Clinical Supervisor

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. The Clinical Supervisor provides supervision to counseling staff, provides counseling services to both youth and adult clients, carries out agency policies, remains professionally current, and represents the agency to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop individualized training plans and expectations in coordination with program participants and reflective of the goals of educational institutions;
• Monitor training plan accomplishments and work with prospective and current workforce placement participants to ensure personal professional goals are being met as well as institution of higher education’s requirements;
• Complete the initial assessment for clients that will be assigned to the intern.
• Develop and maintain relationships and agreements for workforce training placements in coordination with institutions of higher education and other community jobs training programs;
• Coordinate with agency executive and management teams to identify capacity for providing workforce training placements and quality of educational experience
• Provide for or provide certified professional supervision to program participants
• Ensure program activities are in accordance with state, federal and union labor regulations and agreements
• Represent the agency and executive team to external partners on workforce development policies and needs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or other related field is required.
• Two years of advanced, postgraduate training in at least one theoretical/practical treatment approach and experience with program management and program development are also required.
• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in the State of Oregon, Clinical Supervision Certification, and QMHP are required.
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Adheres to and applies established operational processes in a timely, appropriate way
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, institutions of higher education and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

The perks:

We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, pharmaceutical and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked).  Up to 2  weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you.  Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided. Staff eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.