Job Description

LEWISTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSJOB DESCRIPTIONName of Position: District Clinical SupervisorDepartment: Special EducationReports To: Special Education Director/Assistant DirectorSalary Range: $73,055 - $87,206Qualifications: LCSW, LCPC, MSW or Licensed PsychologistExperience in public school preferredAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and administratorsPossesses leadership abilityValid Maine drivers licenseGood organizational and management skillsDistinguishing Features of Work: This is a professional position requiring the ability to supervise, evaluate, monitor, and coordinate services for students with mental health and behavioral/emotional needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are needed.Responsibilities: Provide supervision and consultation to the district-employed clinicians.Oversee the implementation clinical IEP related services for students with Mental Health and Emotional Disabilities K-12. Maintain a spreadsheet shared with the Director/Assistant Director.Oversee all referrals to special education counseling, assign for assessment, and track outcomes.Collaborate with the Special Education Director and the IEP team when students with mental health/behavioral needs are being considered for more restrictive programming.Act as liaison to the central office regarding programming and staff issues and decisions. Meet regularly with the special education director/assistant director.Collaborate with the building administrators and coordinators re: mental health/behavior related services and staff issues and decisions.Have direct input into the evaluation process with the supervising administrators.Monitor counseling recommendations/referrals at the school and district level.Monitor counseling services by employed clinicians and contracted providers.Participate in screening interview applications and applicants for clinical staff.Assist with hiring and supervision of clinical staff.As needed, consult or coordinate with building administrators and clinicians re: referrals to hospitalization/crisis outreach, referrals to outside agencies, and assessment of students mental health status.Monitor, maintain and/or provide required training for staff of students with mental health/behavioral needs, as appropriate.Collaborate with families as well as outside service providers as needed (i.e.