Supervisor, Student Assistance Program
Warwick
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 Supervisor, Student Assistance Program (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT preferred)
Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Salary: Starting at $75,000 annually. Eligible for a bilingual differential per organizational policy.

About the Role

Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) is seeking a Supervisor for our Student Assistance Program (SAP). This role provides programmatic and clinical supervision to Student Assistance Counselors (SACs) in assigned schools, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of prevention, assessment, referral, and short-term intervention services. The Supervisor plays a key role in staff development, program fidelity, and school partnerships.What You’ll Do

  • Provide programmatic and clinical supervision to SACs, ensuring quality and consistency in prevention and intervention services
  • Coach, evaluate, and monitor SAC performance through structured supervision, data reviews, and school feedback
  • Support SACs with clinical consultation, crisis intervention, and case review
  • Guide staff in using data systems and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Interview, onboard, and train new SACs; provide mentoring during transitional periods
  • Approve timecards and leave requests using the payroll system
  • Facilitate professional development and ongoing training for prevention staff
  • Uphold the Collective Bargaining Agreement and organizational policies
  • Communicate program expectations and reinforce organizational values
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support goal-setting and improvement plans
  • Monitor compliance through site visits, data dashboards, and administrator input
  • Serve as the primary liaison between RISAS and assigned school districts
  • Evaluate program impact and support data-driven improvement
  • Represent RISAS at statewide committees and coalitions

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist in piloting new tools, curricula, and processes
  • Provide short-term coverage and on-site support as needed
  • Participate in strategic planning and management meetings
Requirements

 Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a behavioral health field; licensure or eligibility (LMHC, LMFT, LCDP, or LICSW)
  • At least 7 years of experience providing behavioral health or prevention services, preferably in schools
  • Demonstrated expertise in adolescent mental health and substance use prevention
  • Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff
  • Proficiency in motivational interviewing and evidence-based prevention frameworks
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems
  • Ability to meet school system background check requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supervising unionized staff
  • Familiarity with Rhode Island’s school-based mental health systems
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Work Environment and Hours

  • Full-time exempt position (37.5 hours per week, year-round)
  • Requires in-state travel to schools and community sites
  • Occasional evening or weekend work for school or community events
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for materials and equipment
Salary Description
$75,000 per year