Clinical Supervisor

*Must be licensed in the State Of Maryland*

Position Summary

My Empowering Impact is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Clinical Supervisor / Therapist. The Clinical Supervisor supports the Clinical Director and Management Team in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and compliant clinical services while maintaining a small, manageable active caseload.

The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical oversight and supervision to assigned clinicians and interns, supports the agency’s internship/field education program, conducts intakes, monitors clinical documentation and service quality, and ensures appropriate supports are in place for clients, interns, and clinical staff.

This position works collaboratively with the Clinical Director, Agency Coordinator, and Management Team to support intern development, clinical staff performance, agency compliance, and effective clinical workflows. The Clinical Supervisor is expected to take an active role in supervision, training, evaluation, case consultation, and professional development.

Clinical Supervision & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to assigned clinical staff and interns.
• Facilitate individual and/or group supervision as assigned and ensure supervision is completed consistently and appropriately documented.
• Provide case consultation regarding complex cases, clinical decision-making, treatment planning, ethical concerns, professional boundaries, and crisis situations.
• Monitor clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, timeliness, medical necessity, and compliance with agency standards.
• Assist in coordinating clinical workflows, staff communication, and day-to-day clinical operations.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case staffing, supervision meetings, and program improvement initiatives.
• Communicate clinical expectations, policy updates, documentation requirements, and areas of concern to assigned staff.
• Identify clinical performance or documentation concerns and provide appropriate coaching, feedback, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Management Team regarding clinical quality, staff performance, client concerns, and program needs.
• Promote ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, professional development, and adherence to applicable agency and professional standards.

Intern Supervision & Field Education Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary clinical/field supervisor for assigned clinical and generalist interns, as applicable to the intern’s educational program and placement requirements.
• Provide scheduled individual and/or group supervision and ensure required supervision is completed and documented.
• Provide interns with clinical guidance regarding client interactions, assessments, treatment planning, documentation, professional boundaries, ethics, crisis situations, and clinical decision-making.
• Review intern clinical documentation and client-related work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Agency Coordinator regarding intern assignments, caseload readiness, attendance, supervision needs, performance concerns, and overall progress.
• Assist in determining when interns are prepared to progress from observation and shadowing to increased responsibilities based on demonstrated competency.
• Participate in intern orientation and provide training regarding clinical expectations, documentation standards, confidentiality, ethics, professional conduct, and agency clinical procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with interns regarding expectations, strengths, areas for improvement, learning goals, and professional development.
• Complete required field education evaluations, learning agreements, supervision documentation, and university/college forms within established deadlines.
• Communicate with university field liaisons or faculty, when appropriate, regarding intern progress, placement requirements, performance concerns, or additional support needs.
• Address intern performance, professionalism, ethical, or clinical concerns promptly and collaborate with agency management on appropriate improvement plans when needed.
• Support interns in connecting classroom learning, clinical theory, and evidence-informed practices to their work within the agency.
• Facilitate case consultation and discussions involving challenging cases, ethical considerations, cultural responsiveness, clinical skills, and professional development.
• Ensure interns receive appropriate learning opportunities consistent with their educational level, school requirements, competency, and permitted scope of practice.
• Maintain appropriate professional and supervisory boundaries and ensure interns practice within their level of competency and assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in the continued development and improvement of the agency’s internship and field education program.

Therapist & Client Care Responsibilities:

• Conduct client interviews, assessments, and intakes to identify presenting concerns, needs, strengths, barriers, and appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment goals in collaboration with clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions and techniques.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy as assigned and appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, and other required clinical documentation within established timeframes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with internal providers, external providers, families, and community supports as clinically appropriate and authorized.
• Refer clients to appropriate community services, resources, or higher levels of care when needed.
• Maintain a small, manageable caseload while fulfilling supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
• Utilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR), technology systems, and other required platforms appropriately.

Professional Expectations:

• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Maintain professional helping relationships with clients, staff, interns, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate empathy, social perceptiveness, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to assess complex situations.
• Effectively work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and populations.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct in accordance with applicable licensing-board requirements and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency privacy requirements.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, responsiveness, and appropriate follow-through.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, supervision, and professional development activities.
• Utilize feedback appropriately and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Submit to required background checks and other employment screening requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland License (Preferred)
• LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770