Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor - Youth and Family Intake
Location: St. Louis, MO 

Department: Youth Community Services

Employment Type: Full Time 
Shift: Monday - Friday

 

Job Summary

Places for People is seeking a licensed clinician to be the Clinical Supervisor of the Youth and Family Services Intake Team. Primary responsibilities include completing behavioral health and psychosocial assessments with youth under 18 years of age, determining diagnoses as indicated and appropriate, and helping to connect children and youth to the most appropriate level of care and evidence-based practice to match family strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. 

 

The Clinical Supervisor also leads a professional team to provide initial behavioral health screenings, outreach, and enrollment into services that are welcoming, trauma-informed, and promotes access to services for youth and caregivers. Excellent assessment skills required including consideration of co-occurring developmental disabilities and substance use. Candidates must have a history of effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and value partnerships with other community members to promote the well-being of children and families.

 

This position offers…

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

 

 Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical supervision and administrative oversight for Intake and Outreach Specialists and Youth Behavioral Health LiaisonsCollaboratively identify strengths, treatment needs, preferences, and the existing supports of youth and caregiversUse standardized measures to assess youth functioning including mental health, physical health, substance use, employment, housing, and skills in areas such as socialization, problem solving, coping, money management, and time management.Develop a diagnostic impression through face-to-face clinical interviews with youth and caregivers, use of standardized assessments and screening tools, and review of records shared by the caregivers.Supervise the completion of all required admission screenings and enrollment processes.Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with the diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders for children, adolescents, and young adults.Complete a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial treatment plan with youth and caregivers based on initial impressions and persons stated priorities.  Facilitate successful transition of care from Intake to receiving programs/teams.Coordinate correspondence with other agencies to facilitate access to care.Consult with supervisor and the Quality Assurance Committee in the development, implementation and evaluation of peer review and other quality assurance activities and procedures.Maintain quality assurance records and files according to agency certification and accreditation requirements.Monitor clinical documentation to ensure completeness and timeliness of records, and compliance with standards of care and requirements of accrediting/funding entities.

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Supervisory Requirements:

Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members.Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals.Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individualChampion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.
 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

· Master's degree or licensed professional with experience engaging and assessing children, adolescents, and young adults.
· Unrestricted Missouri State license as a Psychologist, LCSW, or LPC

 

Additional Qualifications:

· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check

 

Physical Requirements:

· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. 
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Places for People is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.