Clinical Supervisor

CULTURE:

The Fogarty Center’s mission is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. This is true for clients as well as the support team we build. We have a company culture focused on encouraging every individual’s unique strengths and collaborating as a team. Creating a workplace with a healthy balance of peer-support and autonomy is a priority to encourage everyone to grow and take charge of their own career.

ABOUT US:

The Fogarty Center is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety of services and supports to children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and/or other disabilities.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and supervision of clinical services provided to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This role ensures that services are person-centered, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered with clinical integrity. The Clinical Supervisor supports direct care staff and clinicians by providing clinical guidance, conducting assessments, and developing treatment and behavior support plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide clinical supervision and support to a team of treatment consultants, coordinators and direct support professionals working with individuals with IDD

· Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment and behavior support plans

· Conduct clinical assessments, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and risk assessments as needed

· Monitor service delivery for quality, compliance, and adherence to best practices

· Provide regular individual and group supervision in accordance with licensure and agency requirements

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including case managers, families, educators, and medical professionals

· Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, state, and accreditation standards

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of clinical staff

· Maintain current knowledge of state regulations, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends in IDD services

· Serve as a clinical liaison for children and families at school and other outpatient treatment provisions of care

· Promote trauma-informed, culturally competent, and person-centered care

· Provide inclusive treatment to a diverse population of families and children

· Attend to clinical needs of children and families

· Instruct direct service workers on proper implementation of treatment interventions through direct training, observation and ongoing clinical intervention discussions

· Ensure accurate data collection from DSPs to monitor progress and treatment efficacy and use data to adjust plans as necessary

· Provide direction for emergency situations

· Review treatment approaches to effective methods of responding to challenging behaviors

· Provide child-specific orientation and other appropriate educational training for direct service workers

· Provide written documentation of all services provided

· Adhere to all Policies and Procedures set forth by The Fogarty Center

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. The employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and be conscientious about assignments.

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ommunication and Contact/Relationships with Others: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the agency. The employee also works effectively and relates well with others. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Accuracy & Efficiency: The employee completes work in an efficient and timely manner in conjunction with the needs of the department. The employee demonstrates continued work ethic and attention to detail, which contributes to the department’s growth and success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master�s Degree in the clinical field
  
• Licensed by Rhode Island Department of Health:
  
• LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, BCBA, LMHC, or Psychologist
  
• Minimum of two (2) years working with individuals with special health care needs.
  
• Strong leadership and team building skills
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disabilities, behavior interventions, and person-centered planning.
  

WHY APPLY WITH US?

Working for The Fogarty Center is enjoyable and encouraging to all who land here. A career in human services provides the opportunity to help others and make a difference. Doing this through Fogarty has the bonus of the wonderful people here who work together and enjoy what we do. There is a focus on finding what an employee is good at and giving them a chance to shine. Competitive pay and strong benefits are all in addition to the friendly work environment and rewarding work.

BENEFITS

· Dental insurance

· Medical insurance

· Group Life insurance

· AFLAC

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Tuition reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.38 - $37.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Referral program
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  

Ability to Commute:

• Kingston, RI 02881 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, RI 02881: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person