PURPOSE: This document outlines the positions overview and core competencies needed for the Clinical Supervisor, Social Work Internship (LMSW) position.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Clinical Supervisor for Social Work Interns is a licensed clinician, is a member of the program's leadership team and is primarily responsible for the clinical supervision and professional development of social work interns completing their field work from a school of Social Work in the clinic. They are also responsible for implementation and oversight of evidence-based or innovative clinical services or models of care. The Licensed Clinical Supervisor ensures clients receive timely access to quality clinical services, including during crises; oversees functions to support program's clinical operations; and ensures program compliance with Federal, State, and City regulatory bodies, CARF and funding entities.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Clinical Services: Responsible for development and provision of evidence-based or new clinical services or models of care to effectively meet the clinical needs of the individuals/families and communities we serve. Duties are as follows:
• Identify gaps in clinical services at the program level and develop potential solutions to fill the gaps. • Lead the implementation of evidence-based treatment or have direct oversight and responsibility for innovative models of care, in partnership with The Jewish Board's training department and/or external agencies. • Ensure all assigned social work interns maintain an active caseload size as defined by clinic executive leadership. • Works with social work interns to maximize time providing direct care to clients. • Teaches, assesses, and monitors skills such as completion of timely notes, time management & organizational skills. Co-sign all clinical documentation for interns. • Develops social work interns in competency to provide individual, group and family therapy. • Teaches person centered treatment planning and ensures treatment planning is interdisciplinary, and client driven. • Keeps written supervisory notes, up to date and reflective of clinician's strengths and areas for improvement. • Provide direct services to clients, as needed, including intakes and crisis interventions and coverage for cases. • Develop strategies to ensure clients have timely access to care and increased engagement in care • Supervision of crisis intervention services • Implementation of quality improvement initiatives • Participate in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and utilization management. • Integrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment, and vocational components of the program. • Monitor and follow up on program incidents • Oversees 5 social work interns
Personnel: Responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing to support clinical care and evaluating staff performance. Duties include the following:
• Participating in selection of social work interns in conjunction with the Learning Department • Timely completion of educational plans, social work intern evaluations and appropriately and clearly addressing performance concerns • Conducting or participating in social work intern training and development • Monitor attendance and vacation scheduling to ensure for program coverage • Supervision of social work of 5 social work interns
Administrative Functions and Program Operations: As part of the leadership team, responsible for ensuring program operations are conducted efficiently; the program remains in compliance with relevant regulatory entities and is fiscally viable. Duties are as follows:
• Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned • Ensure program and staff are compliant with regulations and standards of care that govern the program • Utilize a variety of electronic databases to monitor billing and address any fiscal or billing issues that arise • As part of program management, identify and develop systems to improve program operations • May serve as back up to the Director or other supervisors; may assume responsibility for operations
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: • Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices such as DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, and EMDR. • Ability to supervise and develop social work interns, ensuring they maintain an active caseload and provide direct care to clients
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently. • Ability to teach and monitor time management and organizational skills to social work interns • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with The Jewish Board's training department, external agencies, and other team members. • Supervision of crisis intervention services • Ability to work collaboratively with various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure the program's success • Experience in participating in the selection, training, and development of social work interns in conjunction with the Learning Department
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: • Master's degree in social work and New York State licensure in social work (LMSW) • SIFI Certification or willing to complete SIFI training
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: • 2 years of clinical experience. • Solid clinical skills and knowledgeable of evidence-based practices. • Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required. • Excellent organizational skills, leadership, team work and communication skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: • Proficient with electronic health record • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (i.e., Zoom).
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: • The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer graphic design programs, etc. • Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT • The work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions. • To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit ( 75% of the time) and stand ( 25% of the time)
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