School-Based Clinical Supervisor , Carlow University Pittsburgh

The full-time School-Based Clinical Supervisor will work primarily in Woodland Hills and occasionally on the Carlow University Campus (in-person position) and directly manage student interns as they complete their clinical requirements on-site in the district in the newly created Carlow Woodland Hills Partnership Clinic. This position is responsible for leadership in the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of school-based mental health counseling services. These services are provided to promote students' personal development and psychological well-being and include individual and group counseling, outreach programming, training, consultation, crisis intervention and assessment. This position involves training and supervision of students and support staff, budget administration, and formulation of clinic policies and procedures. This is a 100% grant funded position. Annual review to determine continuation of grant, with a maximum of up to five years.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provides interaction and communication with Woodland Hills school personnel, families, students, and counselor trainees by coordinating the services of the Counseling Center. 
•  Ensures financial responsibility of the unit by preparing the budget and supervising all expenditures. 
• Promotes the personal and professional development of counselors-in-training by providing weekly individual, group, and live supervision of counseling services with individuals, groups and/or families.  
• Provides effective and appropriate school-based mental health services by planning, organizing, and implementing new counseling, training, and educational outreach interventions, as needed. Ensures that the needs of Woodland Hills students are addressed in emergency situations by coordinating and/or providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours, as needed. 
• Promotes communication within the Clinic by conducting regular group supervision meetings.  Provides monitoring of clinical records to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for clinical records. Communicates the function and mission of the Partnership Clinic by meeting with students, school personnel and families.  
• Provides for continuity of care by training, and supervising Clinic counselors in training  
• Provides clinical supervision for students operating under the supervisor’s license. 
• Actively participates in and contributes to staff planning, and evaluation of services and student performance. 
• Compiles data for annual reports and other reporting requirements. 
• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. 
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development seminars, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards. 
• Contributes to the overall success of the Partnership Clinic by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Grant PI’s. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED: 

• A master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program. 
• 3-credit graduate course or 45 comprehensive continuing education hours in clinical supervision, including clinical supervision models, ethics and legal issues in supervision, and gatekeeping and remediation strategies. 
• Documented graduate or continuing education in child and adolescent mental health counseling and/or interventions, parent consultation, and family counseling.   

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 5 years of post-master’s clinical mental health counseling experience.  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing clinical supervision.  
• Documented training in clinical supervision.  
• Experience facilitating child and adolescent counseling groups OR experience facilitating guidance and prevention lessons in a school setting. 

Preferred Experience 

• Experience with administrative responsibilities of running a mental health program or clinic. 
• Experience engaging in networking, marketing, and referral processes associated with managing a mental health program or clinic. 
• Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Licensure: Current PA LPC 
• Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain RPT certification, if they do not currently hold this credential. 

Preferred Licenses/Certifications 

• Supervisor credential - Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). 
• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) 

 
Why Carlow University?

• Culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all     
• Strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow is situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
 
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations. Carlow University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strive for a campus that reflects our urban setting and is inclusive of underrepresented groups to enhance our University community.
 
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature, working conditions and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, working conditions and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. In lieu of education and experience noted, an equivalent combination of the two may be considered.
 
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