Clinical Supervisor
CHRIS 180-Fulton County services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledge, respect, and integrate cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising peer support staff and a team of therapists who provide clinical services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. This position also provides evidence based clinical services to consumers.
The primary duties include but are not limited to the following :
- Provide positive role-modeling to therapists
- Set high standards and goals
- Promote professional growth
- Promote self-esteem
- Promote healthy boundaries
- Teach and reinforce evidenced based clinical services
- Implements effective communication through clear expectations and sharing of information
- Regularly monitors performance
- Regularly monitors key success variables
- Regularly employs positive and developmental feedback
- Maintains a supervisory focus by getting results through others and managing conflict
- Mindful of being in a glass bubble
- Appropriately uses power and influence
- Demonstrates concern and empathy for the needs of others
- Tracks delegated assignments
Provide positive role-modeling to consumers and / or families :
Promote self-esteemPromote healthy boundariesPromote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adultsReinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex : manners, eating habits, safety)Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skillsSupport in making positive change through motivational interviewingSupport the change process through a comprehensive understanding of the Seven Challenges ProgramAssessing consumer's history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs :
Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services / evidence-based interventions should be offeredAssess co-occurring disorders and make referrals to relevant services based on consumer's ASAM levelProvide initial clinical impressionsAdminister Behavioral Health assessment and reassessments as neededAdminister Caregiver Strain AssessmentAdminister Child and Adolescent Function Assessment Scale (CAFAS / PECAFAS) as neededAdminister validated assessment tools specific to evidence-based practice (7 Challenges, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ARC) as neededAdminister / aware of ACE score and implications on service planningDevelop and monitor IRRPsEvaluate and document consumer's level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goalsProvide after-hours crisis support via telephone (On-Call)Coordinating Services and Collaboration :
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e., Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers / members / residents / young adults as neededCollaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of servicesCollaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumersEnsure group home therapists attend monthly RBWO meetings or provide a counseling summary for group home consumersEnsure therapists attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summary for consumer's receiving wrap services as neededAttend monthly RBWO meetings as neededAttend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) as neededAdvocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies to include coordinating servicesMonitor the provision of services provided specific services to consumersProvide therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling CenterDemonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused mental health treatment to target consumer populationProvide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to consumers of all ages who meet criteria for trauma servicesManage clinical caseload. Number of consumers on caseload is based on frequency of sessions and billable expectations within the Counseling CenterUse preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)Provide outpatient services to include : providing individual counseling, family counseling / training and / or group counseling / training to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM IV-TR and DSM 5Provide CSI services to children and families receiving Medicaid funded services as deemed clinically appropriateFacilitate groups (i.e.,7 Challenges, DBT skills, GTREM, Nurturing Parent, STEP, anger management, etc.) as neededCoach caregivers in supporting consumer through understanding the stages of changeMust be willing to work in the community neighborhoods, the home, school, and public housing communitiesDocumentation Requirements :
Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with Center policyMaintain detailed files and other documentation in 100% compliance with standardsComplete all billing expectations within designated timeframesComplete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as neededComplete monthly summaries for consumers in DFCS custody, those receiving wrap services, or any additional partnerships / grantsPractice Requirements :
Adhere to the organization policies and proceduresProvide individual supervision weeklyProvide group supervision at a minimum of monthlyProvide feedback for hard to manage casesProvide / Attend any evidenced based supervision if there is utilization of the treatment modalityAttend Fellowship meetingsParticipate in clinical consultationReview case studiesPerformance and Conduct :
Maintain confidentiality of consumer informationMaintain appropriate professional boundaries (written, verbal, physical)Follow CHRIS 180 dress codeFollow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics and the specific licensing boardFollow mandated reporting requirements of GA CodeSupport and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all timesDemonstrate customer service :
Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all timesWork as a contributing and collaborative team memberRespond to consumer, referral and peer needs in a timely fashionAnswer telephone calls and emails accordinglyRespond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashionMaintain Personal Information and Training :
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduledAttend and participate in required trainings as scheduledMaintain required certificationsReview, understand and responsible to program policiesProvide trainings as neededQualifications / Competencies :
Master's degree in the field of social work, counseling and / or marriage and family therapy and maintain full licensure, 3-Years