Clinical Supervisor - ACT Program

National Youth Advocate Program•Chicago, IL

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is looking for a Clinical Supervisor to join our Assertive Community Treatment program! The person in this role must have must hold their LCSW, LCPC, LMFT licensure. Position Summary The Clinical Supervisor makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families served by the National Youth Advocate Program. This position is responsible for the management, quality, and administration of the clinical programming, such as the provision of clinical leadership and direct supervision for assigned staff. The Clinical Supervisor serves as a member of the management team, ensuring sound clinical practices in programming according to the NYAP mission, vision, and values. Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless! We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services or other related human service field
Independent License professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
3 years’ experience in the field of human services, with experience in supervision
Must hold a graduate-level social work or counseling license if required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Must be willing to obtain car insurance requirements of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury and current driver's license.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Works well independently and as a team member
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations
Openness to working non-traditional hours as needed
Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate and inspire staff
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers.
Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily car insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies
Provide clinical oversight for clinical programs, screen referrals upon admission, case assignment, and ensure all initial documentation is completed on time.
Responsible for the development and implementation of training plans for treatment and service team members.
Attend team meetings and provide clinical consultation and feedback to the treatment team to assure high-quality and effective services.
Provide consultation and advocacy on behalf of clients with community agencies and other providers.
Provide on-call services to respond to after-hour emergencies and crises based on program needs.
Responsible for the direct supervision of the following, based on program needs:
Provide weekly group and/or individual supervision.
Review all new clients with assigned staff to identify immediate treatment needs and/or safety concerns.
Review and cosign Individual Service/Treatment Plans and Diagnostic Assessments.
Review and ensure completion of monthly and quarterly reports, as required.
Review and approve clinical documentation, including IM+CANS, to fulfill the requirements of Medicaid Rule 132/140 and other payor rules.
Evaluate direct service staff performance.
Regularly participate in quality assurance activities.