CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Founded on the steps of St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1985, Saint John’s Program for Real Change has helped more than 30,000 women and children transform their lives from poverty and dependence to confidence and self-sustainability.  Dedicated to the eradication of homelessness once and for all, this up-to-18-month comprehensive residential program provides families with the tools they need to address the root causes as well as the symptoms of homelessness:  mental health therapy, drug and alcohol counseling, life skills classes (anger management, parenting, budgeting, positive thinking, healthy relationships and more), a path to a high school diploma and Employment Training. The Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) allows eligible offenders with serious and violent crimes committed to State prison to serve their sentence in the community at a FCRP as designated by the Department, in lieu of confinement in State prison and at the discretion of the Secretary.  The FCRP will provide a range of rehabilitative services that assist with alcohol and drug recovery, employment, education, housing, family reunification, and social support.

Benefits/Perks of a career at Saint John’s

• Choice of 8 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

TITLE                         Clinical Supervisor - FCRP               

SALARY                     $75,000-$85,000 Annually

CLASSIFICATION     Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION                On Site Only - Power Inn Rd. Sacramento, CA

SCHEDULE               Monday- Friday, Day Shift

About the Position…

This position is responsible for the administration and clinical supervision of the FCRP client services including programming for substance abuse, mental health, case management, and vocational training.  Responsible for coordinating and directing clinical care and performance improvement initiatives and requirements.  Provides clinical supervision in group and individual sessions for staff and interns.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of FCRP clinical program services.
•  Supervises a multi-disciplinary staff of three or more clinicians and counselors; confers with staff regularly regarding techniques used, case progress, and related matters for the purpose of promoting and evaluating professional development and assuring quality of care, as well as reviewing work in progress.
• Conducts regular case conferences with clinicians, counselors, and interns for supervision and consultation; reviews participant case records and selects cases for discussion; supervises staff in assessing social, emotional and other causes of problem behavior and mental or emotional disorders and in developing and modifying treatment and approves alternative plans, or transfer of cases; supervises consultation activities of employees; is responsible for assignment and reassignment of employee caseload.
• Coordinates the assignment of cases, conducts clinical staff meetings, and provides training; schedules staff to provide weekend coverage; evaluates work performance; assists in disciplinary proceedings.
• Maintains a caseload or handles some of the more complex cases; performs a variety of direct clinical, diagnostic, and treatment services.
• Ensures compliance with related federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the establishment or revision of policies, procedures, guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Participates in community outreach and public relations activities.
• The candidate must possess knowledge and skills in providing trauma informed and gender responsive services.
• Develops, evaluates, and coordinates effective and efficient service delivery supporting clients to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Functions at a highly skilled level in team leadership, assessment, individual counseling, group facilitation, and community resource development.
• Contributes to the professional and organizational development of Saint John’s Program.
• Ability to provide mental health assessments, appropriate mental health diagnoses and develop clinical treatment plans.
• Participates in clinic intern recruitment and selection and arranges for orientation, training, and supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and management discretion.

You must have...

• Masters and/or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or in a related field, with two years’ post-licensure pertinent experience in social services, with an emphasis on program development, supervision, case management, individual and/or group counseling; or any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above. 
• Licensure required as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor
• Expert organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Expert in Microsoft Suite
• Strong management and leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor and train staff
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, fax, and internet
• An incredible passion for our mission
• Trained to recognize the signs of substance abuse and to respond to drug overdose and provide documentation used to meet with requirement within 30 calendar days of hire.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills including both oral and written forms.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and other regulations governing confidentiality, privacy, and security as it relates to behavioral healthcare.
• Not currently on probation or parole.  Must be discharged for at least three years.
• Must pass a criminal background screening (Live-Scan) and maintain biannual CPR certification, First Aid certification and annual Tuberculosis test results.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

• Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas.
• Approximately 20% of this role will include local and regional travel for community and partnership development
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It's a plus if you have...

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed training

You'll be successful if... 

​​You’re a strong communicator. 

You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction. 

​​You're organized and diligent. 

You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask. 

​​You’re exceptionally people oriented. 

You can relate to all types of people and you’re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency. 

​​You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker. 

You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur. 

​​You are a team player. 

You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments. 

​​You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality. 

You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront. 

​​You're detailed. 

You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof. 

​​You're a self-starter. 

You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking.