County of Alameda

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The CORE Clinical Supervisor classification is the first-line supervisory level within the CORE Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).  This classification reports to the CORE Clinical Manager. CORE Clinical Supervisors provide day-to-day supervision, including the delegation of work/assignments, staff coverage, and performance evaluations. Employees in this classification supervise a team of mental health clinicians and may perform direct crisis intervention, case management, and psychotherapy, as well as work direction and clinical development of staff at lower levels.  Incumbents in this position may also assist the Youth and Family Services Manager in administrative functions. 

The CORE Clinical Supervisor is distinguished from the next lower classification of CORE Lead Clinical Therapist in that the latter does not have complete day-to-day supervisory responsibility of staff. It is further distinguished from the next higher classification of CORE Clinical Manager in that the latter has primary responsibility for the planning and managing of all clinical aspects of the CORE BHU.

1. Plans, organizes and supervises the clinical activities of the CORE BHU.  Works with the CORE Clinical Manager to identify program goals and develop methods of achieving them.
2. Collaborates with sworn personnel regarding crisis and supervises clinical staff providing the interventions during the crisis.
3. Coordinates the assignment of cases, conducts case consultation meetings, and provides training regarding interventions, psychotherapy techniques, and crisis interventions and protocols.
4. Confers with CORE Clinical Manager to ensure that CORE BHU goals and procedures are consistent with overall ACSO policies and objectives.  If necessary, modify CORE BHU goals and procedures or participate with sworn staff in modifying ACSO policies, procedures, or practices to allow for the simultaneous achievement of CORE BHU and ACSO objectives.
5. Works with command and sworn staff responsible for non-clinical administration of CORE to ensure that the general administrative, business, and fiscal aspects of the CORE’s operations function effectively.
6. Implements clinical procedures directly and through subordinate staff.  Oversees and directs the conduct of clinical activity. Provides individual and group clinical supervision for the CORE Associate Clinical Therapist working towards clinical licensure.
7. Evaluates clinical activity and the underlying policy, procedures, and practices in terms of their effectiveness in meeting CORE objectives.  Confers with the CORE Clinical Manager and reaches agreement concerning possible changes in policy, procedure, and practice.  Revises policy and procedures to maximize the achievement of CORE objectives.
8. Selects subordinate clinical staff members and assigns staff roles within the context of clinical operations.  Evaluates the general work performance of clinical staff; provides guidance and counseling to staff members concerning the same.  Implements or recommends discipline where necessary.  Maintains and oversees the overall CORE BHU staffing schedule.
9. Collects and records departmental statistics for internal use and grant-related purposes.  Prepares and submits grant progress reports and grant applications.  Participates in grant audits and monitoring visits.
10. Represents CORE and the ACSO at community meetings, meetings of municipal, county, state, federal, and community-based entities involved in projects and programs related to mental health, social services, families and youth.
11. Conducts community outreach, engage in inter-agency collaboration, and disseminate information to the public to expand awareness of CORE.
12. Provides consultation and training to clinical staff, law enforcement professionals, and other community partners regarding the services provided by CORE BHU and other topics such as crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and mental health symptoms.
13. Provides direct mental health services, including crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management, information, and referrals to youth, families, and individuals requiring the same.
14. Supervises the work of CORE Lead Clinical Therapist in the direction and monitoring of unit work distribution and clinical caseloads.  In the absence of lead staff, or supplementary to activities performed by them, directly assigns, directs, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the work of subordinate clinical journey and intern staff.
15. Supervises and directs the work of CORE Clinical Therapists, CORE Lead Clinical Therapists and CORE Associate Clinical Therapists according to the requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences, including holding case conferences, case discussion and review, clinical consultation to assist in professional development and in the provision of effective mental health services.  In the absence of, or supplementary to activities performed by lead staff, perform such activities personally.
16. Oversees the billing of services rendered by the CORE BHU and ensure that CORE BHU has efficient policies in place to collect payment for services.

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of CORE Lead Clinical Therapist in the Alameda County Classified Service. 

Education:

Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time, post-licensure work experience performing duties comparable to those performed by employees in the classification of CORE Lead Therapist in a law enforcement setting, outpatient facility, hospital, or other clinical or agency setting.

License:

Possession of a valid clinical license in Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Clinical Psychology, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), issued by the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology.

Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Special Requirements:

In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.

Appointees to this classification must be eligible under Section 1833.1 of the California Code of Regulations to be certified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to serve as clinical lead to graduate interns seeking clinical licensure. 

Prior to appointment to this classification, prospective appointees must pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

Employees in this classification must be able to work effectively in an environment in which they may encounter sensitive/confidential information and data that may contain explicit or disturbing content.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of effective management and personnel supervision.
• Principles, practices, funding sources, and administrative requirements in the program area.
• Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
• Practices and techniques of programmatic analysis and report preparation.
• Office administrative practices and procedures.
• Computer applications related to the work performed.
• Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques.
• Crisis intervention and intake procedures.
• Theory, principles, and techniques of counseling and/or psychotherapy.
• Social, emotional, and behavioral aspects of mental disorders, emotional disturbances, and at-risk behavior characteristics exhibited by youth.
• Principles of maturation, social adjustment, human/child development, normal and abnormal behavior, and general psychology.
• Psychotherapy, case management, and other methods of counseling, including but not limited to therapy with children, adolescents, families, couples, and groups.
• Scope, activities, and functions of the various mental health facilities, including but not limited to public and private community agencies concerned with mental health.

Ability to:

• Function effectively in a highly structured law enforcement environment and adhere to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
• Identify programmatic and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Interpret, explain, and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational materials, and other written materials.
• Effectively train counseling interns and associates.
• Perform crisis intervention and crisis intake.
• Apply clinical and case management principles and concepts.
• Develop effective and productive therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Secure and systematically record accurate social and personal data.
• Maintain necessary statistics and prepare comprehensive statistical reports.
• Utilize community resources in case management.
• Work effectively with law enforcement staff in the handling of disputes and/or crisis calls.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships and work effectively with others.
• Represent the Sheriff’s Office and CORE BHU in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups.
• Write and speak effectively.