Clinical Supervisor (QMHP) in Behavioral Health & Homeless Assistance

Position Overview The Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office (CTSO) employs a Clinical Supervisor (QMHP) in Behavioral Health & Homeless Assistance who provides vital clinical direction, case consultation, and operational oversight across the Township’s programs. About 60% of the position is dedicated to clinical oversight of the Township’s new peer-led Living Room Program (LRP), and 40% provides clinical oversight and social work coaching to the Bridge to Home (homeless services) and CARES (rapid assistance) teams. Cunningham Township is a public office providing assistance for residents facing housing insecurity and homelessness, unemployment, disability, and food insecurity. Our diverse team is dedicated to advocating for and with our neighbors in need, guided by the principles of social justice, equity, cooperation, and love. The QMHP ensures high-quality, trauma-informed social service provision through leadership that empowers and learns from participants, staff, and community partners Duties and Responsibilities Living Room Program Component (60%): ● Provide immediate clinical backup, consultation, and required diagnostic oversight for the peer-led Living Room Program in strict compliance with Illinois Administrative Code Rule 132/140 guidelines. ● Conduct mental health assessments (MHA) and crisis de-escalation when clinically indicated, ensuring a welcoming, low-stimulus, non-institutional environment that supports emotional healing. ● Provide professional coaching and supportive supervision to Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) and peer recovery staff, actively protecting the integrity and non-clinical nature of the peer support role. ● Assist guests in crisis with developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and navigating warm hand-offs to external treatment facilities or community providers. ● Maintain up-to-date policies, procedures, and clinical log documents in full alignment with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) 510-RTLR grant compliance guidelines. Bridge to Home & CARES Clinical Oversight (40%) ● Provide professional social work supervision, case consultation, and clinical coaching for case managers on the Bridge to Home (homeless services) and CARES (rapid assistance) teams. ● Support the assistance teams in executing, managing, and troubleshooting complex cases involving chronic homelessness, acute trauma, substance use, severe mental health conditions, and complex life circumstances. ● Review, consult on, and sign off on participant care plans and resource interventions, utilizing a trauma-informed "screening in" approach focused on long-term resident success. ● Assist the Leadership Team in tracking program outcomes, collecting metrics for grant reporting, and leading continuous program improvements that integrate feedback from participants. General Leadership & Human Resources ● Act as a Field Instructor for Social Work Student Interns as needed, coordinating internship learning plans in alignment with both educational standards and organizational goals. ● Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse, elder abuse, and the abuse of adults with disabilities. ● Identify employee training needs, source professional development resources, and represent the Township before public bodies and regional provider committees as assigned. Qualifications Include: ● Must meet the Illinois Rule 132 requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Qualified applicants typically include licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, registered nurses, occupational therapists, or individuals with a qualifying master's degree and the required supervised clinical training or mental health experience. ● 3+ years of professional experience in crisis stabilization, mobile crisis response, psychiatric rehabilitation, or intensive homeless service case management. Prior experience providing clinical supervision or professional coaching is preferred. ● Deep commitment to equity, social justice, and ending housing insecurity. Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, Housing First methodologies, harm reduction, and collaborative team building. Demonstrated proficiency working respectfully with people of all economic, racial, and gender identities.Ability to effectively organize, complete, and evaluate multiple assignments. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills. ● Strong work ethic, good judgment, and a results-oriented approach. ● Ability to follow policy and procedures, and hold participant information in strict confidence. ● Ability to adapt to changing environments and new technologies. ● Digital office skills including: Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs Preferred Qualifications: ● Illinois clinical licensure in good standing (LCSW, LCPC) is highly preferred, or holding an LSW/LPC with a verified timeline to achieve full clinical licensure within 1 year of hire. ● Spanish or French language proficiency Benefits: ● Cunningham Township offers a generous benefit package including 16 paid holidays, 26 paid days off, pension retirement program, 100% health coverage, professional development, and employee wellness fund. Work Environment: ● Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm ● Some evening and weekend work is required. ● CTSO is committed to employee health and a healthy work/life/family balance.