Supervising Clinician

Columbia Mental Health; Olney (MD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Supervising Clinician to lead supervision for unlicensed and intern clinicians and to oversee therapist development. The role includes in-person and telehealth supervision, with potential hybrid work arrangements.

The position requires a Master’s degree, a valid independent license, and strong ethics, HIPAA knowledge, and documentation practices to ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited program.
• Valid independent clinical license in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Meet minimum post-licensure experience requirements for supervisor as determined by licensing Board.
• Knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations.
• Strong computer abilities and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and training for unlicensed, graduate level and/or intern clinicians.
• Conduct individual and group supervision and oversee clinical development of therapists.
• Deliver supervision weekly to associate level clinicians; supervision may be live or via video.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Licensed independent clinical license

Licensing board requirements awareness

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join us atColumbia Mental Health, a member of Transformations Care Network (TCN), as we embark on an exciting journey to empower Supervising Clinicians like you to make a difference in the field of behavioral health. We are committed to improving accessibility while raising the standard of care.

Supervising Clinicians are responsible for providing clinical supervision and training for unlicensed, graduate level and/or intern clinicians who provide outpatient mental health counseling and may also maintain a caseload of therapy clients. Supervising Clinicians conduct individual and group supervision and oversee clinical development of therapists in conjunction with the Clinic Directors. Supervising Clinicians are organizational culture carriers who are accountable for promoting clinical excellence and quality outcomes. Clinicians with this title supervise (or maintain availability to supervise) a minimum of 3 supervisees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a blend of clinician supervision and therapy services in person and/or via telehealth depending on client and supervisee needs.

Essential Supervision Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and/or group supervision weekly to associate level clinicians. Licensure supervision is to be held according to state regulations, payor contracts and agency supervision policy. Supervision may be provided both live and/or via video conference and may be across multiple sites.
• May provide supervision/consultation to independently licensed clinicians.
• Must be able to provide services in person within a clinic site and/or a hybrid model of in person and work from home days as determined by business needs of clinic and clinical needs of clients. Note: If business needs permit, clinicians providing FFS supervision only and not providing direct client care may be remote.
• Maintain board registration and other regulatory requirements needed to provide licensure supervision where required.
• Review clinical documentation of supervisee, which includes evaluation of treatment plans, session notes and related documents. Approve and sign session notes, treatment plans and other documents where required by payor and/or licensure requirements.
• Complete and maintain record of supervision notes and supervision agreement in dedicated file and record sessions in EHR. Submission of notes to be filed by the end of the day that the supervision was held. Assess clinicians across core competency areas; provide regular measurement and feedback to clinicians
• Hold supervisees accountable to clinical best practices such as Measurement Based Care
• Identify and monitor areas for performance improvement and report concerns regarding clinical skills, ethics or compliance to Clinic Director
• May provide backup support as needed to Clinic Director in the screening, interviewing, and training of new clinicians and interns
• Complete required trainings and maintain all licensing requirements to maintain independent licensure
• Other duties as assigned

Mental Health Therapist: Essential Duties and Responsibilities (if clinician also provides direct care):

• Provides clinical services to clients (individual/group/family etc.) in person or via telehealth and documents for all sessions within 24 hours (best practice) of delivery care (72 hours maximum).
• Attends all required staff meetings and supervision sessions where applicable.
• Provide crisis intervention services, as needed.
• Complete all documentation related to delivery of therapeutic services in a timely and thorough manner that meets all ethical, legal and contractual requirements, including treatment plans, notes and discharge summaries.
• Consult as needed with patients, and (with consent), their families and other health care professionals to communicate clinical findings and recommendations.
• Consult with other clinical staff members as needed to facilitate implementation of highest quality clinical services.
• Use evidence based best practices and outcomes based measures to evaluate clients and progress.
• Coordinate care with clinic medication prescribers.
• Consistently meet established productivity expectations.
• Manage caseload for no shows/cancellations and discharge clients as needed
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the practice.
• Maintain all privacy and compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from applicable accredited program
• Valid independent clinical license in the state(s) where services are being provided
• Meet minimum post licensure experience requirements for supervisor as determined by licensing Board
• Meet all Licensing Board requirements to provide clinical supervision (e.g. registration, state required coursework, years of experience, etc.)
• Knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations
• Strong computer abilities and proficiency with electronic medical records
• Strong commitment to professional Code of Ethics
• Understanding of privacy and HIPAA requirements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team especially in stressful situations (Preferred)
• Training in clinical supervision preferred (required where mandated by licensing boards)(Preferred)
• Knowledge of current standards, principles, and practices of psychiatric care (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of post licensure experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, methods, issues, and approaches in mental health (Preferred)

Explore the Advantages of Joining Our Team:

• Enjoy competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 401K, and more, designed to support your well-being and financial security.
• Immerse yourself in a community united by a deep commitment to enhance mental health and revolutionize patient care.
• Embrace a journey of continuous learning, guided by seasoned professionals, fostering your career growth in a nurturing environment.
• Play a pivotal role in reshaping behavioral health, with your efforts directly improving patient lives.
• Thrive in an environment that celebrates collaborative success, driven by effective communication and unity.
• Receive comprehensive onboarding and ongoing educational resources, tailored to cultivate your talents and assure your triumph in your role.

Columbia Mental Health is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $58 – $73 per billable unit. Clinical Supervisors (non-lead)/Supervising Clinicians are eligible for a supervisory differential that enhances their base rate. Actual compensation may vary based on licensure, experience, market-driven enhancements, and incentive opportunities available for this role. These ranges reflect our current standard compensation practices and may be adjusted over time to remain competitive and aligned with organizational needs.

Transformations Care Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.