School-Based Program Supervisor | Metro Area

Kids for the Future; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washburn Center in Minneapolis, MN seeks a School-Based Supervisor to provide clinical and administrative supervision, program management, and leadership for school-based mental health therapists. The role oversees assessments, treatment services, and collaboration with school partners to ensure effective programming.

The position requires at least 2 years of experience managing a team and day-to-day clinical oversight; 2+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Social Work or Clinical Counseling.
• Minimum 2 years managing a team with daily clinical oversight.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to school-based clinicians and ensure evidence-based practices are used.
• Oversee clinical assessment, treatment services, and documentation in the school-based model.
• Collaborate with school/district partners to coordinate program and staff development.
• Manage onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for SB staff.
• Maintain compliance with state DHS and contracting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others Yes

What is School Based Therapy at Washburn?

Our compassionate, experienced therapists support children and their families through challenging times by offering individual therapy to help with a wide range of concerns, including school adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with loss or family changes, abuse, traumatic events, attention problems, parent-child conflicts and acting-out behaviors. Our counseling focuses on building on a child's strengths and supporting them in gaining skills to be successful at home, in school and in the community.

The Opportunity:

The School-Based Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision, program management, and leadership for school-based mental health therapists, the program and services. This role oversees clinical assessment and treatment services, as well as ancillary services such as consultation and professional development/training for school staff. Additionally, our School-Based Supervisor coordinates and participates in meetings with school/district partners to ensure successful collaboration and programming.

A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a team and overseeing staff performance, development and day to day clinical oversight. 2+ years is preferred.

Clinical Performance and Documentation

The School-Based Supervisor ensures that clinicians provide and document effective and helpful assessment and therapeutic services within the school based model. They are responsible to:

• Ensure school based clinicians provide effective assessment and therapeutic services:
• Support onboarding and training for SB clinicians Support SB clinician with referral review and triage as needed, in collaboration with the Mental Health Team at the school site
• Collaborate with the Intake team if Outpatient DAs/referrals are needed to supplement the SB caseload
• Work with Washburn Center clinical, support, and reimbursement staff to refine and streamline systems to improve client access
• Maintain knowledge of and supervise SB clinician to ensure practice is consistent with the Agency's Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Provide regular clinical supervision to assist SB clinician in developing and providing effective therapeutic services
• Support SB clinician training and use of evidence-based practices as required by our State Grant for SB services (I.e., CBITS, TF-CBT, MAP). Maintain knowledge of both established and emerging treatment practices.
• Oversee clinical documentation practices to meet state and contract requirements
• Review and sign-off on assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, clinical supervision, and other clinical documentation for unlicensed clinicians and for staff that need support in these areas to review quality and accuracy to meet state DHS and other contracted requirements. Complete monthly chart reviews for unlicensed clinicians and provide support/feedback on documentation.
  **Ensure that MN and HIPPA data privacy requirements are followed.**

Supervision and Leadership

You will provide effective leadership in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff through the following responsibilities:

• Complete timely annual performance evaluations for supervisees and quarterly performance evaluations for new staff
• Collaborate with the clinical and administrative supervisors to ensure continuous improvement and responsive feedback for various processes and systems across the Agency
• Build a learning and growth environment by supporting personal and professional development of SB clinicians and managing talent by working with HR in identifying top performers and developing succession plans

Requirements

• Experience and education requirements:
• Doctoral or Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Work or Clinical Counseling
• 3 - 5 years of experience in providing mental health services to children and families
• A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a team and overseeing staff performance, development and day to day clinical oversight. 2+ years is preferred
• Clinical supervision experience is required
• Required - Valid MN licensure as a Mental Health Professional and Board Approved supervisor status (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP)
• High level of clinical skills in assessment and treatment of childhood/adolescent mental health presentations and complex family or other systems-related dynamics
• Strong leadership, supervision, and team-building skills
• Strong organization, collaboration, and communication skills
• Passion for providing mental health services within the school setting and collaborating with school partners