Clinical Supervisor I or II (San Diego, CA)
National University
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Posted April 4, 2026
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- In addition to providing clinical supervision, the supervisor may support program coordination efforts including referral and intake management, client assignment, quality assurance activities, training, and collaborative engagement with community and institutional partners.
- Clinical Supervision and Direct Support
- Provides weekly individual, triadic, and/or group clinical supervision to master’s-level practicum students, clinical trainees (PsyD students), and/or Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs, in accordance with BBS, BOP, and University policies.
- Assist with crisis consultation and risk assessment support for supervisees.
- Reviews and audits clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal/ethical standards, as well as other relevant program-required information, forms, and/or documentation.
- Provide written and/or verbal evaluations of supervisees' clinical and professional development progress.
- May participate in student remediation processes.
- Support the integration of evidence-based practices and culturally responsive approaches in clinical services and supervision.
- Collaborate with program leadership to identify training needs and assist in planning/leading targeted trainings or workshops for supervisees.
- Program Coordination and Partnership
- Participates in coordination of program operations including referral management, intake processing, and assignment of clients to appropriate clinicians.
- Collaborates with community partners, educational institutions, and internal stakeholders to support program goals, including representing the program at meetings to maintain positive relationships and promote services.
- Participate in quality assurance activities (e.g., chart audits, outcome monitoring) and collaborate with leadership to identify service gaps, support compliance efforts, and recommend program improvements.
- Administrative and Leadership Communication
- Maintain regular communication with OPT leadership regarding supervisee progress, concerns, and clinic operations, as needed.
- Contributes in mandatory meetings to discuss supervisees’ progress, clinical issues, and concerns; and any other meetings and trainings as necessary or required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: NA
Commitments
The programs require a commitment of 10 to 25 hours per week.
The clinicians who participate in these programs are seeking hours towards graduation and/or licensure and may be enrolled in National University as well as other University Graduate Programs.
Commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging therapists.
Must have and maintain own malpractice insurance coverage; proof required.
Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.
Knowledge of outcome-based supervision models and the ability to help supervisees link clinical interventions to measurable outcomes.
Skills in crisis management, including assessing and managing client risk and supporting supervisees in these processes.
Commitment to quality assurance practices, including documentation review, clinical outcomes tracking, and service delivery standards.
Technology & Additional Skills
Location: Remote/Office/Hybrid/San Diego Bay Area
Travel: Infrequent travel to campus for on-site supervision may be required.
Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position.
The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency.
Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.
For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu.
For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve.
National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students.
We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community.
With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
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Requirements
- Must have and maintain active California license as LMFT, LCSW, and/or LPCC; two (2) years of licensure required; five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred.
- Proof of licensure required.
- Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred.
- Proof of training required.
- Must have and maintain active California license as Clinical Psychologist; two (2) years of licensure required, five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred; proof of licensure required.
- Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred.
- Proof of training required.
- Clinical experience (psychotherapy and/or supervision) in school-based or community mental health settings preferred; experience applying trauma-informed care principles strongly preferred.
- Strong skills in documentation, and client advocacy.
- Commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging therapists.
- Must have and maintain own malpractice insurance coverage; proof required.
- Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.
- Legal, Ethical, and Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrated understanding of BBS and BOP regulatory and legal guidelines related to supervision and clinical practice.
- Solid working knowledge of ethics, counseling skills, and assessment within the scope of individual, group, child, adolescent, and adult populations.
- Knowledge of outcome-based supervision models and the ability to help supervisees link clinical interventions to measurable outcomes.
- Skills in crisis management, including assessing and managing client risk and supporting supervisees in these processes.
- Commitment to quality assurance practices, including documentation review, clinical outcomes tracking, and service delivery standards.
- Clinical Supervision And Program Coordination Skills
- Ability to adapt supervision style to developmental level and learning needs of individual supervisees.
- Proficiency in coordinating multiple clinical and administrative priorities in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
- Ability to foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and mental health agencies.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage workflows involving referrals, client assignments, and supervisee case management.
- Proficient in basic Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of EHR software preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Required And Preferred Clinical Experience
- Clinical experience (psychotherapy and/or supervision) in school-based or community mental health settings preferred; experience applying trauma-informed care principles strongly preferred.
- Experience contributing to program development or clinical training curriculum, preferred.
- Strong skills in documentation, and client advocacy.
- Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish, preferred.
- Proficient in basic Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of EHR software preferred.
Education
- (Not required) – PsyD students (first-year pre-practicum/practicum 1 and/or externship placement)
- (Not required) – MFT/PCC/SW trainees (pre-licensed, graduate level)
- (Not required) – Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs (post-graduate)
- (Not required) – The clinicians who participate in these programs are seeking hours towards graduation and/or licensure and may be enrolled in National University as well as other University Graduate Programs.
- (Not required) – Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, or Clinical Psychology, or equivalent, required.
- (Not required) – Must have and maintain active California license as LMFT, LCSW, and/or LPCC; two (2) years of licensure required; five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred.
- (Not required) – Proof of licensure required.
- (Not required) – Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred.
- (Not required) – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required; APA accredited program, preferred.
- (Not required) – Must have and maintain active California license as Clinical Psychologist; two (2) years of licensure required, five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred; proof of licensure required.
- (Not required) – Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred.
- (Not required) – Clinical experience (psychotherapy and/or supervision) in school-based or community mental health settings preferred; experience applying trauma-informed care principles strongly preferred.
Compensation Range:
Hourly: $31.19 - $40.54
Position Summary
The programs require a commitment of 10 to 25 hours per week.
This position may be filled at Level I or Level II based on experience. Please review the requirements in the Education and Experience section to see the qualifications for each level.
Under clinical program leadership within the Office of Professional Training (OPT), the supervisor will support the:
JFKSOPSS Counseling Center, which provides low-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in San Diego, CA.
Michael Harris Community Counseling Program (MHCCP), which provides no-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in Contra Costa and Solano County.
ENLACES Community Counseling Program (ECCP), which provides no-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in San Diego County (Chula Vista & National City).
Nursed Managed Clinic (NMC), in which students will gain practicum experience working in an interdisciplinary team with the NMC’s nurses providing services to the community in San Diego.
by providing clinical supervision of:
PsyD students (first-year pre-practicum/practicum 1 and/or externship placement)
MFT/PCC/SW trainees (pre-licensed, graduate level)
Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs (post-graduate)
The clinicians who participate in these programs are seeking hours towards graduation and/or licensure and may be enrolled in National University as well as other University Graduate Programs.
This position may also support other JFKSOPSS, National University community service programs, such as the Psychological Assessment Clinic (PAC), which provides low-cost clinical assessments to the community. In addition to providing clinical supervision, the supervisor may support program coordination efforts including referral and intake management, client assignment, quality assurance activities, training, and collaborative engagement with community and institutional partners.
Essential Functions :
Clinical Supervision and Direct Support
Provides weekly individual, triadic, and/or group clinical supervision to master’s-level practicum students, clinical trainees (PsyD students), and/or Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs, in accordance with BBS, BOP, and University policies.
Assist with crisis consultation and risk assessment support for supervisees.
Reviews and audits clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal/ethical standards, as well as other relevant program-required information, forms, and/or documentation.
Provide written and/or verbal evaluations of supervisees' clinical and professional development progress.
May participate in student remediation processes.
Support the integration of evidence-based practices and culturally responsive approaches in clinical services and supervision.
Collaborate with program leadership to identify training needs and assist in planning/leading targeted trainings or workshops for supervisees.
Program Coordination and Partnership
Participates in coordination of program operations including referral management, intake processing, and assignment of clients to appropriate clinicians.
Collaborates with community partners, educational institutions, and internal stakeholders to support program goals, including representing the program at meetings to maintain positive relationships and promote services.
Participate in quality assurance activities (e.g., chart audits, outcome monitoring) and collaborate with leadership to identify service gaps, support compliance efforts, and recommend program improvements.
Administrative and Leadership Communication
Maintain regular communication with OPT leadership regarding supervisee progress, concerns, and clinic operations, as needed.
Contributes in mandatory meetings to discuss supervisees’ progress, clinical issues, and concerns; and any other meetings and trainings as necessary or required.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: NA
Education & Experience:
Level I Education & Licensure Requirements
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, or Clinical Psychology, or equivalent, required.
Must have and maintain active California license as LMFT, LCSW, and/or LPCC; two (2) years of licensure required; five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred. Proof of licensure required.
Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred. Proof of training required.
Level II Education & Licensure Requirements
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required; APA accredited program, preferred.
Must have and maintain active California license as Clinical Psychologist; two (2) years of licensure required, five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred; proof of licensure required.
Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred. Proof of training required.
Required And Preferred Clinical Experience
Clinical experience (psychotherapy and/or supervision) in school-based or community mental health settings preferred; experience applying trauma-informed care principles strongly preferred.
Experience contributing to program development or clinical training curriculum, preferred.
Strong skills in documentation, and client advocacy.
Commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging therapists.
Other Requirements
Must have and maintain own malpractice insurance coverage; proof required.
Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.
Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills:
Legal, Ethical, and Technical Knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of BBS and BOP regulatory and legal guidelines related to supervision and clinical practice.
Solid working knowledge of ethics, counseling skills, and assessment within the scope of individual, group, child, adolescent, and adult populations.
Knowledge of outcome-based supervision models and the ability to help supervisees link clinical interventions to measurable outcomes.
Skills in crisis management, including assessing and managing client risk and supporting supervisees in these processes.
Commitment to quality assurance practices, including documentation review, clinical outcomes tracking, and service delivery standards.
Clinical Supervision And Program Coordination Skills
Ability to adapt supervision style to developmental level and learning needs of individual supervisees.
Proficiency in coordinating multiple clinical and administrative priorities in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Ability to foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and mental health agencies.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage workflows involving referrals, client assignments, and supervisee case management.
Personal Effectiveness and Professional Traits
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, apply common sense problem-solving, and collaborate within diverse teams in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
Adaptability and resilience in supporting clinical operations across multiple community settings.
Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company, and oneself.
Develop new insights into situations; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas and innovations; design and implement new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish, preferred.
Technology & Additional Skills
Proficient in basic Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of EHR software preferred.
Location: Remote/Office/Hybrid/San Diego Bay Area
Travel: Infrequent travel to campus for on-site supervision may be required.
Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
Hourly: $31.19 - $40.54
Position Summary
The programs require a commitment of 10 to 25 hours per week.
This position may be filled at Level I or Level II based on experience. Please review the requirements in the Education and Experience section to see the qualifications for each level.
Under clinical program leadership within the Office of Professional Training (OPT), the supervisor will support the:
JFKSOPSS Counseling Center, which provides low-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in San Diego, CA.
Michael Harris Community Counseling Program (MHCCP), which provides no-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in Contra Costa and Solano County.
ENLACES Community Counseling Program (ECCP), which provides no-cost mental health therapeutic services and psychoeducation to the community in San Diego County (Chula Vista & National City).
Nursed Managed Clinic (NMC), in which students will gain practicum experience working in an interdisciplinary team with the NMC’s nurses providing services to the community in San Diego.
by providing clinical supervision of:
PsyD students (first-year pre-practicum/practicum 1 and/or externship placement)
MFT/PCC/SW trainees (pre-licensed, graduate level)
Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs (post-graduate)
The clinicians who participate in these programs are seeking hours towards graduation and/or licensure and may be enrolled in National University as well as other University Graduate Programs.
This position may also support other JFKSOPSS, National University community service programs, such as the Psychological Assessment Clinic (PAC), which provides low-cost clinical assessments to the community. In addition to providing clinical supervision, the supervisor may support program coordination efforts including referral and intake management, client assignment, quality assurance activities, training, and collaborative engagement with community and institutional partners.
Essential Functions :
Clinical Supervision and Direct Support
Provides weekly individual, triadic, and/or group clinical supervision to master’s-level practicum students, clinical trainees (PsyD students), and/or Associate MFTs/PCCs/SWs, in accordance with BBS, BOP, and University policies.
Assist with crisis consultation and risk assessment support for supervisees.
Reviews and audits clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal/ethical standards, as well as other relevant program-required information, forms, and/or documentation.
Provide written and/or verbal evaluations of supervisees' clinical and professional development progress.
May participate in student remediation processes.
Support the integration of evidence-based practices and culturally responsive approaches in clinical services and supervision.
Collaborate with program leadership to identify training needs and assist in planning/leading targeted trainings or workshops for supervisees.
Program Coordination and Partnership
Participates in coordination of program operations including referral management, intake processing, and assignment of clients to appropriate clinicians.
Collaborates with community partners, educational institutions, and internal stakeholders to support program goals, including representing the program at meetings to maintain positive relationships and promote services.
Participate in quality assurance activities (e.g., chart audits, outcome monitoring) and collaborate with leadership to identify service gaps, support compliance efforts, and recommend program improvements.
Administrative and Leadership Communication
Maintain regular communication with OPT leadership regarding supervisee progress, concerns, and clinic operations, as needed.
Contributes in mandatory meetings to discuss supervisees’ progress, clinical issues, and concerns; and any other meetings and trainings as necessary or required.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: NA
Education & Experience:
Level I Education & Licensure Requirements
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, or Clinical Psychology, or equivalent, required.
Must have and maintain active California license as LMFT, LCSW, and/or LPCC; two (2) years of licensure required; five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred. Proof of licensure required.
Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred. Proof of training required.
Level II Education & Licensure Requirements
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required; APA accredited program, preferred.
Must have and maintain active California license as Clinical Psychologist; two (2) years of licensure required, five or more (5+) years of licensure preferred; proof of licensure required.
Must have completed (and maintain) required clinical supervision training according to applicable BBS regulations to supervise pre-licensed MFT/PCC/SW trainees and associates; two (2+) years of clinical supervision experience preferred. Proof of training required.
Required And Preferred Clinical Experience
Clinical experience (psychotherapy and/or supervision) in school-based or community mental health settings preferred; experience applying trauma-informed care principles strongly preferred.
Experience contributing to program development or clinical training curriculum, preferred.
Strong skills in documentation, and client advocacy.
Commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging therapists.
Other Requirements
Must have and maintain own malpractice insurance coverage; proof required.
Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.
Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills:
Legal, Ethical, and Technical Knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of BBS and BOP regulatory and legal guidelines related to supervision and clinical practice.
Solid working knowledge of ethics, counseling skills, and assessment within the scope of individual, group, child, adolescent, and adult populations.
Knowledge of outcome-based supervision models and the ability to help supervisees link clinical interventions to measurable outcomes.
Skills in crisis management, including assessing and managing client risk and supporting supervisees in these processes.
Commitment to quality assurance practices, including documentation review, clinical outcomes tracking, and service delivery standards.
Clinical Supervision And Program Coordination Skills
Ability to adapt supervision style to developmental level and learning needs of individual supervisees.
Proficiency in coordinating multiple clinical and administrative priorities in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Ability to foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and mental health agencies.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage workflows involving referrals, client assignments, and supervisee case management.
Personal Effectiveness and Professional Traits
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, apply common sense problem-solving, and collaborate within diverse teams in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
Adaptability and resilience in supporting clinical operations across multiple community settings.
Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company, and oneself.
Develop new insights into situations; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas and innovations; design and implement new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish, preferred.
Technology & Additional Skills
Proficient in basic Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of EHR software preferred.
Location: Remote/Office/Hybrid/San Diego Bay Area
Travel: Infrequent travel to campus for on-site supervision may be required.
Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.