Therapist Clinical Supervisor
Job Description
*Headwaters Behavioral Health is leading a powerful movement to meet the rising mental health needs of Idaho’s youth and we’re looking for a compassionate, driven Therapist Clinical Supervisor to help shape brighter futures.*
In this vital leadership role, you’ll provide expert clinical supervision, mentor a dedicated team of mental health therapists, and ensure each adolescent receives personalized, high-quality care. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful individual, family, and group therapy alongside wellness programming and educational support that keeps youth engaged and growing.
If you’re ready to be part of a mission-driven team that’s changing lives, empowering families, and redefining adolescent mental health care in Idaho, we want to hear from you.
*Why Join Us?*
This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team creating life-changing outcomes for teens across Idaho.
Our brand-new facility, built in a residential neighborhood, in Idaho Falls provides a level of adolescent mental healthcare never before available in the state. Designed for youth ages 12–17, the center offers a safe, home-like setting where teens can stabilize during a mental health crisis and develop the tools they need to manage their illness and thrive long-term. With space for up to 38 patients, we prioritize family involvement throughout treatment, resulting in stronger, more sustainable outcomes.
At Headwaters Behavioral Health, you’ll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
Learn more at https://headwatersbehavioralhealth.com/
*Responsibilities*
* Supervise therapists per IDAPA and Joint Commission standards; maintain documentation and compliance.
* Verify therapist credentials and oversee training and competency evaluations.
* Manage treatment plans, review clinical documentation, and ensure quality and compliance.
* Consult on interventions, case conceptualization, and crisis management.
* Participate in Performance Improvement activities and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
* Ensure adherence to behavior management, restraint rules, and least-restrictive interventions.
* Manage a limited caseload and provide staff training in best practices and trauma-informed care.
* Uphold ethics, confidentiality, and integrate specialized interventions (Polyvagal, EMDR, HeartMath).
* Lead process groups and provide adolescent-focused psychotherapy.
*Qualifications*
* Master’s or higher degree in a behavioral science field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy).
* Idaho licensure as LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or similar per IDAPA 16.04.18.215.
* Three (3+) years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families.
* Two (2+) years of staff supervision in a clinical setting.
* Clear criminal background check per IDAPA 16.05.06.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and residential treatment standards.
* Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
* Preferred: Experience with Polyvagal Theory, EMDR/BLS, and HeartMath.
_*Headwaters Behavioral Health – Adolescent Treatment Facility is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.*_
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you at to discuss the next steps.
Education:
* Master’s (Required)
Experience:
* Mental health counseling: 3 years (Required)
* Senior leadership: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or other professional license (Required)
Work Location: In person