Clinical Supervisor - SAGE

DESC•Seattle, WA

14h•$94,881 - $107,350

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor oversees all aspects of long-term SAGE case management services in conjunction with the SAGE Program Manager and other supervisors. The role coordinates with other DESC programs to support continuity of care and promote recovery. The supervisor supports and trains case management staff, provides individual clinical supervision and consultation, reviews documentation and quality assurance, coordinates service schedules and clinical meetings, and helps ensure compliance with agency, regulatory, and funding-source requirements. The role also maintains a small clinical case load, collaborates with other DESC staff and community organizations, and supports unit mitigations to help clients maintain healthy living conditions.

Requirements

Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or another superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional, including independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses.
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or another relevant behavioral science.
At least one year of experience in community-based behavioral health services.
Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders.
Ability and attitude to provide sound clinical and administrative supervision.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior.
Commitment to cooperation and continuity across programs and to consideration and respect for clients.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Washington State LICSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential, or actively pursuing one of these credentials.
Qualified to provide Department of Health-approved supervision to LICSW, LASW, LMFT, and/or LMHC candidates.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Assist the SAGE Program Manager with planning, implementing, and coordinating long-term case management mental health services.
Support and train case management staff to improve care standards and practice skills.
Coordinate transitions of consumers to long-term case management with other DESC programs.
Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultations, clinical supervision, program meetings, staff training, clinical reviews, and case conferences.
Coordinate schedules for long-term mental health services, team members, and coverage of office and drop-in center areas.
Schedule and conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews of consumer charts.
Supervise and review clinical documentation to ensure records are current, complete, and compliant with agency policies and procedures.
Oversee compliance with documentation requirements of applicable WACs, King County, PHP, and other funding sources, in conjunction with the Clinical Programs Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager.
Provide individual supervision and consultation to team members.
Conduct scheduled performance evaluations of clinical staff and maintain supporting documentation in confidential files.
Participate as a regular member of committees to support efficient, accurate, quality work.
Track program matters through chart reviews and database reports to ensure timely and accurate work.
Maintain familiarity with agency and mental health system policies and procedures, promote adherence, and advocate for needed modifications.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with human service organizations and other mental health and social service agencies.
Provide clinical case management services for a small caseload and support team members as needed.
Collaborate with non-mental health DESC staff to ensure continuity of care for consumers using other DESC services.
Teach and promote outreach services and integration of recovery-based services with clients.
Support clinical staff in planning and participating in unit mitigations, including work in clients’ units and timely work-order filing.
Collaborate with supervisors and designated management to ensure unit mitigation guidelines are followed.
Step in to support unit mitigation when clinical staff are absent, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.