Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Clinical Supervisor
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States, 60805
Clinical Supervisor
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Clinical Supervisor
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Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
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per year. Actual pay will be based on experience.
Job Details
Job Title: Clinical Supervisor
Exempt/Non‑exempt: EXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services
Salary: $62,000 – $77,000
Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS’ Full‑Time Employee Benefits
Essential Functions
Primarily responsible for supervising and monitoring clinical interventions and reviewing required service documentation, monitoring productivity, expenses, and revenue of counselors, and may provide direct clinical services in office, community, or home settings, including high‑risk communities and extended evening or weekend hours.
Actively coaches, hires, trains, and supervises assigned staff, leading a team of counselors, overseeing professional development, performance, and daily operations, and maintaining a trauma‑informed service system.
Provides weekly clinical supervision, guidance, and support, coordinates training programs, and oversees internship processes for students.
Maintains effective quality improvement processes, monitors key performance indicators, and engages the team in understanding performance and implementing improvement strategies.
Reviews client records promptly for accuracy, approves assessments, treatment plans, services, and other documented counselor activities to ensure compliance with agency requirements.
Demonstrates proven ability in navigating electronic health systems and supports team utilization of electronic health records, maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date records and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
Conducts regular treatment reviews of all open clinical cases, engaging stakeholders in collaborative problem‑solving.
Collaborates with clinical teams to design and enhance treatment programs, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches, and actively participates in departmental treatment strategies.
Trains and coordinates staff to respond to crisis situations and supports integrated care systems with evidence‑based, culturally competent services.
Provides leadership in local community interface, developing relationships with United Ways, other funders, and service providers to coordinate systems of care.
Oversees utilization of outsourced clinical services, identifying providers, approving referrals, monitoring quality and costs, and managing budget for assigned cost centers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Ability Requirements
Understands a variety of treatment and counseling situations including Solution Focused Brief Treatment, Cognitive, Family Systems, Behavioral, Crisis Intervention, substance use and abuse, and knowledge of medication use to treat psychiatric disorders.
Performs work consistently and demonstrates the WIDE (Welcoming, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity) values of LCFS.
Demonstrates a broad variety of management skills across all facets of social service program operation.
Knowledge and understanding of insurance, managed care, EAP procedures, and billing procedures and funding options, including grants.
Background and Driving Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy.
Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred but may consider other related areas of study. Independent Licensed Professional in the State of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC) required and must be qualified to provide LPHA services in Medicaid. Experience providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling required. Experience working in a child welfare setting with youth and families with complex and severe trauma preferred. Experience in training preferred. Experience working with Medicaid documentation and billing preferred. Additional certifications and licenses in Family Therapy, Substance Abuse, Employee Assistance Programs, and other specializations helpful.
Physical Demands and Other Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, operate standard office equipment, lift up to 20–30 pounds, and maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making Supervision and Management:
Communicates regularly through individual, supervisory, and group meetings to implement agency and programmatic goals. Provides accurate and timely feedback to each employee and demonstrates ability to analyze employee performance. Facilitates a positive work environment where staff feel free to communicate openly and responds to incidents and complaints in a timely manner.
Leadership:
Demonstrates foresight and solution vision, ensures program effectiveness, gathers facts, weighs options, and makes decisions in critical situations while consulting with others.
Diversity and Inclusion/Professionalism:
Presents as a role model, promotes diversity and inclusion, collaborates with others, and participates in annual professional development and advocacy regarding inclusion.
Ethical Conduct:
Follows all ethics policies and procedures, maintains confidentiality, reports known or suspected breaches of confidentiality, and reports possible misconduct or relevant errors timely.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation and informs appropriate management staff when incidents occur.
Safety and Agency Resource Utilization:
Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness, notifies supervisory chain of incidents, and ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer LCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Clinical Supervisor
role at
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Pay Range This role offers a salary range of
per year. Actual pay will be based on experience.
Job Details
Job Title: Clinical Supervisor
Exempt/Non‑exempt: EXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services
Salary: $62,000 – $77,000
Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS’ Full‑Time Employee Benefits
Essential Functions
Primarily responsible for supervising and monitoring clinical interventions and reviewing required service documentation, monitoring productivity, expenses, and revenue of counselors, and may provide direct clinical services in office, community, or home settings, including high‑risk communities and extended evening or weekend hours.
Actively coaches, hires, trains, and supervises assigned staff, leading a team of counselors, overseeing professional development, performance, and daily operations, and maintaining a trauma‑informed service system.
Provides weekly clinical supervision, guidance, and support, coordinates training programs, and oversees internship processes for students.
Maintains effective quality improvement processes, monitors key performance indicators, and engages the team in understanding performance and implementing improvement strategies.
Reviews client records promptly for accuracy, approves assessments, treatment plans, services, and other documented counselor activities to ensure compliance with agency requirements.
Demonstrates proven ability in navigating electronic health systems and supports team utilization of electronic health records, maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date records and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
Conducts regular treatment reviews of all open clinical cases, engaging stakeholders in collaborative problem‑solving.
Collaborates with clinical teams to design and enhance treatment programs, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches, and actively participates in departmental treatment strategies.
Trains and coordinates staff to respond to crisis situations and supports integrated care systems with evidence‑based, culturally competent services.
Provides leadership in local community interface, developing relationships with United Ways, other funders, and service providers to coordinate systems of care.
Oversees utilization of outsourced clinical services, identifying providers, approving referrals, monitoring quality and costs, and managing budget for assigned cost centers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Ability Requirements
Understands a variety of treatment and counseling situations including Solution Focused Brief Treatment, Cognitive, Family Systems, Behavioral, Crisis Intervention, substance use and abuse, and knowledge of medication use to treat psychiatric disorders.
Performs work consistently and demonstrates the WIDE (Welcoming, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity) values of LCFS.
Demonstrates a broad variety of management skills across all facets of social service program operation.
Knowledge and understanding of insurance, managed care, EAP procedures, and billing procedures and funding options, including grants.
Background and Driving Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy.
Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred but may consider other related areas of study. Independent Licensed Professional in the State of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC) required and must be qualified to provide LPHA services in Medicaid. Experience providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling required. Experience working in a child welfare setting with youth and families with complex and severe trauma preferred. Experience in training preferred. Experience working with Medicaid documentation and billing preferred. Additional certifications and licenses in Family Therapy, Substance Abuse, Employee Assistance Programs, and other specializations helpful.
Physical Demands and Other Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, operate standard office equipment, lift up to 20–30 pounds, and maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making Supervision and Management:
Communicates regularly through individual, supervisory, and group meetings to implement agency and programmatic goals. Provides accurate and timely feedback to each employee and demonstrates ability to analyze employee performance. Facilitates a positive work environment where staff feel free to communicate openly and responds to incidents and complaints in a timely manner.
Leadership:
Demonstrates foresight and solution vision, ensures program effectiveness, gathers facts, weighs options, and makes decisions in critical situations while consulting with others.
Diversity and Inclusion/Professionalism:
Presents as a role model, promotes diversity and inclusion, collaborates with others, and participates in annual professional development and advocacy regarding inclusion.
Ethical Conduct:
Follows all ethics policies and procedures, maintains confidentiality, reports known or suspected breaches of confidentiality, and reports possible misconduct or relevant errors timely.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation and informs appropriate management staff when incidents occur.
Safety and Agency Resource Utilization:
Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness, notifies supervisory chain of incidents, and ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer LCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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