Statement of Purpose
Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision and support to Interns and license-eligible staff as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Coordinates or provides Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services training, and other related staff development activities.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides Clinical Supervision for license-eligible Clinicians and Master’s-level Interns per BBS standards.
• Assures that documentation is timely, clinically appropriate, and meets contract, licensing, certification and other required standards.
• Required to co-sign supervisee documentation as needed.
• Required to interface with Clinical Trainee schools, Professors and Staff, online portals to evaluations, sign clinical hours, and other required documentation as needed in order to fulfill internship requirements.
• Provides consultation and guidance to line staff in addressing client management, Crisis Intervention, Licensure, and emergencies to ensure adherence to professional standards and policies.
• Ensure client confidentiality and privacy, including client records.
• Ensures staff compliance with program processes including Charting/Documentation, Billing, and Q&A.
• Provide direct service to clients and engage directly in de-escalation and crisis situations with clients, as needed.
• Contributes to the development of client-sensitive policies and procedures supporting the delivery of programs and services.
• Coordinates or provides substance abuse and mental health services training, and other related staff development activities.
• Prepares necessary reports and records as requested.
• Serves as a resource and demonstrates collaboration across assigned programs to ensure client continuity of care.
• In collaboration with Program Managers, assures coordination and collaboration among all programs and services, and provides support to an integrated case-management approach to client services.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as assigned. • Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. Represents BHS well in all contacts. 2 Clinical Supervisor Rev 4.2026 Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Maintains familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. Performs job duties accordingly.
• Makes presentations within BHS and in the community as needed.
• Provides leadership and serves as a positive role model to staff.
• Actively attends required training to maintain and enhance job-related skills, supports continuous professional development, and coordinates training opportunities for staff.
• Participates in safety programs in assigned areas to achieve and maintain a safe work area and safe work practices.
• Represents BHS well in all contacts. Works as a team member. Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Recognizes personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
• Conveys respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Clinical Supervisor Competencies and Performance Expectations the Clinical Supervisor is expected to:
• Experience in the provision of clinical supervision, delivering individualized and appropriate supervision to supervisees.
• Take part in clinical training of treatment staff.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Possess basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
• Have an understanding of, and ability to use job-related computer operations including site network, Microsoft 365 suite of programs and applicable Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintain ongoing professional growth to facilitate job performance.
• Ensure quality practices and procedures. •
Manage resources to meet program objectives.
• Perform all job duties in keeping with professional standards and ethics and in a timely manner
. • Show sensitivity to culture, attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of clients served and staff.
• Communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and community resources.
• Knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
• Provide leadership and serve as a positive role model to clients and staff.
• Maintain BHS health and safety standards.
• Maintain License and Supervisor requirements with the BBS.
Skills Required
- Provide clinical supervision for license-eligible clinicians and master's-level interns per BBS standards
- Maintain required License and Supervisor requirements with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
- Ability to co-sign supervisee documentation and ensure documentation meets contract, licensing, certification, and agency standards
- Provide consultation and guidance on client management, crisis intervention, licensure, and emergencies
- Provide direct client services, including de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed
- Coordinate or provide substance abuse and mental health services training and other staff development activities
- Ensure client confidentiality and proper maintenance of client records
- Ensure staff compliance with charting/documentation, billing, and quality assurance processes
- Experience using job-related computer operations including site network, Microsoft 365 suite, and applicable Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Serve as a resource across programs, collaborate with Program Managers, prepare reports, and participate in committees
