Clinical Supervisor (Psychologist)

Position Title: Clinical Supervisor Department: Reports To: Program Director / Clinical Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising counselors and case managers involved in direct patient care. Provide direct service, including individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). Reports to the Program Director for administrative activities, and to the Clinical Director for clinical matters, unless the immediate supervisor is a licensed mental health professional.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Life Insurance • Paid Holidays • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Paid Vacation Time • Sick Time • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Competitive wages • Stability and career advancement • Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

Clinical Responsibilities shall include:

• Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required • Mental status examinations • Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient's history, signs and symptoms • Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered • Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed • Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations • Treatment planning • Participation in medical record reviews • Utilization review activities, as required • Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues • Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration

Supervision/Training shall include:

• Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate, including interns • Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, as required • In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required

Administration shall include:

• Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested • Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision • Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC • Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director, Program Director and/or Administration

EDUCATION

Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or social science. Licensed by the California Board of Psychology as a Psychologist.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis. Prior supervisory experience.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday 12:00-8:30 PM Friday 11:30-8:00 PM