Position Title: Clinical Supervisor
Department: Youth Services
Reports To: Program Director / Clinical Director
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for supervising substance use counselors in our Juvenile Justice program. Provide direct service as needed, including individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). Reports to the Program Director for administrative activities, and to the Clinical Director for clinical matters, unless the immediate supervisor is a licensed mental health professional. Will provide clinical supervision and support to a team of substance use counselors who are providing SUD services with incarcerated youth at the Barry J. Nidorff Juvenile Detention Center and to SUD counselors working with Tarzana Treatment Center's youth outpatient program. Employee will operate out of both TTC's youth outpatient office in Tarzana and the Barry J Nidorff Juvenile Hall in Sylmar.
Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Competitive wages
- Stability and career advancement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
Clinical Responsibilities shall include:
1. Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required
2. Mental status examinations
3. Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms
4. Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
5. Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
6. Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
7. Treatment planning
8. Participation in medical record reviews
9. Utilization review activities, as required
10. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
11. Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration
Supervision/Training shall include:
1. Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate, including interns.
2. Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, as required.
3. In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.
Administrative duties shall include:
1. Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested.
2. Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision
3. Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC
4. Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director, Program Director and/or Administration
EDUCATION
A Masters or Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or social science. Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, MFT, or LPCC.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis. Prior supervisory experience.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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Skills Required
- Master's or Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or social science
- Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW, MFT, or LPCC
- Minimum of one (1) year experience evaluating and/or treating persons with substance use disorders and/or dual diagnosis
- Prior supervisory experience
- Knowledge of legal reporting requirements and professional boundaries (e.g., suspected abuse reporting, Tarasoff)
What We Do
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a full-service behavioral healthcare organization that provides high quality, cost-effective substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults and youths. We are a non-profit, community-based organization that operates a psychiatric hospital, residential and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment centers and family medical clinics. All facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Since 1972, we have provided a comprehensive continuum of healthcare services. Tarzana Treatment Center provides the highest level of QUALITY treatment at reasonable cost to the individual. Our services reflect our belief in individual DIGNITY and DIVERSITY of our staff and patients. We practice ADVOCACY on federal, state and local levels to reduce stigma and promote consumer involvement in the design and development of services. Our continuum of care demonstrates the value of service INTEGRITY. These values drive Tarzana’s commitment to PROGRESS and INNOVATION.
