Clinical Supervisor – Family Support Services - Advocates

Overview

*Starting rate $78,000*

Advocates is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to provide leadership and clinical guidance to our Family Support Services team! The Clinical Supervisor will support our contracted services with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), including Family Stabilization Services, Parent Aide, Youth Support, and Supervised Visitation. Team members provide services primarily in families’ homes and in other community locations. We support families in navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, complex family systems, and substance use.

The Clinical Supervisor will support staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered services. The Clinical Supervisor will also provide direct services to a small number of families through Family Stabilization Services.

This role is hybrid, with 2-3 days remote. You will be joining a collaborative and energetic environment that incorporates a wide range of programs. Our multidisciplinary providers are invested in continuous learning and clinical excellence. Prior supervisory experience is a plus, but new supervisors are also encouraged to apply!

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual supervision to clinicians and paraprofessional staff.
• Contribute to a welcoming, trauma informed, culturally sensitive environment.
• Facilitate team meetings and trainings.

• Provide direct clinical services to a small number of families, including assessment, treatment planning, and clinical intervention.
• Collaborate with staff members to come up with creative solutions to routine and complex situations.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new clinical staff.
• Provide back-up on call support and guidance as needed during emergencies. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related license-eligible field from an accredited university.
• Current Massachusetts independent licensure of LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LADC I, or ability to obtain independent licensure within one year.
• At least three years of providing clinical services to children and/or families.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Strong computer knowledge and ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document services.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Outstanding reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must have valid driver’s license. Must have access to an operational and insured automobile and be willing to use it to transport members.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.  We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.  We put the individual first.

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