Clinical Supervisor (QMHP) in Behavioral Health & Homeless Assistance

Clinical Supervisor (QMHP) in Behavioral Health & Homeless Assistance Position Overview

The Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office (CTSO) employs a Clinical Supervisor (QMHP) in Behavioral Health & Homeless Assistance who provides vital clinical direction, case consultation,and operational oversight across the Township’s programs. About 60% of the position is dedicated toclinical oversight of the Township’s new peer-led Living Room Program (LRP), and 40% provides clinical oversight and social work coaching to the Bridge to Home (homeless services) and CARES (rapidassistance) teams.

Cunningham Township is a public office providing assistance for residents facing housing insecurity andhomelessness, unemployment, disability, and food insecurity. Our diverse team is dedicated toadvocating for and with our neighbors in need, guided by the principles of social justice, equity,cooperation, and love. The QMHP ensures high-quality, trauma-informed social service provision through leadership that empowers and learns from participants, staff, and community partners

• Provide immediate clinical backup, consultation, and required diagnostic oversight for thepeer-led Living Room Program in strict compliance with Illinois Administrative Code Rule 132/140guidelines.
• Conduct mental health assessments (MHA) and crisis de-escalation when clinically indicated,ensuring a welcoming, low-stimulus, non-institutional environment that supports emotionalhealing.
• Provide professional coaching and supportive supervision to Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) and peer recovery staff, actively protecting the integrity and non-clinical natureof the peer support role.
• Assist guests in crisis with developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and navigating warm hand-offs to external treatment facilities or community providers.
• Maintain up-to-date policies, procedures, and clinical log documents in full alignment with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) 510-RTLR grant compliance guidelines.

• Provide professional social work supervision, case consultation, and clinical coaching for case managers on the Bridge to Home (homeless services) and CARES (rapid assistance) teams.
• Support the assistance teams in executing, managing, and troubleshooting complex casesinvolving chronic homelessness, acute trauma, substance use, severe mental health conditions,and complex life circumstances.
• Review, consult on, and sign off on participant care plans and resource interventions, utilizingatrauma-informed "screening in" approach focused on long-term resident success.
• Assist the Leadership Team in tracking program outcomes, collecting metrics for grant reporting,and leading continuous program improvements that integrate feedback from participants.

• Act as a Field Instructor for Social Work Student Interns as needed, coordinating internshiplearning plans in alignment with both educational standards and organizational goals.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse, elder abuse, and the abuse of adults with disabilities.
• Identify employee training needs, source professional development resources, and represent the Township before public bodies and regional provider committees as assigned.

• Must meet the Illinois Rule 132 requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional(QMHP). Qualified applicants typically include licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, registered nurses, occupational therapists, or individuals with aqualifying master's degree and the required supervised clinical training or mental health experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in crisis stabilization, mobile crisis response,psychiatric rehabilitation, or intensive homeless service case management. Prior experience providing clinical supervision or professional coaching is preferred.
• Deep commitment to equity, social justice, and ending housing insecurity. Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, Housing First methodologies, harm reduction, and collaborative team…