Clinician​/Supervisor - CORE

Job Code: 2026-SPECIALI-056

Location:

Milwaukee

Department:
Specialized Service Programs

FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

Lead & Develop a CORE Team

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to CORE staff.
• Hold weekly team meetings and individual supervision sessions.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team culture.
• Monitor staff productivity, performance, and compliance with program requirements.

Provide Meaningful Clinical Care

• Provide direct clinical services to youth and young adults in their homes, communities, and office settings.
• Usea strengths-based, person-centered, culturally responsive, and recovery-focused approach.
• Support individuals experiencing complex mental health and co-occurring needs.
• Respond effectively and calmly to crisis situations.
• Ensure treatment approaches are consistent with evidence-based practices.
• Participate in CORE clinical consultations with the designated CORE Mental Health Professional and Milwaukee County clinical representative.

Ensure Quality & Compliance

• Review and approve clinical documentation for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in AvatarNX.
• Complete and/or oversee provider notes, Community Treatment Plans, Crisis Plans, SAFE-Ts, Incident Reports, and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Support successful completion of DHS 36 audits, productivity requirements, programme evaluations, and employee evaluations.

Build Strong Community Partnerships

You’ll serve as an important link between the CORE team and community partners, developing strong working relationships with organizations and professionals including:

• Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services
• Children & Youth Family Services
• Milwaukee County Crisis Services
• Community providers and other system partners

You’ll help ensure that everyone involved in an’individual's care is working toward coordinated, meaningful outcomes.

Job Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a clinician and leader who brings compassion, confidence, clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to the people we serve.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Wisconsin licensure as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth or young adults with mental health and co-occurring needs.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and insurance meeting agency requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including references, background check, drug screening, and driver’s license check.

Preferred

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in community-based behavioral health services.
• Experience with crisis intervention, care coordination, or intensive community-based services.
• Familiarity with AvatarNX and Milwaukee County behavioral health systems.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

A Strong Leader You can support, coach, and hold staff accountable while creating an environment where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work.

A Skilled Clinician You bring sound clinical judgment and understand how to work effectively with youth and young adults experiencing complex behavioral health needs.

Calm Under Pressure You can remain grounded, professional, and solution-focused when situations become challenging or unpredictable.

Highly Organized You can balance supervision, direct clinical care,…