Description The City of Fremont's Human Services Department is recruiting for: Clinical Supervisor (Aging and Family Services) VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE The Department The Human Services Department works to support a vibrant community through the creation and maintenance of services that empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage self-sufficiency, enhances neighborhoods and fosters a high quality of life. The Department values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, building community partnerships, mutual respect and diversity. Our staff finds their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly they enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. The Position The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative leadership to the Aging and Family Services Division. The mission of the Aging and Family Services Division is to foster a high quality of life for older adults through its Senior Support Services. The Senior Support Services employs a team of caring professionals from diverse backgrounds which include social workers, a public health nurse, counselors, and peers who will work closely with other department staff to provide cohesive wrap-around services for older adults and their families. Application Process The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m., May 23, 2025. The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box. Selection Process The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 26, 2025. Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing [email protected]. Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: [email protected]. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. ______________________________________________________________________ Clinical Supervisor Class Specifications Essential Functions All Assignments: * Works in close collaboration with peer Clinical Supervisor(s) to develop and implement consistent standards and practices in clinical operations across mental health/social work teams. * Ensures that staff remains current in the professional, legal and ethical standards of the profession. * Supervises the clinical work of professional and paraprofessional staff and interns engaged in the identification and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems or resource coordination and casework. * Reviews existing operations and recommends and implements new/changed policies and procedures in response to changing client and organizational needs. * Participates in the development of department goals and objectives. * Screens client applicants and recommends appropriate assignments to staff. * Reviews staff performance and recommends appropriate action. * Contacts institutions, hospitals and private practitioners for purposes of client placement, treatment or service coordination. * Plans, organizes and implements the intern program in collaboration with peer Clinical Supervisor(s). * Develops, implements and oversees a training program for both clinical and paraprofessional staff. * Orients staff to division and department operations. * Designs and implements customer satisfaction feedback systems, reports and recommends change strategies based on customer need. Counseling Assignments: * Conducts staff conference for peer review of cases. * Supervises casework for families and individuals. * Conducts non-crisis psychotherapy as required. Social Work Assignments: * Conducts staff conference for peer review of cases. * Supervises casework for families and individuals. * Assumes responsibility for cases with special circumstances. Marginal Functions * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications All Assignments: Knowledge of: The principles and practices of crisis intervention; planning, development and implementation of comprehensive care/treatment plans, practices and techniques of interviewing for diagnostic assessment of clients; theories and techniques of clinical supervision and training; legal and ethical guidelines related to the practice and administration of programs; and the laws, rules and regulations governing the supervision of professional staff, paraprofessionals and interns; conflict resolution and group dynamics; community mental health/social service resources. Ability to: Provide clinical supervision of interns and unlicensed staff and clinical consultation for licensed/professional staff; assist staff to develop and implement appropriate care/treatment plans; train interns to document client work through case/treatment notes; assist staff and interns in establishing effective relationships with clients from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds and age groups; understand, explain and comply with laws, rules, regulations and professional practices governing program services and operations; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, agencies, service providers, institutions and private practitioners; participate in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures; evaluate staff effectiveness in assessing and treating clients; prepare concise narrative and statistical reports using word processing and spreadsheet technologies; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; conduct research; design client satisfaction measurement instruments and mechanisms; and analyze program effectiveness and develop appropriate change strategies based on client satisfaction feedback. Counseling Assignment: Knowledge of: Professional standards, practices and techniques in the field of mental health; theories, principles and practices of clinical psychology in the treatment of individuals, couples, families and children; psychological and socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; and a variety of clinical theoretical orientations and treatment modalities with an emphasis on family systems; group therapy practices. Ability to: Assess undefined, potentially complex situations and determine use of appropriate diagnostic tools to assess psychosocial needs of clients; perform counseling and group/individual psychotherapy. Social Work Assignment: Knowledge of: Professional standards, practices and techniques in the field of social work; principles and practices relating to individual and group services (casework) with older adults and their families; theories of human behavior and gerontology; individual and group behavior; human growth, development, and family relationships; and medical, psychological and socio-economic factors affecting individuals and intergenerational families; group dynamics and the practices and techniques needed to work effectively with therapeutic and support groups. Ability to: Assess undefined, potentially complex situations and use diagnostic tools to assess physical and psychosocial needs of clients; implement a social work system that encourages individuals and families to take responsibility for their own decisions from appropriate options and choices, and that empowers clients to take an active role in the development and implementation of positive outcomes. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. Education/Experience Any combination of education and/or experience, which has provided the knowledge and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Possession of a master's degree in clinical psychology, social work or a closely related field and five years of counseling or social work experience, two years of which have included the supervision of licensed/professional staff. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements Counseling: possession of a license as an MFCC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist is required. Social Work: possession of a license as an LCSW is required. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities. Physical and Environmental Demands Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66% Sitting: Constant Walking: Occasional Standing: Occasional Bending (neck): Frequent Bending (waist): Rare Squatting: Rare Climbing: Rare Kneeling: Rare Crawling: Never Jumping: Never Balancing: Never Twisting (neck): Occasional Twisting (waist): Never Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional Reach - above shoulder level: Rare Push/pull: Up to 10 lbs. Rare - setting up conference room 11 to 25 lbs. Rare - setting up conference room 26 to 50 lbs. Rare - setting up conference room 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Lifting: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Coordination: Eye-hand: Required Eye-hand-foot: Required Driving: Not required Vision: Acuity, near: Required Acuity, far: Not required Depth perception: Required Accommodation: Not required Color vision: Required Field of vision: Required Talking: Face-to-face contact: Required Verbal contact w/others: Required Public: Required Hearing: Normal conversation: Required Telephone communication: Required Earplugs required: Not required Work environment: Works indoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others. Class Code: 6945 FLSA: Exempt EEOC Code: 2 Barg. Unit: FAME Probation: 12 months Rev.: 01/06 The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance. To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary 01 Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. * Yes * No 02 How many years of professional counseling or social work experience do you have? * Less than 1 year * 1 year to less than 3 years * 3 years to less than 5 years * 5 years to less than 7 years * 7 years or more 03 How many years of professional experience do you have supervising licensed/professional staff? * Less than 1 year * 1 year to less than 2 years * 2 years to less than 3 years * 3 years to less than 4 years * 4 years or more 04 This position requires a Master's degree. Please list your degree and field of study below. 05 Do you possess a currently valid California Driver's License? * Yes * No 06 Check the type of license(s) you possess (must be currently valid). * LMFT/LPCC * LCSW * Clinical Psychologist * Other (list below) * None of the above 07 If you responded "other" to the question above, please list your license(s) below. 08 Please describe any experience you have working with older adults and older adult programs. Limit your response to 500 words or less. 09 Please describe your experience supervising staff and interns. Limit your response to 500 words or less. 10 Describe your experience working with diverse communities. Please provide an example. Limit your response to 500 words or less. 11 Describe any experience you have with contract management. What were your responsibilities? Limit your response to 500 words or less. 12 Describe any experience working with electronic health records (EHR). Limit your response to 500 words or less. Required Question Employer City of Fremont Address 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B Fremont, California, 94538 Phone 510-494-4660 Website http://www.fremont.gov/cityjobs