Licensed Clinical Supervisor (SUD Outpatient Services)

Job Description:

Licensed Clinical Supervisor

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: SUD Recovery Services (Outpatient)

Employment Type: Full-Time
 

Job Summary:

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, developing staff, and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery? Join our mission-driven team as a Clinical Supervisor and play a key leadership role in shaping high-quality substance use disorder treatment services throughout the St. Louis community.
 

In this role, you'll provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to a team of behavioral health professionals while helping ensure exceptional care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. You'll have the opportunity to influence treatment outcomes, strengthen clinical programming, support professional growth among team members, collaborate with community partners, and help expand access to life-changing behavioral healthcare services.
 

This position is ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys balancing clinical leadership, staff development, quality improvement, and program oversight within a collaborative and supportive environment.

 

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

• Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's

• Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT's (provide supervision)

• Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment

• Liability Coverage - Company paid

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead outpatient substance use disorder services and promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and person-centered care

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, coaching, and professional development to therapists, counselors, and other behavioral health team members

• Facilitate clinical staffing meetings, treatment reviews, case consultations, and diagnostic disposition discussions to support quality care and positive client outcomes

• Monitor clinical documentation, service delivery, and compliance with agency, state, and accreditation standards

• Conduct monthly and quarterly record reviews to ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance

• Support team members in the implementation of evidence-based treatment approaches and best practices in substance use disorder care

• Develop program schedules, workflows, and service delivery strategies that respond to the changing needs of the client population

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, referral sources, community partners, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care and successful treatment outcomes

• Respond to complex clinical situations and crisis events while providing guidance and support to staff

• Oversee staff onboarding, orientation, training, and continuing education initiatives to foster professional growth and retention

• Evaluate program performance and implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance client outcomes, staff effectiveness, and service excellence

• Represent the organization professionally within the community while developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders

 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

• Active Missouri licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, or Psychologist

• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services

• Experience leading, mentoring, supervising, or supporting clinical staff preferred

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based practices

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, quality improvement processes, and clinical documentation expectations

• Demonstrated ability to support staff development, performance improvement, and clinical excellence

 

Additional Qualifications:

• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board or applicable state board preferred

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required

• Successful completion of background screening

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain as required

• Behavioral Management training or ability to obtain as required

• Ability to maintain all required professional licenses and certifications

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with team members, community partners, referral sources, and stakeholders

• Commitment to recovery-oriented care, staff development, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support teams while fostering a positive and engaging work environment

 

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated behavioral health professionals

• Influence meaningful outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders

• Shape program development and clinical best practices

• Collaborate with experienced behavioral health leaders and multidisciplinary teams

• Expand your leadership experience while continuing to grow clinically

• Make a lasting impact by helping increase access to life-changing recovery services across the St. Louis community

 

Make a Difference Every Day

Recovery is possible, and strong clinical leadership helps make it happen. As a Clinical Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to guide clinicians, strengthen programs, and help individuals build healthier, more hopeful futures. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.