DWC seeks a part-time (12-16 hours per week) Clinical Supervisor, to provide clinical oversight and supervision to 3 unlicensed clinicians working within DWC’s Trauma Recovery Center. This position will train and model crisis intervention skills and provide clinical guidance to a multi-disciplinary team. An ideal candidate will lead, inspire, and motivate a team of professionals whose primary goal is to provide holistic, trauma-informed care to women in the Skid Row community. This position will foster a strengths-based culture in treatment planning and service delivery. This position is a member of the Clinical Department and will report directly to the Clinical Program Manager.Essential Functions
• Provide weekly individual supervision to 3 unlicensed clinicians (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)
• Provide weekly group supervision for BBS-registered clinicians accruing hours towards licensure
• Completion of 15- Hour Clinical Supervision Training, as required by BBS to provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians
• Provide oversight of clinical documentation for supervisees, including review and approval of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other client documents as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, staff and local service providers
• Assist staff with crisis intervention and model de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Fulfill mandated reporting obligations and complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in and facilitate internal and external meetings
• Serve as an ambassador of DWC and its mission and values by participating in community meetings/collaboratives/events.
• Collect and report on program data and progress as requested.
• Provide regular, written reports to the Clinical Program Manager and additional reports as assigned.
• Comply with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization
Required Education and Experience
• LCSW or LMFT with two years post-licensure and in good standing with the BBS required
• Clinical supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working in community mental health preferred
• Strong understanding of the complexity of poverty and women’s homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and health issues; knowledge of relevant Evidence-Based Practices (Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction) required
• Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma required
• Knowledge and training in EBPs (i.e. CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing)
• Knowledge and experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning, and DSM-V diagnoses
• Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment
