Lead Clinical Supervisor

California Baptist University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

California Baptist University is seeking a Lead Clinical Supervisor for its Counseling Center. This role involves providing supervision to trainee and associate therapists, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and promoting a Christ-centered therapeutic approach. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Counseling and relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a robust suite of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a licensed psychotherapist.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for trainee and associate therapists.
• Ensure compliance with BBS and CAMFT standards.
• Collaborate with Student Services and University Administration.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Project Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

The compensation for this appointment will range from $82,000 to $88,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Position Summary Information

Summary

The Lead Clinical Supervisor for the California Baptist University Counseling Center ( CBUCC ) provides in-person individual, triadic, and group supervision for trainee and associate therapists. This position requires the application of best practices and evidence-based methods in alignment with the standards of the marriage and family therapy profession and all regulatory bodies, including the Board of Behavioral Sciences ( BBS ) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists ( CAMFT ). It also involves close collaboration with Student Services and University Administration, while consistently promoting and modeling Christ-centered, biblically-based, and psychologically sound therapy to support the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of CBUCC .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following, under the direction of the Counseling Center Director and Assistant Director. Other duties may be assigned.

• Embrace and actively demonstrate Christ-centered, biblically based, psychologically sound therapy.
• Maintain a clinical supervision caseload of trainee and associate counselors in individual, triadic, and group in-person supervision settings.
• Manage ongoing review of clinical notes of trainee and associate counselors to ensure clinician documentation is in compliance with the standards set by the BBS and the CAMFT .
• Review live and taped video sessions and provide written performance evaluations on all assigned supervisees within CBUCC procedures.
• Participate in the development of systems to ensure the psychological/spiritual needs of the CBUCC clinicians and clients are met.
• Collaborate with planning and implementation of mental health awareness programs and events.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director in interacting with appropriate CBU personnel in supporting students who may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties.
• Supervise and assist with assessment of and/or intervention with CBUCC clients exhibiting emotional or psychological difficulties.
• Be available to provide supervisory assistance and follow-up for the CBUCC after-hours process.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director in mental health training for staff and faculty as requested.
• Assist the Assistant Director in initial coordination and supervisory oversight of in-patient/out-patient services for student clients and their treating therapist.
• Maintain clinical compliance with BBS and CAMFT legal and ethical standards for clinical and administrative operations at CBUCC .
• Attend all CBUCC staff meetings, trainings, and mandatory events.
• Assist in serving as a liaison to all University departments as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Knowledge of California state law regarding the practice of psychotherapy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights and weekends.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Accomplished in teaching and training.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting, expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / PERMITS : Current, unrestricted Licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapist, and/or Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree from a four-year college or university in Counseling or related field of study; and two years’ experience as a licensed psychotherapist.

Open Date

Open Date 05/15/2025

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Special Instructions to Applicants

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Christian?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you attend church regularly?
  • Yes
  • No
• If no, please explain (required):

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
  • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
  • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)