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At Ebony’s Safe Space, we believe that every child, adolescent, and family deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive, and high-quality mental health services.
Founded in December 2022, Ebony’s Safe Space is a growing, community-based mental health organization serving children, adolescents, families, educators, and school communities throughout the Antelope Valley.
Our mission is to provide relatable, accessible, trauma-informed mental health and emotional wellness services that support individuals in developing the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve emotional well-being.
Through partnerships with local school districts and community organizations, we provide individual counseling, group therapy, parent workshops, professional development, clinical consultation, and other supportive mental health services.
We are committed to creating safe spaces where individuals feel heard, understood, respected, and empowered.

Now Hiring: Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Mental Health Services

Location: Palmdale, California (Antelope Valley)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: Starting salary is $83,000 to $90,000 (commensurate on clinical supervision experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evening hours as needed

Work Setting: Administrative Office and Partner School Sites

About Ebony’s Safe Space

At Ebony’s Safe Space, we believe that every child, adolescent, and family deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive, and high-quality mental health services.

Founded in December 2022, Ebony’s Safe Space is a growing, community-based mental health organization serving children, adolescents, families, educators, and school communities throughout the Antelope Valley.

Our mission is to provide relatable, accessible, trauma-informed mental health and emotional wellness services that support individuals in developing the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve emotional well-being.

Through partnerships with local school districts and community organizations, we provide individual counseling, group therapy, parent workshops, professional development, clinical consultation, and other supportive mental health services.

We are committed to creating safe spaces where individuals feel heard, understood, respected, and empowered.

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Clinical Supervisor to join our growing leadership team.

The Position

Ebony’s Safe Space is seeking a full-time Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Mental Health Services to provide clinical leadership, administrative oversight, and professional development to our team of mental health professionals.

This position is primarily responsible for providing direct clinical supervision to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs), Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs), and other eligible prelicensed clinicians, as well as clinical consultation and support to mental health support interns and other assigned staff.

The Clinical Supervisor will ensure that clinicians provide high-quality, ethical, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and families.

In addition to clinical supervision, the supervisor will monitor staff productivity, review clinical documentation, support case management, assist with program implementation, and collaborate with school personnel and organizational leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical professional who demonstrates strong leadership, sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to support staff while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision and Staff Development

• Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, Associate Clinical Social Workers, and other eligible prelicensed clinicians in accordance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) regulations.
• Facilitate weekly individual, triadic, and/or group clinical supervision as appropriate.
• Provide clinical consultation and professional guidance to mental health support interns and other assigned mental health staff.
• Support clinicians in developing clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, crisis management, and documentation skills.
• Provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor clinicians’ progress toward professional development goals and clinical competency.
• Maintain appropriate supervision agreements, documentation, and records consistent with BBS requirements.
• Promote a supportive, collaborative, and professional environment where staff feel comfortable discussing clinical concerns, challenges, and areas for growth.

Clinical Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Monitor assigned clinicians’ productivity, caseload management, and compliance with organizational documentation standards.
• Review clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, safety plans, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, clinically appropriate, completed within required timelines, and consistent with Ebony’s Safe Space policies and applicable professional standards.
• Provide feedback and corrective guidance when documentation does not meet established expectations.
• Assist with implementing quality improvement strategies to strengthen clinical service delivery.
• Identify clinical training needs and recommend professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, mandated reporting obligations, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Staff Performance and Accountability

• Monitor and assess the clinical performance and professional development of assigned staff.
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding clinical competency, documentation, professionalism, and adherence to organizational expectations.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership regarding staff performance concerns.
• Assist with developing and monitoring performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Participate in employee evaluations and provide recommendations regarding professional development and performance.
• Promote professional accountability while maintaining a supportive, solution-focused supervisory approach.

School-Based Mental Health Program Oversight

• Provide clinical oversight to assigned clinicians delivering individual and group mental health services at partnering school sites.
• Monitor clinician caseloads, referrals, student engagement, and continuity of services.
• Collaborate with school-based coordinators and organizational leadership to support appropriate student assignments and caseload distribution.
• Ensure that clinical services are delivered consistently and align with established program expectations.
• Support clinicians in addressing school-based clinical challenges, including student behavior concerns, emotional dysregulation, trauma exposure, family engagement, and crisis intervention.
• Assist with clinical planning and coordination of school-based individual and group therapy services.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, social workers, and other designated personnel to support student mental health needs while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Participate in school-based meetings and consultations as needed.
• Assist with maintaining positive and professional relationships with partnering school districts.

Clinical Consultation and Case Management

• Facilitate regular clinical consultation meetings to discuss complex cases, ethical considerations, treatment challenges, and clinical interventions.
• Support clinicians in utilizing evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, trauma-informed interventions, and other appropriate treatment approaches.
• Provide clinical guidance regarding diagnostic impressions, treatment planning, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Assist clinicians in managing cases involving trauma, grief and loss, behavioral concerns, family conflict, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
• Support clinicians in recognizing when additional interventions, referrals, or higher levels of care may be necessary.
• Promote culturally responsive clinical practices that acknowledge the experiences, identities, strengths, and needs of the children and families served.

Program Collaboration and Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate directly with the CEO, school-based coordinator, and other organizational leaders to support effective clinical operations.
• Participate in leadership meetings, staff meetings, and program planning discussions.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve clinical workflows, communication, and service delivery.
• Support implementation of organizational policies, clinical procedures, and program expectations.
• Assist with onboarding and clinical orientation of newly hired clinicians.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical trainings and professional development activities.
• Support the organization’s commitment to measurable outcomes, quality improvement, and client satisfaction.
• Promote the mission, values, and professional standards of Ebony’s Safe Space.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related mental health field.
• Current, active, and unrestricted California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Meets all California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) supervisor eligibility requirements, including completion of the mandatory initial 15-hour supervision training course prior to start date.
• Maintains an active, valid, and unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist) continuously for a minimum of two (2) years. 
• Experience providing direct clinical supervision to prelicensed mental health professionals.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and clinical judgment skills.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in school-based, outpatient, or community mental health settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed mental health interventions.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and professional ethical standards.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, address performance concerns, and support professional growth.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance coverage (mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with CA Labor Code § 2802).
• Ability to travel daily between the administrative office and designated school sites throughout the Antelope Valley area. 
• Physical ability to conduct site visits, navigate school campuses, and perform administrative work in office settings.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment LiveScan background check (fingerprinting) and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) check in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
• Negative TB (Tuberculosis) test clearance within required California timelines prior to start date.
• Completion of California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience supervising associate clinicians.
• Previous experience in a school-based mental health supervisory or management position.
• Experience supervising MSW interns or other graduate-level mental health trainees.
• Familiarity with school district partnerships and school-based mental health program implementation.
• Experience with clinical quality assurance, program evaluation, and outcome measurement.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive approaches to serving historically underserved communities.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Work Schedule and Expectations

• Full-time salaried position, 40 hours per week.
• Regular schedule Monday through Friday.
• Position requires a consistent presence at the Ebony’s Safe Space administrative office and designated school sites.
• Occasional evening meetings, workshops, or community events may be required.
• Attendance at scheduled leadership meetings, staff meetings, clinical consultations, and professional development activities is expected.
• Ability to maintain timely communication with supervisees, administrative personnel, and organizational leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

Ebony’s Safe Space is committed to providing competitive compensation and supporting our team’s health and professional growth: 

Salary Range: $83,000 – $90,000 per year

Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (CA compliant), and paid recognized holidays

Professional Support: Mileage reimbursement for work travel between sites (per IRS rates), allowance for clinical continuing education units (CEUs), and licensing fee support

Work Schedule: Regular Monday–Friday schedule with occasional pre-scheduled evening events

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ebony’s Safe Space values diversity, cultural humility, equity, and inclusion.

We recognize the importance of providing mental health services that reflect the communities we serve and understand the unique experiences of children and families from historically underserved populations.

Ebony’s Safe Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state (FEHA), or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Join Our Team

If you are a licensed mental health professional who is passionate about developing clinicians, strengthening school-based mental health services, and supporting children and families, we encourage you to apply.

At Ebony’s Safe Space, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization dedicated to creating meaningful change in the lives of children, families, and communities.