POSITION SUMMARY:
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Clinical Supervisor is responsible for implementing IECMH programs at Applewood Centers within the In Home/Home Based Department. The IECMH Supervisor provides direction, coordination plus clinical and administrative supervision to the IECMH Team. The Clinical Supervisor manages and monitors all IECMH grants and contracts as well as other IECMH treatment services. This job will take place in both Cuyahoga and Lorain County.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The starting salary for this role is $63,000-66,000. At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field. Valid Ohio LISW, LPCC, or LIMFT required

• Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Leadership: Proven effective leadership skills to ensure departmental engagement and success.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of four (4) years' experience in a mental health setting with a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
2. Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle.
3. Must have prior experience providing service to children ages 0-6

RESPONSIBILIES INCLUDE:

1. Provide clinical and administrative supervision and leadership to the IECMH program and staff.
2. Provide training to community child care staff or agency direct service as needed.
3. In cooperation with the Director of Home & School Based services, develop, administrate, and be responsible for the IECMH program grants and contracts.
4. Expand and grow service deliveries to increase funding sources, referral sources and revenue generating client base.
5. Provides consultation and input on intake decisions as requested and assist with the Intake Department in coordinating referrals for the department programs. Screen and assign to staff cases that are appropriate for IECMH services and track all referrals that are being made to the program as well as waitlists.
6. Assure that standards/regulations set by accrediting and/or licensing bodies are maintained by IECMH & IH Services staff.
7. Conduct or coordinate staff training that will provide the skills necessary to implement the IECMH programs.
8. Train and develop staff in documentation skills and monitors adherence to agency policies and procedures.
9. Monitor and ensure staff compliance with required timelines on the completion of clinical documents, case summaries, outcomes or other requirements of the agency or program in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
10. Maintain supervision records throughout the year toward complete and accurate performance evaluations for each assigned staff member.
11. Represent the agency in the development or maintenance of relationships with other organizations including child care centers, sister agencies, public agencies, funders and referral sources.
12. Participate in Wingspan Committees as appropriate.
13. Assure that the staff maintains high standards of ethical and professional conduct.
14. Maintain supervision records throughout the year toward complete and accurate performance evaluations for each assigned staff member.
15. Track staff productivity on a weekly basis and assists, as needed, with the development of improvement strategies.
16. Complete QI/QA reviews for clinical services, monitor QI/QA results for assigned staff, develops plans of correction as needed and follow up to ensure that corrections have been completed.
17. Participate in the interviewing and selection of candidates for clinical positions within the agency.
18. Collaborate with agency staff and administration on behalf of program changes.
19. Apply professional training to revise and update supervisory and clinical practice.
20. Maintain a good on-time attendance record.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Maintain awareness of industry trends and professional knowledge by attending agency training, maintaining continuing education standards and reviewing professional publications.

Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.