Clinician II Role

Phase 2: Weeks 7-12 at School Site

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Phase Overview

This training phase for the Clinician II role aims to enhance understanding of the Clinician IIs responsibilities in promoting schools as centers of wellness. It emphasizes building strong relationships with supervisees, partners, and team members, while providing clinical support according to licensing status. Additionally, it supports the continuous transformation of schools into wellness centers through collaborative development activities, including the co-creation of Action Plans with the team.

Phase Goals/Objections

  1. Further develop understanding of clinician II’s role and responsibilities in supporting development of School as Centers of Wellness

  2. Continue developing relationships with supervisees, partners, and other team members

  3. Provide clinical support to supervisees in accordance with licensing status

  4. Support ongoing development of transforming Schools into Centers of Wellness with development activities including co-creating Action Plans with team

 

Resources

Role Development

Learn to develop a deeper understanding of the Clinician II role in transforming schools into centers of wellness, while acknowledging and addressing internal biases within the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging framework. Begin integrating Trauma-Sensitive Educational Leadership (TSEL) practices to foster a DEIB framework and cultivate authentic partnerships, while recognizing the importance of introspection and self-awareness in navigating discomforting circumstances or conversations.

  • •  Continue to develop understanding of clinician II’s role in transforming Schools as Centers of Wellness by serving schools as clients

    • Begin integrating TSEL practices within my work to cultivate the DEIB framework and engage in authentic partnerships

    • Acknowledge the value of introspection and self-awareness, when circumstances or conversations lead to discomfort

Clinical Oversight and Support

Prioritize responsibilities of supervising both unlicensed (Associate) and licensed clinicians, including completing BBS Learning Agreements, reviewing and providing timely feedback on client documentation, and conducting weekly group and individual supervision sessions. Understand the importance of maintaining detailed notes and attendance records for effective supervision and professional development in clinical practice.

  • Supervision for Unlicensed Clinicians (Associate Clinicians):

    • Review and sign; or request revisions on client documentation within 72 hours of submission

    • Lead weekly group supervision for assigned group, maintaining notes and attendance records

    • Lead weekly individual supervision for assigned Associate Clinicians

    Supervision for Licensed Clinicians (Associate Clinicians):

    • Lead case consultation for assigned group of Licensed Clinicians 2x per month maintaining notes and attendance records

Documentation Support

Collaborate with Clinicians and Coordinators to develop Action Plans for school sites when necessary. Additionally, continue to support clinicians by facilitating monthly documentation office hours, reviewing documentation standards for accuracy, and providing training. These efforts ensure that clinicians have the guidance and resources needed to maintain high-quality documentation practices. By offering ongoing support, you help create a consistent workflow that upholds compliance and improves service delivery across school sites.

  • • Develop Action Plan alongside Associates in collaboration with the coordinator; and upload to Teams (Leadership folder)

    • Facilitate monthly documentation office hours

    • Review documentation standards to ensure accuracy of clinical practices

    • Provide documentation training (Teams, Epic)

    • Facilitate and support the development and delivery of school-wide mental health and wellness interventions, programs, and trainings for all clinical roles

Program Development and Support

Learn the importance of attending and actively participating in various meetings, including regional and SBMHW team meetings, professional development, supervision, and school community events. Active participation fosters collaboration, professional growth, and alignment with organizational goals.

  • • Attend and collaborate in regional team meetings, SBMHW team meetings, professional development and training; supervision/consultation, and events within various schools in assigned region