Position: Clinical Supervisor for the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship 

Supervisor: QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program Manager

Hours: Contract

Compensation:  $200.00 per supervision contact hour

Clinical Supervisors for the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship are responsible, depending on specific supervision role, for providing individual and/or group supervision to associate therapists pursuing licensure.  Clinical Supervisors will work closely with the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program Manager and PMHW leadership.

About QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising:  A Post-Masters Fellowship Program for Queer, Non-Binary, and/or BIPOC Identifying Pre-Licensed Therapists:  

The launch of this program is partially funded through the BHWI Clinical Supervision Expansion Program Round 2.  Through this grant, PMHW plans to build upon our successful eight year record of offering high-quality clinical supervision and clinical services. We are proposing the addition of two new clinical supervision cohorts that focus on providing rigorous specialized training that is culturally and linguistically specific and responsive to communities that are underserved, specifically Communities of Color and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.

One cohort will be a Communities of Color affinity track consisting of four associates and the second cohort will be an LGBTQIA2S+ affinity track also consisting of four associates. The defined boundaries of each cohort is arbitrary;  our intention is to account for intersectional identities for a total of 8 pre-licensed associates to participate.  Cohorts will require a commitment of at least sixteen months from start date. Associates will receive at least one hour of individual supervision per week, two hours of group supervision every other week, and two hours of didactic seminars every other week. This exceeds the minimum standards set forward by the relevant licensing boards (e.g. Board of Licensed Social Workers, etc.) but is consistent with our existing model of supervision for all pre-licensed practitioners.

Associates will be paired with supervisors who identify as either of Communities of Color or LGBTQIA2S+ or with a demonstrated record of providing culturally specific and responsive services to either or both of these groups. Additionally, we plan to engage our current supervisors and contract external supervisors as well as experts in the field to provide the bi-weekly didactic seminars.

Associates will be employed and required to complete at least 20 clinical encounters per week (or 230 contacts per calendar quarter). This is three hours less than standard requirements for full time clinicians to account for time required in supervision and training.

This proposed model differs from our existing model due to the presence of the two affinity tracks as well as the increased amount of specialized training and supervision associates will receive throughout their sixteen months. Additionally unlike the traditional supervision model where associates pay for supervision, associates participating in our proposed program will not be charged for supervision (individual and group) with these costs covered by grant funding along with additional leveraged funds from PMHW.

Our proposed model will serve to meet the intent and purpose of Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative and its Clinical Supervision Program by offering new supervision opportunities to clinicians with experience providing culturally and linguistically responsive care as well as providing training and supervision to associates that is rooted in health equity and culturally-based practices to address the diverse needs of Communities of Color and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Ultimately our belief is this will result in an increase in our internal capacity to meet the needs of Communities who are Underserved as well as an increased number of clinicians across Oregon’s behavioral health system trained to meet the diverse needs of communities in Oregon who have been harmed by historical and contemporary injustices.

In general, the primary responsibilities for contracted Clinical Supervisors for the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program may include:

1. Providing clinical supervision to the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellows: The clinical supervisor will be responsible for providing individual and group supervision to the fellows. This may include reviewing their clinical work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development.  Individual Clinical Supervisors meet with their supervisee for at least one hour weekly.  Group Supervisors hold a two hour group supervision on a biweekly basis with up to 4 supervisees.
2. Ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards: The clinical supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that the fellows adhere to ethical and legal standards in their clinical work. They may need to review clinical documentation, provide guidance on ethical dilemmas, and ensure that the fellows are aware of relevant laws and regulations.
3. Supporting the professional development of the fellows: The clinical supervisor will be responsible for supporting the professional development of the fellows. This may include providing guidance on career development, supporting their clinical writing, and providing networking opportunities.
4. Collaborating with the program staff: The clinical supervisor will be expected to collaborate with the program staff to ensure that the program is meeting its goals and objectives. They may need to attend meetings, provide input on program design and evaluation, and communicate with the program staff on a regular basis.
5. Maintaining documentation: The clinical supervisor will be responsible for maintaining documentation related to their supervision of the fellows. This includes reviewing and co-signing progress notes, supervision notes, and evaluations of the fellows’ clinical work.
6. Continuing education: The clinical supervisor may be expected to participate in continuing education activities to maintain their clinical skills and knowledge. They may also need to stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in the field.

Overall, the contracted clinical supervisors for the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program will play a critical role in supporting the professional development and clinical skills of the fellows, ensuring ethical and legal standards are met, and collaborating with the program staff to ensure the success of the program.

Clinical Supervisors will be expected to:

• Be available for an initial orientation and complete all self study orientation modules, completed online. 
• Be credentialed with all insurance plans with which PMHW contracts.  PMHW will take care of this process on behalf of the Clinical Supervisor, however the Clinical Supervisor will be expected to provide all necessary information and documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend a monthly supervisors meeting.
• Review and co-sign all clinical documentation in the expected timeframe.
• Report hours worked in the PMHW payroll system, (Gusto), in the expected timeframe.
• Generally seek to understand and support the mission and vision of PMHW and the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program.

Performance Requirements: 

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment planning, and engagement of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric services.
• Knowledge of principles of case conceptualization and diagnostic justification.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins. 
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn practice policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn medical terminology associated with specific role
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic insurance terminology and procedures associated with providing clinical services within an insurance-based practice.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, for effective and appropriate communication.
• Knowledge of web-based computer programs and applications in an Apple/Mac environment
• Knowledge of and capacity to strengthen skills for working in Google Workspace.

Skills: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.
• Appropriately and effectively assess and treat behavioral and affective disorders, with an emphasis on relational and process intervention models.
• Assess risk for harm to self or others at intake as well as throughout the course of treatment.
• Maintain current and comprehensive clinical documentation compliant with Oregon Health Authority requirements. 
• Coordination of care with multiple providers, both within the practice and at other facilities.
• Welcome and utilize feedback with interest and curiosity from peers, colleagues, managers and directors, as well as in supervision and consultation settings.
• Demonstrate competence in leadership, wellness, oversight and evaluation of services, staff development, service planning, case management and coordination, utilization of community resources, group, family, and individual therapy or counseling, documentation and rationale for service, to promote intended outcomes and implementation of PMHW policies.
• Remain up-to-date with current PMHW goals and policies, and requirements set forth by PMHW contracted insurance companies.
• Respond with appropriate level of urgency to issues raised by practitioners, prioritize importance, and resolve issues or delegate as appropriate.
• Model through behaviors and attitudes the values that reflect and are consistent with the policies and values of PMHW.

Abilities: 

• Maintain a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information and follow all guidelines set by HIPAA
• Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.
• Remain up-to-date with current PMHW goals and policies, and requirements set forth by PMHW contracted insurance companies.
• Respond with appropriate level of urgency to issues raised by practitioners, prioritize importance, and resolve issues or delegate as appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing training opportunities provided by Portland Mental Health & Wellness and elsewhere to improve skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and engagement of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric services that emphasize the mission, vision and values of Portland Mental Health & Wellness.
• Model through behaviors and attitudes the values that reflect and are consistent with the policies and values of PMHW.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member, and to communicate clearly, compassionately, and respectfully, with medical and mental health professionals, as well as with administrative support staff.

• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands within the work environment. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, time, and responsibilities effectively, as well as to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. 
• Ability to function proficiently in a web-based computer environment.
• Comfortable working paperless, using and saving files electronically

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. 

Work Environment: When working from a PMHW office, the position is in a well-lighted office environment. Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Must be able to see, hear, carry, bend, sit, and use a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to focus in an open office environment which may include direct or indirect interruptions.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Ability to tolerate mental and emotional distress as an anticipated aspect of the position. May require working under stressful conditions. 

This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as the practice’s needs evolve. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of every job.

The requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. By signing below, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the Essential Functions of this job, with or without accommodation. If an accommodation is needed, you acknowledge that you have been given an opportunity to discuss this with Human Resources.