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Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health
Henry J. Austin Health CenterUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 May 2026
💰 $65,400/yr
About the role
Starting at $65,400
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health the Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health works to ensure the day-to-day operations and monitoring the clinical services provided by the staff of the Behavioral Health department including all areas of service. This position is responsible to supervise the behavioral, mental health and substance use services provided by the department and to identify problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement of the Behavioral Health Department. In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health and Supervisor of Behavioral Health the Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health works to ensure the growth, ongoing development and strategic direction of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health the Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health works to ensure the day-to-day operations and monitoring the clinical services provided by the staff of the Behavioral Health department including all areas of service. This position is responsible to supervise the behavioral, mental health and substance use services provided by the department and to identify problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement of the Behavioral Health Department. In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health and Supervisor of Behavioral Health the Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health works to ensure the growth, ongoing development and strategic direction of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversight of day-to-day operations in the delivery trauma informed and integrated care of behavioral/mental health and substance use services for all populations of the health center.
- Maintain clinical supervision for all staff as indicated and provide direct client services as needed.
- Provide behavioral/mental health and substance use consultation, including the development of Mental Health, Substance Use and Health Education materials to the program staff.
- Evaluate the results of behavioral/mental health and substance use assessments insuring appropriate diagnosing and application for identification of client treatment goals.
- Coach all Behavioral Health staff members as necessary in treatment protocols, diagnostic and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and substance use across the developmental spectrum
- Provide guidance and direction to BH staff on clinical intervention strategies, treatment planning, group therapy dynamics and behavioral health screenings as necessary for excellent service delivery standards.
- Provide supervision and instruction as necessary in agency protocols, assessment methods, customer service, and client de-escalation strategies.
- Work in collaboration with Billing, inter agency departments to develop and implement behavioral/mental health/substance use quality improvement processes as required for providing behavioral health services, and in compliance with all Federal, State, County, and Funder requirements.
- Assess professional capabilities of clinicians, both licensed and unlicensed, to provide behavioral/mental health /substance use assessment and services to Adult, Older Adult, youth and children as directed and provide performance evaluations.
- Working in collaboration with primary care health providers, case management providers, employees or contractors, and outside consultants as needed to ensure high quality integrated care that meets the needs of the client.
- Conduct case conferences with Behavioral Health-Primary Care Mental Health Professionals and other clinical staff monthly.
- Engage in quality assurance processes and meet benchmark set by pay for performance and contract deliverables.
- Attend trainings and workshops as required for professional development or mandated by contract.
- Complete various chart audits for documentation compliance providing guidance to staff based on results, recommend trainings, provide in – service trainings.
- Provide clinical supervision to all interns, volunteers, and administrative staff and BH staff as required to meet licensing standards.
- Provide effective treatment planning and assisting clients in successfully achieving goals.
- Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions. Ensure compliance of all policies and procedures related to crisis/high risk situations.
- Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
- Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
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