Community Support Supervisor
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Community Support Supervisor

Community Support Supervisor

Hopewell Center for Children | St. Louis, MO | Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION
Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center grew out of a 30-year history of service. In 1988, Yeatman / Union-Sarah transferred its assets to Hopewell Center under the leadership of its founder, Dr. Amanda L. Murphy. In the fall of 2009, the board of directors of Hopewell Center elected to change the name of the organization to Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center to honor its founder and CEO. Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) since 1979, ALM Hopewell Center provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adults in the northern and central parts of the City of St. Louis and North St. Louis City. A professional mental health staff serves a growing caseload of 2,800 patients, of which greater than ninety-five percent are chronically mentally ill and suffering from major psychiatric disorders. Hopewell Center operates a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center and a Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center for adults and youth. Many services are provided at schools. Emergency services, including a crisis bed and mobile outreach, are available twenty-four hours per day. A multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors, social workers, educators, and support staff work diligently to carry out the mission of providing comprehensive care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities:
Hopewell Center has an immediate opening for a Community Support Supervisor for our CPRC Children's Department. This position manages a team of seven to eight Community Support Specialists who provide direct care to individuals with chronic mental illness. Specific tasks include:
Providing clinical supervision regarding all aspects of client care
Providing training and support to the team
Overseeing the quality of documentation
Ensuring all regulatory and compliance guidelines are adhered to.

Education/ Requirements:
A Master�s Degree in Social Work or Counseling or a related field is required.
Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor is preferred.
3-5 years of experience working in a related field such as a psychosocial clubhouse, supported employment or educational program, clinic, or other relevant social service or mental health program with 2 or more years progressive experience as a supervisor or program director is strongly preferred.