JOB CATEGORY: Mental Health - Community-Based Programs 

TITLE: Community-Based Clinical Supervisor 

STATUS: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Director of Community-Based Services 

REPORTING STAFF: Licensed/Licensed-Eligible Clinicians 

PAY: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Director of Community-Based Services, the Community-Based Clinical Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing clinical care and case management services provided by Community-Based and Wraparound Clinicians to clients in the Community-Based Mental Health programs. These services align with DMH standards and reflect Maryvale’s philosophy and commitment to delivering high-quality care. The Clinical Supervisor oversees licensed and license-eligible clinicians, ensuring compliance with all state and local regulations, providing the necessary guidance and support for quality service delivery, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the agency’s policies, procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The Community-Based Clinical Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the delivery of community-based mental health services and providing individual and group supervision in accordance with regulatory board requirements.

1. Demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to Maryvale’s Mission and Vincentian Core Values as exemplified by the Daughters of Charity.
2. Foster an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment, serving as a role model in upholding the Mission.
3. Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with colleagues, while addressing the needs of the children and families served by Maryvale.
4. Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles when supporting and addressing the needs of children and families.
5. Recognize the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role trauma plays in the lives of clients/residents, utilizing a Trauma-Informed Care approach.
6. Support the healing process by fostering appropriate RICH® (Respect, Information, Connection, and Hope) relationships with those served.
7. Adhere to Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and bodily fluids.
8. Follow OSHA regulations regarding safety and the proper use of equipment and machinery.
9. Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and actively participate in discussions related to departmental or program goals, data collection, and analysis.
10. Provide individual and group clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed clinicians delivering services to children and families, including those in the birth-to-5 population.
11. Review clinical documentation, such as biopsychosocial assessments, progress notes, referrals, and discharge records, to ensure compliance with Maryvale and Los Angeles DMH standards.
12. Collaborate with the Director of Community-Based Services, the Director of Quality Improvement, and the CBS QI Support Specialist to track and review DMH contract-required documentation, including ongoing chart reviews, paperwork tracking, quarterly Peer Clinical Reviews, and chart audit preparation.
13. Ensure clinicians consistently meet or exceed assigned service percentage expectations and submit documentation within established timeframes.
14. Monitor and track service percentages for direct reports, providing weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Community-Based Services.
15. Oversee the provision of trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally sensitive therapy and case management services by clinicians, whether delivered in-home, community-based settings, via telehealth, or at the agency’s clinic.
16. Ensure fidelity to evidence-based practices, including Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as appropriate.
17. Conduct regular meetings with direct reports to evaluate treatment effectiveness and provide the support and training needed to meet the clinical needs of community-based clients.
18. Arrange in-service training opportunities for direct reports to meet Maryvale’s clinical needs and fulfill continuing education and professional development requirements for clinicians.
19. Complete thorough and timely performance evaluations for all assigned associates.
20. Ensure the accurate recording and timely submission of direct reports’ timecards each pay period.
21. Coordinate psychiatric and psychological services for community-based clients in collaboration with the Director of Community-Based Services.
22. Collaborate with external professionals, including school personnel, community partners, DCFS, DMH, Probation, attorneys, and others, to address the needs of clients and families.
23. Participate in internal and external multidisciplinary case review meetings.
24. Attend internal and external mental health meetings, including ACHSA, QA/QI, SA 3, Countywide QIC, Children’s Providers, and DMH meetings, as well as in-service training and weekly supervision.
25. Review and approve time-off requests for direct reports, ensuring coverage plans are in place before approval.
26. Ensure effective and appropriate Safety Plans are developed and maintained for clients.
27. Collaborate with the Director of Community-Based Services to manage, address, and document Risk Prevention Management events impacting community-based clients.
28. Carry a small caseload, as needed, to meet program requirements.
29. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold and maintain a current license as an LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT; 2 years of post-licensure experience is highly preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide supervision in compliance with BBS requirements is highly preferred.
3. Obtain and maintain certification in the CANS assessment tool.
4. Training and certification in MAP, Triple P, and/or TF-CBT are highly preferred.
5. Proven experience delivering infant, child, adolescent, and community-based mental health services.
6. Spanish-speaking ability is highly preferred.
7. Strong quality assurance experience with DMH documentation and standards is highly preferred.
8. Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and criminal and OIG background clearance.
9. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.
10. Extensive experience and commitment to a trauma-informed approach and community mental health model.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide training to direct reports.
12. Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS

1. Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program.
2. Be available for evening and weekend hours, including late-night clinic coverage as required.
3. Provide 24-hour on-call crisis support and consultation for the assigned team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands outlined below represent those required for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the associate is frequently required to walk, use hands to handle or manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and communicate effectively by talking or hearing. The role often involves standing, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
2. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. The associate may occasionally be required to operate a motor vehicle.
4. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

JOB CATEGORY: Early Childhood Education 

TITLE: Preschool Associate Teacher 

PAY RATE: $21.60/ hr and $1000 sign on bonus 

REPORTS TO: ECE Administrator 

REPORTING STAFF: Teacher’s Aide  

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direct supervision of the ECE Administrator, Associate Teachers (AT) are responsible for providing a warm, caring, calm, orderly, safe and healthy early learning environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Early Education program. ATs may be assigned to work in a classroom with children birth through 12 years or as a support teacher across all age groups. ATs are required to provide high quality care, supervision and educational experiences to all children. ATs are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Teacher’s Aides, as assigned to their classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity.
2. Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
3. Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
4. Follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
5. Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents.
6. Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH® (Respect, Information, Connection and Hope) relationships with those served.
7. Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.
8. Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and participate in discussion regarding department or program goals, data collection and/or analysis.
2. Plan and organize engaging activities to ensure a safe, engaging, and positive early learning environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
3. Arrange and create a developmentally appropriate learning environment in accordance with program goals and Maryvale’s philosophy that is compliant with ERS at a level 5 rating or higher.
4. Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse daily activities for the children in accordance with Creative Curriculum. Where applicable, planning and implementation of activities is to be a collaborative effort amongst the teaching team.
5. Provide virtual learning opportunities daily through various methods to maintain the developmental progress of currently enrolled children. These methods should include but are not limited to: email, online learning platforms, and video. Maryvale will post videos online via social media platforms managed by the agency and via the agency website. Maryvale owns and maintains all rights for educational content created for the purposes of educating children and families or advertising our Early Education Programs. Content may continue to be posted after an Associate ends their employment with Maryvale.
6. Ensure that children assigned to his/her care are visually supervised at all times, in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure and Title 22 regulations.
7. Ensure that health and safety standards and procedures are effectively executed including but not limited to: daily sanitation, diaper changing, record keeping/daily reports, safe sleep, safety checklists, adherence to allergy lists and food program documentation at point of service.
8. Meet with parents for conferences at 60 days, and every 6 months thereafter for review of DRDP and periodically as needed. Ensure that family inquiries are responded to professionally and in a timely manner.
9. Communicate with families in accordance with the Maryvale communication policy including but not limited to face to face, via email, video conference and telephone to monitor, inform and support families.
10. Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. Upload said professional development into the Workforce Registry as trainings/coursework are completed.
11. Attend and actively contribute to: in-services training, staff meetings, discussion groups.
12. Maintain a current Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher. ATs must hold a current permit to be eligible for their role, and will be demoted, suspended or dismissed if their permit is not maintained. Associate Teacher permits are only renewable one time, and require an additional 15 units of coursework towards a Teacher permit.
13. Maintain regular records on children e.g. daily reports home, anecdotals, behavior logs, DRDPs.
14. Communicate immediately with supervisor and/or Director regarding concerns or questions.
15. Communicate with the appropriate EEC Administrator and/or VP of ECE immediately regarding any issues regarding program or child safety – Maryvale teachers are mandated reporters.
16. Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship and training of Teacher’s Aides as assigned to the classroom, and provide regular feedback to the ECE administrative team regarding the job performance of said Teacher’s Aides.
17. Work in cooperation with fellow Associates to strive for team cohesiveness.
18. Exhibit compassionate service, utilizing patience and empathy.
19. Maintain confidentiality including but not limited to sharing with parents/guardians any personal information regarding children other than their own.
20. Use common sense and good judgement to act in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure. Problem solve and make sound judgments in all areas affecting the care and supervision of the children entrusted to the care of the program.
21. When necessary, call for assistance and respond to emergency situations accordingly. In an emergency staff are to remain on campus until all children have left the premises OR they have been specifically authorized by the Center Director or VP of ECE to leave the premises.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Immunizations.
2. Active Fingerprint Clearance.
3. Child Development permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) at the Associate teacher or higher level. Permits must be kept current, and cannot be allowed to lapse or expire.
4. Associate Teachers are responsible for maintaining a professional development plan, which includes setting professional growth goals, maintaining 21 hours of professional development annually, and renewing/upgrading their permit with the CTC 3-6 months prior to expiration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The Associate is often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
2. The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. Associate may occasionally be required to drive a motor vehicle.
4. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.