A Clinical Supervisor or Manager supervises staff and manages services in a clinical program. May provide clinical supervision for nursing, counseling or home health care staff. Works to ensure quality patient care. Trains and develops clinical staff and manages clinical program budgets.
Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor - LPCC-S or LISW-S (training designation) BF Empowerment Center Akron, Ohio 44311 Full-Time | Primarily In-Person $65,000-$95,000 per year Sign-On and Retention Incentive Available Strong Clinicians Deserve Strong Clinical Leadership BF Empowerment Center is seeking an experienced, emotionally intelligent, and highly accountable Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor to lead clinical supervision, staff development, documentation quality, and risk management across our community-based mental health programs. This is not a position for someone who only wants to review and sign documentation. We are looking for a clinical leader who can develop employees, strengthen clinical decision-making, identify risks early, improve documentation quality, and establish a culture where compassion and accountability work together. This is primarily a clinical leadership and supervision position . Any direct-service expectations will be limited, clearly defined, discussed before hire, and included in the final employment offer. Why Qualified Supervisors Should Consider BF Empowerment Center At BF Empowerment Center, the Clinical Supervisor will have the opportunity to: Influence clinical standards across a growing behavioral health organization Develop clinicians and behavioral health professionals at different stages of their careers Receive defined supervisee assignments and clear performance expectations Have protected time for supervision, chart review, case consultation, and staff development Collaborate directly with executive leadership, quality assurance, billing, and program management Build clinical systems instead of simply maintaining outdated processes Advance into broader clinical leadership opportunities as the organization grows Earn competitive compensation based on experience, licensure, and supervisory authority About BF Empowerment Center BF Empowerment Center is a community-based behavioral health organization serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our programs are designed to improve mental wellness, strengthen families, increase stability, and help clients achieve measurable progress in their homes and communities.
Our organizational values are:
Persistence Openness Wellness Excellence Responsibility We are committed to providing services that are clinically appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, properly documented, and focused on meaningful client outcomes. Position Overview The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical oversight, case consultation, employee development, documentation review, and quality-improvement leadership. The selected candidate's assigned staff will be matched to the candidate's Ohio license, supervisory designation, and legal scope of supervisory authority. The Clinical Supervisor will work closely with program leadership to ensure that services meet clinical, ethical, organizational, payer, and regulatory expectations. Primary Responsibilities Provide timely individual and group clinical supervision Maintain complete and accurate supervision records Provide consultation for complex, high-risk, or clinically challenging cases Assist employees with clinical decision-making, crisis response, safety planning, and appropriate escalation Review diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and related clinical documentation Evaluate documentation for medical necessity, clinical consistency, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Ensure that interventions connect clearly to diagnoses, treatment goals, and client needs Identify patterns involving late, incomplete, cloned, contradictory, or clinically deficient documentation Provide direct coaching and corrective guidance when performance concerns are identified Support employees in improving documentation, clinical judgment, productivity, and client engagement Facilitate clinical meetings, case consultations, and staff-development training Assist with onboarding and competency development for new clinical employees Monitor employee supervision needs, caseload concerns, documentation performance, and clinical risk Collaborate with quality assurance, billing, human resources, operations, and executive leadership Participate in internal audits, utilization reviews, corrective-action planning, and quality-improvement initiatives Assist with preparation for payer, licensing, accreditation, credentialing, and regulatory reviews Promote professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and trauma-informed care Address performance concerns respectfully, promptly, and consistently Help create a clinical culture that supports employee development while maintaining high standards Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess: A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health discipline An active and unrestricted Ohio LPCC-S or LISW-S license Authority to provide the type of supervision required for the employees assigned to the position Behavioral health, mental health, or community-based clinical experience Experience reviewing assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical records Knowledge of medical necessity and behavioral health documentation standards Strong clinical judgment and risk-assessment skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to provide constructive feedback and manage difficult conversations professionally Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements Strong organization, follow-through, and time-management skills Preferred Qualifications The following experience is strongly preferred but not required: Previous experience as a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, Program Manager, or Lead Clinician Community mental health experience Medicaid-funded behavioral health experience Experience supervising licensed and non-licensed behavioral health professionals Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families Experience with day treatment, intensive community-based services, or MPAC programming Familiarity with behavioral health service codes such as H2020, H2019, H0036, or H2012 Experience with audits, utilization management, quality assurance, or compliance Experience developing clinical training or performance-improvement plans Experience supervising employees across multiple programs or locations Familiarity with electronic health record systems Candidates who meet the licensing requirements but do not possess every preferred qualification are still encouraged to apply. What Success Looks Like The successful Clinical Supervisor will help create an environment where: Employees receive consistent and meaningful supervision Clinical concerns are identified and addressed early Treatment plans accurately guide the services being delivered Documentation clearly supports medical necessity Employees understand performance and documentation expectations Staff members receive coaching before concerns become larger compliance problems High-risk cases receive appropriate consultation and follow-up Leadership has accurate information about clinical quality and organizational risk The clinical team is prepared for audits and external reviews Clients receive ethical, appropriate, and high-quality care
Compensation Salary Range:
$80,000-$95,000 annually Final compensation will be based on: License and supervisory designation Relevant clinical and leadership experience Scope of supervisory authority Number and type of employees supervised Program responsibilities Direct-service expectations, if applicable An eligible candidate may also receive a sign-on and retention incentive of up to $5,000 , subject to written eligibility requirements and payment terms. Schedule and Work Location Full-time position Primarily in-person in Akron, Ohio Regular weekday availability is required Occasional evening availability may be necessary to accommodate employee supervision or urgent clinical needs Any after-hours or on-call expectations will be disclosed before hire Limited administrative flexibility may be considered after successful onboarding based on performance and operational needs The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate can be supportive without avoiding accountability.
This person understands how to:
Develop people without micromanaging them Correct performance concerns without creating an unnecessarily punitive environment Recognize the difference between a training issue, a clinical issue, and a conduct issue Protect client welfare while supporting employee growth Communicate standards clearly and follow through consistently Lead with integrity, emotional intelligence, and sound clinical judgment Application Process Please submit a current résumé outlining your clinical, supervisory, community mental health, and leadership experience. Qualified candidates should be prepared to discuss: Their Ohio license and supervisory authority The professional disciplines they are authorized to supervise Their approach to clinical supervision Their experience addressing documentation deficiencies Their experience with high-risk cases and crisis consultation The number and type of professionals they have previously supervised Their experience with Medicaid-funded behavioral health services BF Empowerment Center will begin interviewing qualified candidates immediately. BF Empowerment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Benefits:
Flexible schedule Professional development assistance
