Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor - Salaried

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Tacoma, WA

5d•$85,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based Federally Qualified Health Center serving diverse communities, with a focus on Latinos in Washington State. The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor oversees outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment at a site. The role supervises therapists and other clinical and program staff, provides direct client services, and coordinates administrative and clinical management with the Behavioral Health Program Manager. The supervisor supports high-quality, culturally aware, client-centered care and compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, and organizational policies. The position provides clinical supervision, reviews documentation and client files, helps manage caseloads and service-hour requirements, and supports client retention and treatment outcomes. Direct services include outpatient evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy, groups, and intakes for individuals and families. The supervisor also collaborates with referral agencies and other professionals, supports integrated care, and helps protect client confidentiality. Employment is subject to confidentiality, background-check, ethical, competency, and health-screening requirements. The employee must complete and maintain BLS CPR certification, undergo TB testing annually and at hire, and comply with Sea Mar's influenza-vaccine policy. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Physical duties include frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally. The role supervises clinical work performed by Mental Health Therapists at the site. The stated annual salary is $85,000.

Requirements

Master's degree in a Social Science or Social Service field.
Must meet the criteria for a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
If not licensed, must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or mental health Associate License; the Agency Affiliated Counselor License may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of the employment offer.
At least five years of experience in the field, including some administrative experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before clients or employees.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information and pass a DSHS and Washington State Patrol background check.
Comply with Sea Mar and DOH ethical standards and the stated restrictions on alcohol or other drug misuse before and during employment.
Complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
Obtain BLS CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Complete TB testing at hire and annually; comply with the annual influenza-vaccine requirement or, if an approved medical or religious exemption applies, wear a mask throughout flu season.
Meet the physical demands described for the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge working with Latinos, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and homeless individuals.
Certification as a minority Mental Health Specialist as prescribed by WAC.
Licensed status, such as Washington State LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW.

Responsibilities

Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates; train employees; and plan, assign, and direct work and caseloads.
Provide clinical individual and group supervision to mental health therapists, peer specialists, case managers, and program staff at the site.
Review client charts and clinical documentation for compliance with applicable requirements, and approve documentation in Cerner and electronic progress notes as appropriate.
Partner with the Manager to ensure staff meet weekly service-hour and monthly productivity requirements and maintain appropriately distributed, full caseloads.
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.
Collaborate with the Manager to ensure quality-improvement reports are completed on time and staff submit daily collected data and enter it accurately and promptly into the regional data system.
Maintain positive relationships with the BHO and referral agencies, and promote the program to community organizations and other potential referral sources.
Partner with the Program Manager to protect client information and ensure HIPAA confidentiality compliance and high-quality patient care.
Provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families using a variety of treatment modalities; conduct groups, intakes, and assessments.
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 and ensure timely, complete consumer records, and ensure clinical staff maintain documentation required by applicable rules and contracts.
Ensure clinical supervision and care meet WAC, county contract, The Joint Commission, and Sea Mar requirements and policies.
Demonstrate age-appropriate care knowledge and understanding of growth and development across the lifespan, including age-specific patient needs.
Support integration of primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and overall health services.
Attend management and staff meetings to coordinate with staff and management and assist with appropriate inter-agency referrals.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.