Clinical Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor

Location: Northridge, CA

Setting: PHP/IOP Outpatient

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $105,000 – $115,000 annually (DOE)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Supervisor to oversee clinical operations within a PHP/IOP outpatient behavioral health program. This role is responsible for providing clinical leadership, ensuring quality of care, and supporting a team of clinicians in delivering effective, client-centered treatment services. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in supervision, documentation standards, and working within substance use and mental health treatment settings.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to associate and/or licensed clinicians, including oversight of clinical work, documentation, and professional development

Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards, including medical necessity, treatment planning, and continued stay criteria (DSM-5 and ASAM alignment)

Oversee and support Quality Assurance (QA) processes, including chart audits, documentation review, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., DHCS, Joint Commission)

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective treatment delivery

Provide guidance on co-occurring disorder assessments and clinical interventions

Maintain a small caseload as needed, providing individual therapy and supporting direct client care

Assist with program development, staff training, and implementation of best clinical practices

Support intake, discharge planning, and case review processes as needed

Qualifications

Active California licensure required (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist)

Experience providing clinical supervision in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting

Strong knowledge of PHP/IOP levels of care, documentation standards, and utilization review processes

Familiarity with DSM-5, ASAM criteria, and medical necessity requirements

Experience with QA processes, chart audits, and compliance standards preferred

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a dual diagnosis (mental health & substance use) treatment setting

Experience working with EMR systems (e.g., KIPU or similar)

Background in program development or staff training is a plus

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation

Consistent weekday schedule with work-life balance

Opportunity to lead and shape clinical programming

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Full-time