Supervising Therapist

• Supervises assigned therapists and substance abuse counselors in the day-to-day implementation of program services and provides weekly clinical supervision.

• Provides group supervision for assigned staff at a minimum of one time per month.

• Reviews and approves documentation as indicated by clinic policies and procedures including ensuring that direct reports make any changes necessary to achieve professional standards of documentation.

• Provides a safe forum for assigned staff to discuss cases including problem-solving, introspection, managing transference, etc.

• Provides supervision and support to assigned student clinicians to promote professional skill development (therapy and documentation), professional identity and ethics, on-going orientation to clinic/expectations, policies and procedures training including changes, etc.

• Advocates on behalf of clients and their families to ensure adequacy of services (i.e. educational, legal and community) by providing linkages and coordination with the county providers and agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

• Reviews and approves staff timesheets, expenses, and time-off requests, ensuring appropriate client coverage.
• Reviews incident reports, promptly escalates serious reportable incidents, and provides Supervisor of the Day/Evening/On-Call coverage as assigned.
• Supports staff orientation, ongoing professional development, training, and maintenance of required licenses/certifications.
• Establishes and communicates performance expectations; monitors productivity and addresses performance concerns through corrective action and counseling.
• Maintains accurate supervision records and keeps the Clinic Director informed of staff performance, progress, concerns, and disciplinary matters.
• Upholds agency policies and procedures, maintains effective relationships with community providers, participates in required meetings and supervision, and completes other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current NYS clinical license required (LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, or LMFT); CASAC preferred.
• Minimum of three years post-graduate experience treating individuals/families with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and administrative supervision skills, with the ability to support staff and promote clinic success.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, initiative, and professional knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Excellent communication, computer literacy, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and identify strengths in others.
• Flexible and family-oriented, with availability to work one evening per week and a valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Salary $71,000 annually

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.