MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR

The Mental Health Supervisor is responsible for the overall management of the clinical staff.  He/she will ensure that appropriate training is given, supervise interns and specialized service providers and provide direct service to clients.

Job Duties

• Oversees all clinical staff, and is responsible for hiring, firing, and progressive discipline as needed
• Develops and implements internal training schedule for agency
• Assists program supervisors and case mangers to address clinical issues beyond their scope
• Provides individual and group counseling to program participants
• Provides psychosocial assessments and evaluations, both on site and off
• Provides case consultation with program staff and supplemental treatment plans
• Serves as an advocate with government agencies for client financial resources
• Provides crisis intervention
• Provides supervision to social work, MFT, or counseling interns
• Coordinates with VA treatment teams to assure coordination and quality of service to ND veterans
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Degrees/certifications: Masters level training in social work, psychology/counseling, family therapy. 
• License required with 2 years of licensure (LCSW)
• Experience with substance abuse treatment
• Ability and experience supervising MFT or MSW interns

New Directions is a well established long-term, residential care, substance abuse, and mental health organization. Founded in 1992, the agency offers a comprehensive set of services for homeless male and female veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans which are paid by employer. We also offer supplemental insurance, 11 paid holidays, discount entertainment tickets, credit union services, paid time off, 401(k) retirement account w/employer match and company sponsored events.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your resume via fax or email to:

New Directions, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources Dept.
11303 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 116
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Fax: (310)626-9740
Email: hr@ndvets.org