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Clinical Supervisor, LCSW | Behavioral Health & Community Health
Location: New York City, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Behavioral Health | Mental Health | Integrated Community Healthcare
Lead with Purpose. Develop Clinicians. Transform Lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned clinician who finds fulfillment not only in providing exceptional patient care but also in mentoring, coaching, and developing other clinicians to reach their fullest potential. If you're a natural leader who enjoys sharing your expertise, empowering others, and helping build strong clinical teams while making a meaningful impact in underserved communities, this opportunity could be an ideal next step in your career. You'll be part of an integrated healthcare environment where behavioral health and primary care professionals collaborate to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive services to individuals facing complex medical, psychological, and socioeconomic challenges. Why This Opportunity Stands OutLead & Inspire: Help shape the professional growth of psychotherapists through hands-on clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing development. Mission-Driven Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who face significant barriers to accessing quality mental healthcare. Clinical & Leadership Balance: Enjoy a hybrid clinical and administrative position that allows you to maintain direct patient relationships while expanding your leadership responsibilities. Integrated Community Healthcare: Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals in an outpatient mental health clinic operating alongside comprehensive primary care services. Diverse & Underserved Populations: Support individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, HIV/STIs, chronic medical conditions, and barriers to accessing affirming healthcare. Inclusive, Affirming Care: Contribute to a welcoming clinical environment committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, gender-affirming care, health equity, and culturally responsive treatment. Professional Influence: Partner with clinical leadership to strengthen care delivery, support team performance, and promote clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership, Supervision & Mentorship: Provide ongoing clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development to assigned psychotherapists. Facilitate individual and group supervision sessions, supporting clinical growth, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Mentor clinicians in managing complex behavioral health presentations and navigating challenges associated with high-risk and vulnerable patient populations. Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that encourages continuous learning, accountability, professional confidence, and clinical excellence. Serve as a trusted clinical resource, offering guidance on therapeutic approaches, ethical considerations, patient engagement, and documentation practices. Partner with clinical leadership to support quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and effective clinical operations. Facilitate multidisciplinary case conferences, particularly for complex cases, high-risk patients, and critical incidents.
Integrated Care & Clinical Operations: Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care providers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Support the integration of behavioral health services within a community-based healthcare setting. Participate in clinical meetings, staff trainings, case reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Assist clinical leadership with regulatory documentation, incident reporting, and compliance activities associated with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) requirements. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, and regulatory standards. Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA and electronic health record security requirements.
Qualifications Required: Active New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential. Minimum of two years of experience providing psychotherapy and clinical supervision. Previous psychotherapy experience within an Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic or a comparable outpatient behavioral health setting. Demonstrated experience serving individuals affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic homelessness, HIV/AIDS, or other complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Strong working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).Excellent clinical judgment, interpersonal communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Ability to effectively mentor clinicians, facilitate clinical discussions, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Strong commitment to health equity, patient advocacy, and compassionate, culturally responsive care.

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Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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