CCBHC Community Support Team; CST Clinical Supervisor

CCBHC Community Support Team (CST) Clinical Supervisor

We are currently looking to fill a Community Support Team (CST) Clinical Supervisor role at our Merrionette Park Office.

Salary:
The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $78,000-$90,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Sign‑on Bonus: $2,500 for first‑time employees with MFS ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).

• Clinical Oversight:
  Reviews and authorizes IM+CANS assessments and treatment plans, ensuring medical necessity and compliance with Medicaid, CST requirements, and CCBHC standards.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of services. Keeps abreast of client service needs and participates in planning for them.
• Promotes an integrated, whole‑person approach to care that addresses clients' behavioral health, physical health, and safety needs.
• Services are grounded in evidence‑based practices.
• Staff Supervision:
  Cultivates a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Leads daily team huddles and weekly meetings to facilitate communication and ensure coordinated care.
• Provides and documents direct clinical supervision to team members, including those seeking professional licensure.
• Responsible for all personnel matters within team including hiring, assigning, and staffing. Identifies managers and leadership potential of program staff.
• Provides weekly individual and group supervision; tracks licensure hours for associate‑level clinicians (LPC/LSW).
• Case Consultation:
  Serves as a primary thought partner for complex cases, crisis response, and mandated reporting decisions.
• Provides on‑call clinical consultation for mobile crisis responses and stabilization efforts.
• Program Coordination:
  Monitors team caseloads and ensures appropriate staff‑to‑client ratios. Assists with scheduling to ensure client needs are met daily. Manages daily operations, including scheduling, performance metrics, and service integration.
• Ensures appropriate integration of multi‑service, multi‑disciplinary, and systems approaches.
• Program Planning & Budgeting:
  Participates in developing the unit’s annual and long‑range plans and recommends program budgets to management.
• Client Care & Clinical Services:
  Provides direct services each week, including mental health rehabilitative services, therapy (individual, group, and/or family), and crisis intervention as needed.
• Conducts person‑centered assessments and develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and team members.
• Diagnoses and treats behavioral health conditions using evidence‑based practices.
• Identifies and responds to changes in client needs, including decompensation or risk of hospitalization, and adjusts levels of care accordingly.
• Coordinates care with family members, internal providers (medical, dental, SA/DV), and external partners such as schools, DCFS, hospitals, and community organizations.
• Delivers services in the home, community settings, and virtually, as appropriate.
• Responds to client and family needs outside of scheduled sessions, including during crises.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensures fidelity to evidence‑based models and compliance with documentation standards, billing requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Completes and reviews clinical documentation (i.e., IM+CANS, progress notes) to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Audits clinical documentation to ensure it meets medical necessity and "Golden Thread" standards for CCBHC auditing.
• Community Engagement:
  Develops and maintains partnerships with local providers and community groups to facilitate client referrals and linkages.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated superior skills with families or communities.
• Demonstrated competence in consultation, teaching, and writing.
• Ability to work in the community with assigned caseload.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related…