Supervisor, Student Assistance Program
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Supervisor, Student Assistance Program (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT preferred)
Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Salary: Starting at $75,000 annually. Eligible for a bilingual differential per organizational policy.
About the Role
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) is seeking a Supervisor for our Student Assistance Program (SAP). This role provides programmatic and clinical supervision to Student Assistance Counselors (SACs) in assigned schools, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of prevention, assessment, referral, and short-term intervention services. The Supervisor plays a key role in staff development, program fidelity, and school partnerships.What You’ll Do
- Provide programmatic and clinical supervision to SACs, ensuring quality and consistency in prevention and intervention services
- Coach, evaluate, and monitor SAC performance through structured supervision, data reviews, and school feedback
- Support SACs with clinical consultation, crisis intervention, and case review
- Guide staff in using data systems and ensure timely, accurate reporting
- Interview, onboard, and train new SACs; provide mentoring during transitional periods
- Approve timecards and leave requests using the payroll system
- Facilitate professional development and ongoing training for prevention staff
- Uphold the Collective Bargaining Agreement and organizational policies
- Communicate program expectations and reinforce organizational values
- Conduct performance evaluations and support goal-setting and improvement plans
- Monitor compliance through site visits, data dashboards, and administrator input
- Serve as the primary liaison between RISAS and assigned school districts
- Evaluate program impact and support data-driven improvement
- Represent RISAS at statewide committees and coalitions
Other Responsibilities
- Assist in piloting new tools, curricula, and processes
- Provide short-term coverage and on-site support as needed
- Participate in strategic planning and management meetings
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health field; licensure or eligibility (LMHC, LMFT, LCDP, or LICSW)
- At least 7 years of experience providing behavioral health or prevention services, preferably in schools
- Demonstrated expertise in adolescent mental health and substance use prevention
- Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing and evidence-based prevention frameworks
- Strong communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems
- Ability to meet school system background check requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising unionized staff
- Familiarity with Rhode Island’s school-based mental health systems
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Work Environment and Hours
- Full-time exempt position (37.5 hours per week, year-round)
- Requires in-state travel to schools and community sites
- Occasional evening or weekend work for school or community events
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for materials and equipment
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