Clinical Supervisor - Assessment and Referral

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Clinical Supervisor - Assessment and Referral
SALARY:
$73,215.40 - $94,697.99
DEPARTMENT:
Community Mental Health
Opening Date:
10/09/2026
Closing Date:
10/24/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt – Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: http://www.mccmh.net/locations/
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, provides direct and indirect clinical services to consumers, their families and designated others. Supervises staff members and performs leadership roles as assigned. Implements program components, participates in developing and implementing program outcomes and evaluations, monitors and collects data, and develops statistical reports. Teaches clinical methods and assists with day-to-day program functioning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements program components and participates in developing and implementing program outcomes.
Participates in research and program evaluations, monitors record keeping, and collects and develops statistics related to program outcomes.
Provides supervision to clinical staff including employee orientation, weekly or bi-weekly supervision meetings, performance reviews, case consultations, record reviews, and monthly clinical team meetings.
Provides emergency on-call telephone support to staff after regular business hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Reviews clinical staff documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
Maintains clinical and administrative record keeping.
Acts as a liaison with other Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct and contract service providers, Integrated Care Organizations (ICO’s), Managed Care Providers, and community agencies with the intent of ensuring prompt and appropriate coordination of health services.
Ensures persons-served are receiving services in the least restrictive level of care appropriate to the individual’s needs.
Monitors and initiates action with staff to ensure appropriate claim payments can be processed.
Performs equipment and site maintenance oversight and reporting as necessary.
Must be available to work flexible hours and on-call rotation as required.
Monitors and initiates action to ensure that maximum standards of efficiency and production are promoted and upheld.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or Doctorate in Psychology, or a directly related mental health field
Three (3) years of experience as a professional staff member in a community mental health setting
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience as a supervisor of professional staff in a behavioral health setting
Five (5) years of experience as a professional staff member in a community mental health setting
Required Licenses or Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor (CAADC) and/or Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Applicable computer applications
Community Mental Health resources
Michigan Mental Health Code
Mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders in adult and child/adolescent populations
Medical necessity with mental health in-patient, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders populations including related assessment tools
Various health plans and funding sources
Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
Skill in:
Organization and time management
Using professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Written and verbal communication
Leadership
Analyzing information and completing reports
Ability to:
Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
Engage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
Supervise and direct the work of staff
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information
Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward