Clinical Supervisor
(Male, Age 34) from Hurst, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Clinical Supervisor |
|---|---|
| Salary | $63,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Hurst, NY |
| Years Experience | 3.5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Manage a group of employees in a call center who evaluate eligibility for insurance and precertify care for mental health patients.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
4 weeks vacation/yr, 1 week sick/yr, health, dental, mental health insurance, 401k, 1 volunteer day/yr, 1 floating holiday/yr
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
average
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes and no – we work from home so I work with others through IMs and emails. I like it.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Home office. I like the ability to work in the comfort of my own home and the savings on gas and commute time.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 7
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 8am to 9am | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 9am to 10am | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 10am to 11am | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 11am to 12pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 12pm to 1pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 1pm to 2pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 2pm to 3pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 3pm to 4pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 4pm to 5pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 5pm to 6pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 6pm to 7pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 7pm to 8pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 8pm to 9pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 9pm to 10pm | N/A – I work the overnight shift |
| 10pm to 11pm | I read through and responded to emails and reports on efficiency data for my team. I reviewed calls my team made and made comments on their performance. |
| 11pm to 12am | I answered a few phone calls from mental health providers requesting information on some of the clients in our insurance plan. I worked on scheduling my team for next month. |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
monster.com
What was the application process?
submitted electronic applications and resume, then 2 interviews
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. 2 interviews with managers individual.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
can’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I trained directly with someone doing the exact job I would be doing.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes – various – computer training, phone training, shadowing, tests, etc.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. Clinical knowledge of the mental health field was crucial.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
NA
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
First need a clinical licensure in heathcare requiring first a masters degree and then internship hours. Then simply look into jobs with health insurance companies.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Clinical skills, Computer skills, multitasking skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes – you need a master’s degree and licensure
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You need to have a good understanding of the big picture of healthcare to feel like you are making a difference in the world with this job.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Uncertain.
What are your current career goals?
Start my own private practice or healthcare provider company
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
NA
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Team Leader | 3 yrs | 38000 | supervise group providing direct care to severly mentally ill people. |
| Prior Job 2 | Counselor | 2 mos | 40000 | provide counseling to clients with Medicaid benefits |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.8
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2 | UTSA | BA Psychology |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.6 | SWBTS | MA Marriage and Family Counseling |
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