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Contracted Clinical Supervisor

Center for Racial & Health Equity LLC
2 hours ago
Part-time
Remote friendly (Wilmington, Delaware, United States)
United States
Bachelor's, Master's
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
Position Information
Department: Clinical Services
Employment Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)
Reports To:
Clinical Director (or Designee)
Program Assignment:
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (OP) 
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 
Primary Practice Location:
Delaware

Work Arrangement
Clinical Supervisors primarily provide services in person from approved CRHE clinical locations.
Supervisory responsibilities, clinical consultation, and documentation review shall occur on-site unless otherwise authorized by CRHE.
Tele-behavioral health services may be provided following approval under CRHE Telehealth Policies and Procedures, Delaware law, applicable payer requirements, and organizational policy.

Compensation
$35.00 per clinical hour
Compensation is based upon completed billable clinical services and supervisory responsibilities performed in accordance with the Independent Contractor Agreement, CRHE policies and procedures, and applicable payer requirements.

Schedule
This is a variable-hour independent contractor position.
Clinical schedules are established collaboratively based upon:
  • Contractor availability 
  • Number of assigned supervisees 
  • Clinical caseload 
  • Program assignment 
  • Organizational priorities 
  • Referral volume 
Clinical Supervisors maintain a reduced clinical caseload to allow sufficient time for supervision, documentation review, consultation, staff development, and quality improvement activities.

About CRHE
The Center for Research & Health Equity (CRHE) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to expanding equitable access to comprehensive mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorder treatment. Through culturally responsive care, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community partnerships, CRHE seeks to improve behavioral health outcomes while addressing the social and structural factors influencing health and recovery.
CRHE is committed to developing an exceptional behavioral health workforce through structured supervision, mentorship, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.

Position Summary
The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical leadership, supervision, consultation, and professional mentorship to Counselor I staff, Counselor II staff, Graduate Practicum Students, and provisionally licensed clinicians while maintaining a reduced direct clinical caseload.
The Clinical Supervisor promotes high-quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare by ensuring clinical services are delivered in accordance with CRHE policies, Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) regulations, applicable licensing standards, and professional ethical principles.
The Clinical Supervisor serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary treatment team by supporting diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, crisis consultation, documentation quality, professional development, and implementation of evidence-based practices.

Regulatory Classification
This position is established in accordance with applicable Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) regulations governing Clinical Supervisors within licensed substance use disorder treatment facilities.
CRHE hiring standards exceed the minimum DSAMH qualifications based upon the complexity of integrated behavioral healthcare services provided and the organization's commitment to workforce excellence.

Essential Functions
The Clinical Supervisor provides direct supervision, consultation, leadership, and clinical services.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Supervision
  • Provide a minimum of one (1) hour of face-to-face clinical supervision per week for each assigned Counselor I and Counselor II, consistent with CRHE policy and DSAMH regulations. 
  • Provide supervision to Graduate Practicum Students in accordance with university affiliation agreements and CRHE policies. 
  • Provide supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians when approved by CRHE. 
  • Promote development of clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional identity. 
  • Review challenging clinical cases and provide treatment recommendations. 
  • Monitor professional development goals for assigned supervisees. 

Clinical Leadership
  • Serve as a clinical resource for interdisciplinary staff. 
  • Facilitate case consultation meetings. 
  • Assist with diagnostic clarification. 
  • Support treatment planning. 
  • Provide consultation regarding crisis intervention and risk management. 
  • Promote implementation of evidence-based behavioral health practices. 
  • Assist leadership with clinical program development. 

Documentation Review
Review documentation completed by supervised clinicians for:
  • Clinical accuracy 
  • Completeness 
  • Medical necessity 
  • Regulatory compliance 
  • Documentation quality 
  • Professional writing 
Provide timely feedback and corrective guidance as appropriate.
Documentation review activities shall be maintained in accordance with DSAMH regulations and CRHE policy.

Direct Clinical Services
Maintain a reduced clinical caseload providing:
  • Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments 
  • Individual psychotherapy 
  • Family therapy 
  • Couples therapy 
  • Group psychotherapy 
  • Crisis intervention 
  • Treatment planning 
  • Care coordination 
  • Discharge planning 
Clinical caseload expectations shall reflect supervisory responsibilities and organizational priorities.

Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
Collaborate with:
  • Licensed Clinicians 
  • Counselor I staff 
  • Counselor II staff 
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners 
  • Case Managers 
  • Peer Recovery Specialists 
  • Primary Care Providers 
  • Hospitals 
  • Community Behavioral Health Providers 
  • Referral Partners 
to ensure coordinated, recovery-oriented behavioral healthcare.

Quality Improvement
Participate in:
  • Clinical quality improvement initiatives 
  • Chart audits 
  • Documentation review 
  • Policy implementation 
  • Clinical education 
  • Staff mentoring 
  • Performance improvement activities 
  • Program evaluation 
Support implementation of organizational quality standards.

Documentation Responsibilities
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation including:
  • Clinical supervision documentation. 
  • Documentation review records. 
  • Progress notes. 
  • Treatment plans. 
  • Clinical consultation notes. 
  • Performance feedback. 
  • Corrective action documentation, when applicable. 
  • Quality improvement activities. 
  • Clinical correspondence. 
  • Direct service documentation. 
  • Other documentation required by CRHE and applicable regulatory agencies. 

Caseload Expectations
Clinical Supervisors maintain a reduced clinical caseload in recognition of supervisory responsibilities.
Caseload expectations are determined based upon:
  • Number of assigned supervisees. 
  • Clinical complexity. 
  • Program assignment. 
  • Organizational priorities. 
  • Referral volume. 
  • Quality improvement responsibilities. 
Clinical supervision responsibilities shall take priority when necessary to maintain compliance with CRHE policy and applicable DSAMH regulations.

Quality Improvement & Compliance
Clinical Supervisors are expected to:
  • Ensure supervisees comply with CRHE policies and procedures. 
  • Monitor clinical documentation quality. 
  • Participate in peer review activities. 
  • Support accreditation and regulatory readiness. 
  • Promote ethical practice. 
  • Report critical incidents and client safety concerns. 
  • Participate in leadership meetings. 
  • Maintain compliance with Delaware law, DSAMH regulations, and applicable professional standards. 

Minimum Qualifications
DSAMH Regulatory Requirements
Applicants shall meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or another related field and current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) in the State of Delaware or through a nationally recognized addictions credentialing organization; or 
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or another related field and a minimum of five (5) years of documented clinical experience in the substance use disorder treatment field. 

Preferred Qualifications
CRHE Hiring Preferences
CRHE strongly prefers applicants who possess:
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in: 
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
    • Counseling 
    • Social Work 
    • Marriage and Family Therapy 
    • or another related behavioral health discipline. 
  • Current provisional or independent professional licensure in Delaware as an LPCMH or LCSW (independent licensure preferred). 
  • Current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) through the Delaware Certification Board or another nationally recognized credentialing organization. 
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible clinical experience treating adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. 
  • Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring, or training. 
  • Working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. 
  • Experience facilitating interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. 
  • Experience utilizing electronic health record systems. 
  • Pennsylvania licensure preferred for future organizational expansion. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinical Knowledge
  • Advanced behavioral health assessment. 
  • DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation. 
  • Substance use disorder treatment. 
  • Co-occurring disorders. 
  • Clinical supervision. 
  • Trauma-informed care. 
  • Recovery-oriented systems of care. 
  • Professional ethics. 
  • ASAM Criteria. 
Professional Skills
  • Clinical leadership. 
  • Supervision. 
  • Coaching and mentoring. 
  • Performance feedback. 
  • Documentation review. 
  • Crisis consultation. 
  • Conflict resolution. 
  • Clinical decision-making. 
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration. 
  • Professional communication. 
Technical Skills
  • Electronic Health Record systems. 
  • Tele-behavioral health technology. 
  • Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Secure electronic communication systems. 

Professional Expectations
Clinical Supervisors are expected to:
  • Model the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. 
  • Foster a supportive learning environment. 
  • Promote evidence-based, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care. 
  • Maintain professional boundaries. 
  • Complete supervisory documentation within required timeframes. 
  • Provide constructive and timely feedback. 
  • Support workforce development and professional growth. 
  • Uphold CRHE's mission, vision, and organizational values. 

Contractor Opportunities
CRHE offers Clinical Supervisors the opportunity to:
  • Lead clinical workforce development. 
  • Supervise emerging behavioral health professionals. 
  • Influence program development and quality improvement. 
  • Maintain a balanced clinical and supervisory role. 
  • Contribute to the organization's long-term growth and clinical excellence. 

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.
The Clinical Supervisor must be able to:
  • Sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as necessary to perform supervisory and clinical responsibilities. 
  • Communicate effectively with staff, clients, and community partners. 
  • Utilize electronic health record systems and tele-behavioral health technology. 
  • Respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies consistent with organizational policy. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Center for Research & Health Equity (CRHE) is committed to fostering a professional environment grounded in integrity, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and respect. CRHE recruits qualified professionals based upon demonstrated competency, education, experience, leadership potential, and organizational need. We are committed to developing a highly skilled behavioral health workforce dedicated to delivering equitable, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment while advancing professional excellence through clinical supervision and mentorship.

Flexible work from home options available.