Clinical Supervisor - LCSW

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Queensbury, NY, USA
In-Office
77K-84K Annually
Mid level
Behavioral Health
The Role
Supervises clinical staff, provides weekly supervision and mentorship, reviews documentation, supports quality assurance and program development, and delivers direct behavioral health services. Conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, provides individual, family, and group therapy, manages crises, coordinates care, and ensures regulatory compliance. Works with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to promote recovery, continuity of care, and positive client outcomes.
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BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!


The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the delivery of clinical services and providing supervision, guidance, and support to clinical staff within the assigned program. This role also partners with program leadership in program development, quality improvement initiatives, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance activities to support effective service delivery and positive client outcomes.

As a master’s level clinician, the Clinical Supervisor serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and provides direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy, counseling, case coordination, and therapeutic education services appropriate to the assigned program. The Clinical Supervisor is expected to model clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate, person-centered care in alignment with the organization’s mission and core values.

In collaboration with the Program Director, the Clinical Supervisor may assist with staff training, onboarding, mentorship, and clinical supervision to support staff development and program effectiveness.

Assigned clinical programs may include, but are not limited to, outpatient behavioral health clinics, school-based services, crisis services, substance use disorder services, and rehabilitative treatment programs.

What your day might look like:

  • Provides weekly clinical supervision to assigned staff and maintains accurate supervision documentation and logs.
  • Completes and delivers performance evaluations for assigned team members in accordance with organizational timelines and standards.
  • Provides ongoing training, mentorship, clinical guidance, and support to program staff and assists with onboarding and development of new employees.
  • Reviews psychotherapy notes, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Completes collaborative documentation and clinical records in accordance with federal and state regulations, oversight agency requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Participates in staff meetings, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, care coordination meetings, and continuing education activities as required.
  • Serves as a site supervisor for master’s-level interns and supports internship training and development activities.
  • Provides direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, and therapeutic education services designed to support recovery and maximize clinical outcomes.
  • Conducts initial evaluations and assessments to identify clinical needs, impairments, risks, and treatment priorities for effective care planning and intervention.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans and treatment strategies based on the specific needs of each individual served and collaborates with the treatment team and service recipient throughout the treatment process.
  • Coordinates care and treatment with behavioral health providers, primary care providers, probation, parole, community agencies, and other support systems to promote continuity and effectiveness of care, including facilitating referrals for inpatient or higher levels of care when appropriate.
  • Provides crisis assessment and intervention services, as assigned, to support stabilization and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and inpatient admissions.
  • Documents all aspects of assessment, treatment, care coordination, and service delivery accurately and timely to support patient care, interdisciplinary communication, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement, utilization review, and program development activities to support effective service delivery and program outcomes.
  • Promotes collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication among interdisciplinary team members and community partners.
  • Maintains confidentiality of protected health information and complies with all HIPAA, organizational, and regulatory requirements.
  • Supports the growth, independence, recovery, and overall well-being of individuals receiving services.
  • Meets or exceeds established productivity and billable service expectations applicable to the role and assigned program.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required.
  • Current New York State licensure as an LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing direct clinical services to the population served by the assigned program strongly preferred. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities, psychiatric disorders, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders, including signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug misuse, intervention strategies, co-occurring disorders, and associated medical and behavioral health concerns.
  • Strong clinical skills in individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination.
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive clinical interviews, assess mental status, evaluate risk, and develop effective treatment interventions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet productivity expectations in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build effective working relationships across programs, departments, and community partners.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), Microsoft Office applications, and other clinical documentation systems strongly preferred.
  • Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel, as applicable to assigned program needs.
What’s in it for you?
  • Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
  • Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
  • Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
  • As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
  • Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
JOIN A WORKPLACE WHERE YOU BELONG
BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all levels of the organization. We are committed to ensuring every team member can be their authentic self and thrive both personally and professionally. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence survivor status, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status, or any other factor protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Current New York State licensure as an LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW
  • Minimum of three years of direct clinical services experience with the population served
  • Supervisory or leadership experience
  • Knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities, psychiatric disorders, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, intervention strategies, and related medical and behavioral health concerns
  • Strong skills in individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination
  • Ability to conduct clinical interviews, assess mental status, evaluate risk, and develop treatment interventions
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet productivity expectations
  • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and with community partners
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, and clinical documentation systems
  • Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation
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The Company
HQ: Plattsburgh, New York
333 Employees
Year Founded: 1874

What We Do

Driven with a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and the communities we live in, the BHSN team is leading the way in the transformation of the healthcare experience. As a leader in behavioral health services, we are committed to strengthening individuals, families, and community life by bringing treatment, rehabilitation and support to our community. Using our integrated healthcare model and innovative approaches to service delivery, we provide our clients with an unparalleled experience. Our people are our difference. We are photographers, hikers, foodies, musicians, video game heroes, and every other type of individual. We embrace the unique talents and experiences each person brings to drive our mission of transforming care and enriching the lives of those around us. Since our humble beginnings as an orphanage in 1874, BHSN has evolved to include 24 human services programs and 300+ team members under the BHSN umbrella. In addition to full complement of mental health services, BHSN provides addiction recovery, care management, services to victims of domestic violence, housing, employment/education support, peer and youth/family services. Think you might be a good fit? Check out bhsn.org/careers to see all of our open positions!

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