Supervisor-Extended Day- Middletown

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives.  Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Supervisor oversees the daily activities of the Extended Day program, including clinical supervision of staff and case managers, and carries a reduced caseload. The Clinical Supervisor provides leadership, motivation and support to staff, manages the referrals, admission and discharge process for the program, and ensures the integrity of the program model.

Salary: $69,000

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or other human services related field plus at least 2 years post graduate experience is required.

Valid Connecticut Driver’s License. Must possess or obtain and maintain a Public Passenger “A” Endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions

Credential(s) Required: Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist license required.

LOCATION

Middletown, CT

SCHEDULE

Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

- For Good Health

- Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution

- Wellness Programs

- Free annual flu shots

- For a Secure Future

- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

- For Retirement

- 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions for eligible employees

- For Career Advancement

- Education Reimbursement Program

- Training and development opportunities

- For Work Life Balance

- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling

- Employee discounts at local spa and on cell phone services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clinical oversight and leadership to programs within the department by implementing, promoting, and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention, intervention, and treatment.

Provides consistent supervision and crisis support to staff.

Ensures a structured and safe clinical milieu environment; utilizing a team approach with specified evidence based practices.

Works with Director/Associate Director to develop, monitor, and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program goals.

Interfaces and collaborates with funders and other community providers to provide positive system development for youth and families, and to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.

Ensures program compliance with accurate and timely weekly, monthly and/or quarterly data collection and submission requirements.

Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific approaches. 

Creates and implements program development initiatives in collaboration with Associate Director.

Ensures that staff provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Provides regularly scheduled supervision to clinicians, case managers, or other program staff as assigned consistent with the program model.

Provides oversight of smooth operation of the therapeutic milieu.

Maintains required Connecticut state licenses, certifications, attends required clinical training seminars, and assists with arranging and monitoring the staff training schedule to ensure that training needs are being met.

Provides coverage for staff responsibilities and 24 hour clinical and program on-call coverage in accordance with departmental program practices.

Carries a clinical caseload when needed or appropriate, submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, and participates in and promotes quality improvement and outcome measurement activities.

Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.

Oversees the orientation of new staff.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Demonstrates leadership by reinforcing positive behavior and promoting recognition through the use of effective employee evaluations, employee appreciation, effective hiring practices, and accountability.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.