Overview

Job Title: Intensive Foster Care Clinical Supervisor 

Department: Foster Care Program

Reports to: Director of Intensive Foster Care Services

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: Salary / Exempt

Job Summary: The Intensive Foster Care (IFC) Clinical Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans, collecting data, and providing behavioral interventions for intensive mental health and behavioral services. The IFC Clinical Supervisor assists the Director of Intensive Foster Care Services with oversight of clinicians and staff within IFCS and is responsible for maintaining and reviewing clinical documentation for all services provided. In collaboration with the Director, the IFC Clinical Supervisor co-leads a multidisciplinary team supporting high-acuity youth in out-of-home placements and co-leads the IFC Crisis Response Team, providing crisis interventions to IFC youth and families as needed. Additionally, the IFC Clinical Supervisor ensures that IFC providers and services comply with the current IFC Service Standard as outlined by DCS.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
• Must be willing to be trained and certified in Family Functional Therapy (FFT).
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Completes intake assessment for all new IFC referrals.
• Provides client specific training to the team and caregivers.
• Ensures Intensive Foster Care staff are prepared to support the youth and family.
• Uses Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train, model, observe, etc.
• Remains available and approachable to Intensive Foster Care Team for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior interventions.
• Provides direct clinical oversight to assigned caseload of clients.
• Regularly reviews client data and graphs in order to make swift decisions and ensure client success is being made.
• Completes individual treatment plans and behavior intervention plans using the principles of ABA and/or principles of FFT.
• Updates each assigned client’s plan of care goals at a minimum of every 6 months.
• Remains knowledgeable of each assigned client’s plan of care and its progress and adjusts plan of care when sufficient progress has been made or a lack of progress is seen.
• Completes relevant assessment tool on assigned clients.
• Selects a clinically appropriate assessment and/or curriculum for each assigned client.
• Conducts Practical Functional Assessments as needed.
• Collects baseline data for an appropriate minimum before determining a function or definition of behavior.
• Ensures the Agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices, and service delivery.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances by following purchase request procedures.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Remains knowledgeable of available evidence-based assessments.
• Continually collects and reviews data to determine and confirm the function of maladaptive behavior.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined by the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required. Full licensure preferred (LMHC or LCSW). Will consider license eligible candidates based on experience (LMHCA, LSW).

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ previous experience with autism spectrum disorders preferred.

Equipment Familiarity: Familiarity with DSM V diagnostic criteria, and mental health symptom screening. Experience with Microsoft Excel. Ability to read and interpret psychological evaluations.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Must be license eligible for one of the following: LSW, LMHCA, LCSW, or LMHC. Full-licensure preferred.
• Must participate in Family Functional Therapy (FFT) certification.
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.  
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required. 

Abilities:

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibits a positive and energetic demeanor and attitude consistent with the Damar philosophy and approach to client care.
• Ability to physically manage when necessary, including ability to assist in lifting, maneuvering, and physically supporting individuals up to 200 pounds; ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, for long periods of time. May also be required to stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, run, kneel, and have full dexterity and agility.