A licensed clinical supervisor oversees and supports therapists’ development in the practice. This role involves ensuring quality care, providing guidance, and fostering professional clinical development among staff.   Supervision is not just a legal requirement for licensure. Therapy supervision is a valuable relationship that can improve a therapist’s long-term skills. Good supervisors are mentors, encouragers, and educators all rolled into one. Email to Mary Valas at mvalas@sfunit.com with inquiries. 

Responsibilities include:

Clinical Oversight

• Review and discuss client cases and treatment plans

• Monitoring legal and ethical issues and ensure compliance with standards.
• Providing formal evaluations and documentation
• Review and approve periodic and monthly progress reports and soap notes
• Counsel individuals and group therapy
• Participate in case conferences

Supervision and Training

• Conduct regular weekly supervision sessions with therapists.
• Provide training and guidance with therapeutic techniques and interventions.
• Offering emotional support and preventing burnout
• Helping supervisees navigate licensure requirements

Quality Improvement

• Monitor client outcomes and satisfaction.
• Implement policies to enhance service delivery.
• Evaluate clients to determine their needs and the appropriate support options

Other

• Refer clients to community resources to help their specific situations
• Collaborate with other care providers to coordinate services
• Collaborate with criminal justice agencies, community organizations, and other service providers to coordinate and ensure the delivery of effective services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Stay informed of current developments in the field of forensic clinical work and attend training and continuing education opportunities to maintain professional competency

Qualifications:

• Master's or doctoral degree in mental health (psychology, counseling, social work, or similar disciplines) from an accredited institution
• Licensed as a LCPC, LCSW, or clinical psychologist in the state in Illinois (required)
• Licensed as LSOTP (preferred)
• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role and five years as a mental health professional
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, forensic mental health, and substance abuse treatment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with staff and clients
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Organizational and case management skills
• Ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team
• Commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations