Clinical Supervisor in Fresno, California at Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Clinical Supervisor I at Tatum Psychology Employment Group provides clinical supervision and consultation to associate-level clinicians and staff, provides clinical oversight while carrying a reduced caseload of patients. The Clinical Supervisor I (CS I) designs and facilitates clinical trainings, supports staff evaluations and performance management. The CS I must be available to provide consultation and direct coverage during staff absences. The Clinical Supervisor works closely with the VP of Clinical Services and Program Director to ensure consistent patient outcomes. The Clinical Supervisor I position provides a competitive salary & benefits package while providing opportunities for growth and leadership development in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clinical Supervision & Consultation

a. Provides clinical supervision and consultation to associate-level clinician.

b. Leads the clinical decision making of the program. Supervises therapists and case managers by offering constructive feedback to support and foster professional and clinical development.

c. Supports clinical services and patient care by providing an appropriate level of guidance when providing consultation, taking into account others' development and clinical knowledge.

d. Carry a small caseload of patients, providing direct care and support as needed.
Collaborate closely with the VP of Clinical Services to align clinical practices with program goals and objectives.

e. Must be available to provide consultation and direct coverage during staff absences.

2. Training & Program Development

a. Designs and facilitates clinical trainings, workshops, or continuing education for staff at varying levels.

b. Assists with program development and training.

3. Staff & Performance Management

a. Supports staff evaluations and performance management.

b. Demonstrates leadership qualities and behaviors by taking the lead on projects, encouraging collaboration amongst the team, and resolving team challenges.

4. Leadership Development

a. Engage 1:1 leadership development activities to enhance personal and team growth.

b. Participate actively in monthly meetings with TPEG leadership team to contribute to organizational strategy & direction.

5. Quality Assurance & Training

a. Conduct monthly chart audits to ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

b. Provide training or arrange training for the clinical team, addressing areas of improvement and sharing best practices, and participate in onboarding of new clinical team members.

c. Curriculum development to enhance patient care programs and staff education.

6. Program Oversight

a. Provides clinical oversight of an outpatient program with fewer than 45 patients, or one (1) Residential Treatment Center (RTC).

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
2. Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
3. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
4. Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
5. Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
6. Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
7. Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
8. Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.

The description of job functions reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal duties, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS: Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities.
2. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.
3. ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.
4. PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION: Assesses the work to be performed and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
5. RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION: Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.
6. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.
7. COMMUNICATION: Maintains a high standard of written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically individuals of differing abilities and racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
8. CLINICAL CARE: Ability to manage, screen, assess, and treat patients in both group and individual settings. Ability to create individualized treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, group and individual therapy, case management, referral, discharge summaries, and create timely clinical documentation in accordance with TPEG expectations. Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with patients and their families.
9. CLINICAL SUPERVISION: Provides clinical supervision and consultation to associate-level clinicians. Balances administrative oversight with a supportive, growth-oriented supervisory relationship. Delivers clear, direct, and constructive feedback that promotes professional growth, and navigates difficult conversations with compassion and accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
2. LICENSURE: Current state license as a mental health therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Current on bi-annual supervision training. Completion of BBS CEU requirements to provide supervision to associate therapists.
3. RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of licensed clinical experience, with the ability to provide BBS supervision for Associate Clinicians. Zero to two (0-2) years of internal experience, or one to two (1-2) years of external experience, in a management or supervisory role in healthcare or a related field.
4. SKILLS: Advanced clinical proficiency, high-level communication, and advanced clinical decision-making. Ability to translate complex clinical concepts into accessible, engaging learning experiences for multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with multiple therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed approaches). Ability to balance administrative oversight with a supportive, growth-oriented supervisory relationship. Strong ability to deliver clear, direct, and constructive feedback that promotes professional growth.
5. OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Carries a caseload of a full-time therapist as determined by the VP of Clinical Services and Program Director.
• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.
• Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
• Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proficient in English Language
2. Proficient communicator
3. Prior experience providing clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians, interns, or practicum students.
4. Familiarity with supervision models and frameworks (e.g., Integrated Developmental Model, Discrimination Model).
5. Experience designing and facilitating clinical trainings, workshops, or continuing education for staff at varying levels.
6. Specialty training or certification in at least one preferred modality (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, IFS, or equivalent).
7. Experience with specialty population.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations
2. Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation

PHYSICAL JOB TASK REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements checked are essential to successfully performing the duties associated with this position.

• Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.