Supervisor, Psychotherapist (LCSW or LPC)- Children's Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health Children’s Psychotherapist Supervisor will help fill the need for accessible, evidence-based psychotherapy services for underserved children in the local Austin community.

The psychotherapist supervisor will work collaboratively with pediatricians, medical assistants, nurses, and community health workers onsite to assist in caring for a diverse group of pediatric patients with a variety of medical and behavioral health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and traumatic stress/complex developmental trauma.

This position will serve as the behavioral health lead of the newly established Foster Care Center of Excellence at CommUnityCare, providing consultation and training for other team members, as well as therapeutic interventions for patients.

Experience supporting children with developmental trauma is vital, and experience with youth and families in foster care is highly preferred. This position will serve as a fundamental member of the child’s healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Essential FunctionsCommit to learning and practicing episodic, time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapies with patients aged 17 and under, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).

Provides expertise and consultation to care team on psychosocial needs of patients within Foster Care Center of Excellence.

Provides direct supervision to assigned psychotherapists, including establishing work priorities, monitoring performance and service delivery, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, completing performance evaluations, participating in hiring and onboarding, addressing performance concerns, and supporting team member development.

Ensures assigned team members comply with clinical standards, documentation requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Using independent clinical judgement, conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for children and adolescents, including diagnostic evaluations, risk assessments, and treatment planning. Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, ensuring plans are updated at regular intervals.

Evaluate and track treatment responses and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms. Support the mental and behavioral health care of patients referred by the pediatrician. Closely coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.

Facilitate patient and family engagement and follow-up care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal standards.

Educate caregivers on child mental health conditions, treatment strategies, and behavioral support techniquesSeek consultation/supervision from team clinical leaders on complex cases when clinically appropriate.

Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected and who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health careFacilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e. g., mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).

Develop and complete relapse prevention self-management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload. Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines, confidentiality laws, and billing requirementsAct as a trainer to team members in Trauma Focused CBT

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Master's Degree (higher degree accepted) Social Work Required Or Master's Degree (higher degree accepted) Counseling RequiredWork Experience
• 3 years Clinical experience with children/teens, including those who have experienced trauma. Required And 1 year Experience with measurement-based, evidence-based behavioral health care - Preferred

LCSW In state of Texas Upon Hire Required Or LPC In state of Texas Upon Hire Required