Clinical Supervisor at Community Resources for Justice

Shirley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Collaboration, Behavior Modification, Crisis Management, Training Development, Data Analysis, Therapy, Positive Behavior Supports, Time Management, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation, Support Planning, Medication Management, Social Skills Development, Emotional Regulation, Supervision

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Summary: The Clinical Supervisor serves as a member of the Community Strategies of MA (CSMA) Clinical Department, working collaboratively with the CSMA Operations teams, to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, varying mental health diagnoses, and behavioral challenges. The Clinical Supervisor is dedicated to addressing the unique behavioral and mental health needs of the individuals living in CSMA residential and/or shared living placements. They are responsible for the development and delivery of clinical services using the principles of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). The Clinical Supervisor collaborates with members of the CSMA team to identify challenges within the environment, create support plans to increase positive behaviors and social skills to promote overall independence, and provide training and modeling to direct care staff. The Clinical Supervisor supervises assigned Clinician(s) and participates in the intake process for individuals referred to CSMA programs. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned Clinician(s) and their clinical work, providing constructive feedback, overseeing quality and timeliness of submissions, approving documentation as needed; Conduct professional evaluations of supervised Clinician(s). Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Actively participate as a dynamic member of a support team to plan, develop and implement services. Develop and maintain, in collaboration with members of the support team, effective individualized Positive Behavior Supports Plans based on the principles of PBS. Develop and maintain Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans and Medication Augmentation procedures based on medication documentation, symptom data and consultation with psychiatric providers. Maintain current approvals of Positive Behavior Support plans and other clinical documentation by necessary committees and team members. Effectively communicate with families, guardians, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Mental Health, and other agencies and providers concerning clinical concerns and progress of individuals served. Provide consultation for crisis management and emergency implementation of procedures on an on-call basis. Conduct engaging training for residential supervisors, shared living providers, and direct care staff to help develop their knowledge of clinical and programmatic procedures and effectively support the individuals we serve. Develop accurate data tracking metrics and analyze collected data to measure the effects of behavior modification procedures and to inform goals of treatment. Develop and implement effective procedures to teach social skills and emotional regulation skills for individuals and groups. Provide individual and group therapy as needed, and document progress. Document communication with individuals and teams. Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external meetings; provide current clinical updates and progress, contribute approaches and procedures to effectively support individuals and teams. Meetings include but are not limited to Clinical Department, PBS Leadership, program staff meetings, ISPs, Risk meetings, team meetings, referral/intake meetings, and DDS Area Office Updates. In collaboration with the Clinical Director and Operations team, engage in the referral and intake of individuals, assess support and treatment needs, and develop individualized Support Plans for new intakes. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills Effective, collaborative, and dynamic participation in service delivery teams Develops innovative solutions to unique clinical needs of population served. Develops strong relationships with stakeholders. Ability to independently manage time and schedule. Ability to prioritize casework based on the needs of supported individuals/programs. Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree required. LCSW/LICSW, BCBA/LABA, LMHC or another applicable license required Preferred Education and Experience: Relevant experience in the field of human services required; experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, or behavioral challenges preferred. Experience designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviors preferred. Understanding of Positive Behavior Supports preferred. Supervisory experience preferred Travel requirements: Heavy Travel - once or more per week Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs. #INDMA2 About Us Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice. CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Supervisor develops and delivers clinical services to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They collaborate with the CSMA team to create support plans and provide training to direct care staff.