Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Take on a meaningful leadership role where you ensure high-quality services are delivered to clients and patients while guiding and supporting a dedicated team. As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide clinical oversight, plan and organize care, and direct daily operational activities in a program serving individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This role is ideal for a compassionate leader who values collaboration, mentoring, and improving service delivery to make a lasting impact on clients and the community. You will oversee treatment planning, coordinate care, monitor compliance with regulatory standards, and support your team in professional growth and high-quality client outcomes.

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:
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies and external partners.
· Participate in selecting off-site resources for services not provided by the program and keep other agencies informed about available organizational services.
· Conduct monthly and quarterly record reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; monitor and follow up on deficiencies.
· Facilitate weekly clinical case staffing, team meetings, and diagnostic disposition meetings; implement recommendations from committees and client feedback to maintain service quality.
· Maintain required client contact hours, including intakes, individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
· Review and complete written reports to referral sources in a timely manner.
· Integrate clinical, community support, and physical healthcare services while leading the team.
· Provide oversight for service delivery by monitoring team member direct service hours and ensuring clinical appropriateness, frequency, and intensity of services.
· Monitor progress notes for accuracy and completeness; maintain necessary documentation.
· Develop evolving program schedules that meet client needs while respecting client rights.
· Coordinate and collaborate with external agencies to provide comprehensive care to clients and families.
· Monitor program budgets, review service delivery plans, and assist in quarterly fiscal projections.
· Provide uninterrupted coverage in accordance with licensing standards by managing staff schedules and approving time off requests.
· Complete team member evaluations, provide clinical supervision, identify performance strengths and weaknesses, and conduct corrective coaching as needed.
· Ensure staff orientation, in-service training, and continuing education requirements are met.
· Monitor policy and procedure implementation and recommend improvements as needed.
· Respond to crisis situations and ensure incident reporting compliance.
· Develop and implement quality measurement systems to promote continuous improvement.
· Oversee environmental conditions, including safety, cleanliness, vehicles, and food coordination.
· Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team members.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least three (3) years of professional experience in substance use disorder treatment and one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR
· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least four (4) years of professional experience in substance use disorder treatment and two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR
· Qualified Addiction Professional certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. or applicable State Board with four (4) years of professional experience in substance use disorder treatment and three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR
· Licensed counselor, psychologist, or physician in Missouri with at least one (1) year of professional experience in substance use disorder treatment and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR
· A qualified mental health professional meeting one of the following criteria: Physician licensed to practice medicine/osteopathy with mental health training, licensed psychologist with mental health specialization, licensed professional counselor with mental health specialization, or clinical social worker with a Master’s degree and at least one (1) year of supervised experience.

Additional Qualifications:
· Must maintain all licenses and certifications required to perform counseling duties.
· First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of employment and upon renewal.
· Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class.
· Completion of required trainings including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
· Achievement of thirty-six (36) hours of training within two years as required.
· Growth and Development and Privileging and Credentialing forms completed within thirty (30) days of employment (CPRC only).
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
· Ability to respond to crisis situations and provide guidance to staff.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated supervisory aptitude.

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 all team members, as appropriate, to achieve goals.
· Effectively communicate changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.
· Handle difficult team member situations directly, using discretion and HR guidance.
· Champion change and manage implementation of new ideas.
· Reinforce a team approach and support input from team members at all levels.

Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing or writing. Sedentary work involves primarily sitting, with occasional walking or standing.

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.

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