Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)
Company: ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Role : The
Clinical Supervisor at One Family Illinois is responsible for
supervision, oversight, and direction of the Clinical Therapy team
at all One Family Illinois Villages and our Community-Based
Services in a manner that effectively utilizes these resources and
meets all contractual requirements, as well as the needs of program
clients. The Clinical Supervisor oversees and coordinates an array
of treatment modalities provided to assigned clients, including the
provision of individual, group, and family therapy. The Clinical
Supervisor provides supervision, leadership, and direction to
assigned clinicians; clinical services, in-home family services, to
ensure appropriate therapy and behavioral health services are
provided to assigned clients in assigned programs. They are
expected to coordinate with appropriate 3rd party providers;
provide training on clinical issues as needed to other employees;
and conduct clinical supervision and leadership organization-wide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Knowledge of DCFS and COA
standards of care; corporate and professional compliance standards
of ethical practice. Will oversee clinical documentation to ensure
it is timely, accurate, well written, and meets all internal and
external standards to ensure clinical records will not result in
audit deficiencies or financial paybacks. 2. Establish and maintain
the mission of One Family Illinois by identifying societal and
community needs; advocating the agency’s philosophy both internally
and externally; and assisting in the development of program goals
and objectives. Coordinates formal relationships with outside
providers to ensure quality services, including creation and
monitoring of all subcontractor agreements. 3. Maintain the
stability and reputation of the organization by complying with
legal and accreditation/certification requirements; able to work
with Medicaid billing requirements; and assist in any fundraising
activities. 4. Actively collaborate with Village leadership, case
management, and Foster Parents to promote communication and
coordination of Behavioral Health Services. Develop systems and
structures that ensure the highest quality of care is developed and
maintained in collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health.
5. Maintain and develop staff by supervising directly through
weekly supervision, including interviewing, onboarding,
transferring, promoting, disciplining, coaching, providing training
opportunities, and evaluating with the guidance of the Director of
Behavioral Health and H.R. Department. 6. Manage clinical intern
program; liaison with Academic institutions to promote One Family
Illinois as a preferred internship opportunity. Interview, onboard,
supervise, and evaluate Master level clinical interns. Oversee the
interview and placement of Master clinical/case management interns.
7. Maintain agency operations by providing for the formulation and
oversight of program goals. 8. Promote positive agency image by
presenting program services to the community; publicizing
accomplishments of the agency, and adhering to a professional code
of ethics. 9. Maintain and enhance own professional and technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars;
reviewing professional publications; and establishing professional
networks. 10. Develop and maintain esprit de corps by modeling
appropriate team behavior and utilizing opportunities to promote
team work. Create and distribute monthly Client Caseload list;
ensure the accurate initial assessment for all One Family Illinois
clients and assign cases to appropriate Behavioral Health staff and
interns within established timeframes. 11. Manage 24-hour on-call
Behavioral Health Services team; respond to and support on-call
staff as needed. Assist Village staff to appropriately respond and
resolve with crisis issues as they arise. 12. Maintain complete,
accurate and confidential clinical progress notes and files on all
One Family Illinois clients and families. 13. Provide consultation
to foster and biological parents of clients and case managers to
ensure adequate understanding of the therapeutic needs of the
child. 14. Will be responsible for budgetary goals within the
department. 15. Network with appropriate agencies and professionals
to assure proper and timely referral to community resources. 16.
Provide consultation and training surrounding behavior management
techniques. 17. Collaborate with the One Family Illinois case
managers & supervisors, DCFS, school personnel, court personnel,
psychologist, psychiatrists, and medical physicians. 18. Prepare
quarterly reports for clients, ACR’s and Court reports as required
by DCFS and One Family Illinois. 19. Prepare for and attend
required case meetings and staffing. 20. Provide clinical and
professional supervision (leadership) to unlicensed therapeutic
staff and social work intern staff as requested. 21. Review,
develop and implement treatment and termination plans. 22.
Responsible for all aspects of Medicaid within agency. 23. Comply
with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county and
city laws, rules and regulations. 24. Perform other duties as
assigned. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Master’s of
Social Work from an accredited program, or relevant Master’s
Degree, and a minimum of three years’ experience in clinical
practices. Supervisory experience preferred. 2. Must hold a current
Illinois license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). 3.
Certified in the administration of IM-CANS, or the ability to
obtain certification within 90 days of hire. 4. Valid Illinois
driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and insured and
reliable transportation. 5. Ability to pass the required DCFS
criminal background check, including child abuse and sexual
offender registry. 6. Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other
social service systems. 7. Excellent written and oral communication
skills. 8. Strong organization and coordination skills. 9.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of
clients and staff. 10. Ability to relate to the clients and staff
and to the public in a courteous and professional manner. 11.
Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks. 12. Ability
to work in a tobacco and alcohol, and drug-free environment. 13.
Ability to exercise discretion and judgement. 14. Ability to handle
sensitive and confidential materials. 15. Must meet minimum
standards for mental health professional as defined by state
regulations. 16. Knowledge of federal, state, and local residential
childcare facility, mental health, substance abuse, and dual
diagnosis statutes and regulations; community resources; and social
service programs. 17. Demonstrated appropriate decision-making
skills without direct supervision. 18. Ability to seek out new
methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into
existing practices. 19. Knowledge of mental health, substance
abuse, and dual diagnostic treatment philosophies and modalities
required. 20. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing personnel administration and government funding. 21.
Ability to plan, organize, control, coordinate, direct and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
that are necessary to maintain a sound organization. 22. Ability to
work flexible hours. 23. Commitment to One Family Illinois
philosophy and mission. ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by the person assigned to this position.
Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions
that are essential to the performance of this job. This position
description does not state or imply that the above are the only
duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees
holding this position will be required to perform any other
job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with a disability. One Family Illinoi s is an equal
opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion
practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws,
rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex,
age, or ancestry.
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