to lead therapy services at its residential halfway house. You will supervise therapists, interns, and case managers, ensure documentation quality, and maintain compliance with licensing standards.

You will oversee treatment plans, provide direct clinical services when needed, and promote evidence-based, trauma-informed care while coordinating with medical, psychiatric, and recovery staff. The role is primarily onsite with a focus on program leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Active Pennsylvania clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3-5 years of behavioral health or substance use treatment experience.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical supervision or leadership experience.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through therapeutic counseling.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Act 73, 33, and 34 Clearances
• Ability to respond to urgent clinical situations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and consultation to therapists, case manager and clinical interns.
• Review and approve clinical documentation for quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to treatment standards, ethical guidelines, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate regular individual and group supervision meetings.
• Support staff professional development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide onboarding and training to new clinical staff.
• Oversee development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Ensure therapy services address substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, and recovery goals.
• Monitor client progress and recommend clinical interventions as needed.
• Provide direct clinical services and crisis intervention when required.
• Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Promote evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment practices.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, DDAP, licensing, and agency regulations.
• Monitor documentation standards and ensure timely completion of clinical records.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and accreditation reviews.
• Collaborate with program leadership to achieve program goals and outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with medical, psychiatric, case management, recovery support, and residential staff to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources, external providers, and community partners.
• Support care coordination and discharge planning efforts.
• Advocate for client needs and promote a client-centered approach to treatment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to clinical team members.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team culture.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and morale initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and selection of clinical staff.
• Provide consultation and leadership during behavioral health or clinical crises.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessment and safety planning practices.
• Support staff in managing complex clinical situations.
• Maintain awareness of client safety concerns and respond according to agency protocols.
• Ensure effective coordination of emergency and after-hours clinical needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based treatment

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Treatment planning

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, MFT or related field

Active PA clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

POWER House seeks a Clinical Supervisor to lead therapy services at its residential halfway house. You will supervise therapists, interns, and case managers, ensure documentation quality, and maintain compliance with licensing standards.

You will oversee treatment plans, provide direct clinical services when needed, and promote evidence-based, trauma-informed care while coordinating with medical, psychiatric, and recovery staff. The role is primarily onsite with a focus on program leadership.