Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (MH) - Crisis; Swing Shift Supervisor

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Vancouver, WA

8d•$83,500 - $83,500

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor for Crisis supervises the crisis team at their site and provides clinical supervision to mental health therapists and other program staff. The role includes supervising employees’ work and caseloads, providing direct client services, conducting groups, intakes, and assessments, and overseeing support staff in implementing systems. The supervisor coordinates with the Behavioral Health Program Manager on administrative and clinical management procedures and provides oversight for voluntary crisis services during the swing shift, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. The supervisor supports hiring, staff training, workload planning, documentation and regulatory compliance, service quality, productivity, client retention, and care coordination. Direct clinical work includes evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy for individuals and families, and regular client contact, including home visits when necessary. The position works with other professionals and agencies, promotes the program to community referral sources, and helps integrate primary, behavioral, dental, and overall health services. The position requires a master’s degree in a social science or social service field, qualification as a Mental Health Professional, and at least five years of experience in the field, including some administrative experience. A Washington State professional license is preferred; candidates who are not licensed must hold and maintain an eligible active Washington State credential. Basic Life Support CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire and must remain current. Annual TB testing and an annual influenza vaccine are also required, subject to the stated exemption policy. Employment is contingent on background screening and other stated conditions of employment. The work environment typically has moderate noise. Physical duties include frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally is required. The annual salary listed is $83,500. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week receive the listed benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social science or social service field.
Must meet the criteria for a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
At least five years of experience in the field, including some administrative experience.
If not licensed, must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or an eligible mental health associate license; the Agency Affiliated Counselor License may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within seven days of an employment offer.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Take a TB test annually and at the time of hire.
Annual influenza vaccination is required unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies; employees with an approved exemption must wear a mask during flu season.
Sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information and complete required DSHS and Washington State Patrol background checks.
Comply with Sea Mar and Department of Health ethical standards.
Have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse during the three years immediately before employment and no such misuse while employed at the center.
Complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
Read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before clients or employees.
Calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Apply common sense and understanding to instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the position’s physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with Latinos, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and homeless individuals.
Certification as a minority Mental Health Specialist as prescribed by WAC.
Washington State Department of Health licensure as an LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW.

Responsibilities

Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates; train employees; and plan, assign, and direct work and caseloads.
Review client charts and clinical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable BHO, DBHR, TJC, WAC, contract, and agency requirements.
Provide individual and group clinical supervision to mental health therapists, peer specialists, case managers, and program staff at the site.
Review and approve clinical documentation and electronic progress notes in Cerner as appropriate, and ensure notes are completed promptly.
Partner with the Program Manager to ensure staff meet weekly service hours and monthly productivity requirements, have full caseloads, and have caseloads distributed appropriately.
Support client retention and treatment success, and ensure staff follow Sea Mar’s patient-centered model.
Conduct weekly file reviews, implement corrective actions, and report findings to the Program Manager and, as appropriate, the Regional Behavioral Health Director.
Coordinate timely completion of quality-improvement reports with the Manager.
Maintain positive relationships with the BHO and referral agencies, and promote the program to community organizations and potential referral sources.
Ensure clinical staff submit daily collected data and enter it accurately and on time in the regional data system.
Partner with the Program Manager to protect client information and ensure staff comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Work with the Program Manager to support high-quality care for Sea Mar patients and integration of primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and overall health services.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, including age-specific needs.
Provide clinical supervision as required by WAC and ensure client care complies with applicable regulations, contracts, accreditation standards, and Sea Mar policies and procedures.
Participate in management and staff meetings to coordinate with staff and management and assist with appropriate inter-agency referrals.
Provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families using a variety of treatment modalities; caseload is determined by the Regional Director.
Maintain regular client contact, including home visits when necessary, to assess psychiatric status, basic needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
Consult and collaborate with professionals and agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
Prepare complete and timely consumer records with the Manager, and ensure clinical staff maintain required documentation.
Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Director.