Coordinated Discharge Clinical Supervisor

King County • Seattle, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Jail Health Services (JHS), a division of the Department of Public Health – Seattle & King County, is seeking a Project/Program Manager III (Clinical Supervisor) to lead a clinical team of licensed and unlicensed staff. The team provides person-centered, trauma-informed release planning for people who need coordinated medical care, behavioral health treatment, benefits, and other social services.

JHS provides health and social services to people incarcerated at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Services include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning, substance use disorder treatment, and pharmaceutical services. The division has more than 250 employees and an annual budget of more than $60 million. It works to assess and stabilize serious health problems among the detained population, with a focus on transition from jail. Services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, and staffing adapts to changing patient numbers and acuity.

The position leads daily clinical activities, supervises staff, supports complex cases and program challenges, and helps monitor workflows and quality. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; alternative work arrangements may be possible after probation. Some evening and weekend work may be needed based on operational demands. The position is not overtime eligible. Work duties are performed at both King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to meet reporting requirements.

This recruitment may also create an eligibility pool for additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary, or Special Duty Assignment vacancies that arise over the next six months.

Requirements

• Hold a Washington State license as an LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LSWA, or equivalent, in good standing.
• Have at least one year of clinical supervision experience, including supervising clinical staff in initiating and completing accurate clinical assessments, updating case records, documenting interventions, progress, and outcomes, and reporting patient status in an electronic health record.
• Be able to travel on a flexible schedule to various worksites.
• Pass a security clearance and/or background check for secure access to the jails.
• Be able to acquire BLS-CPR for healthcare providers before the first day of employment.
• Have experience with personnel processes such as hiring, training, performance management, and assisting with labor relations issues.
• Have experience in social work, case management, behavior change, counseling/intervention, and service planning for people predominantly living unsheltered and with complex medical, behavioral health, and substance use issues.
• Demonstrate skills in ethics, person-centered approaches, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented concepts, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing clinical skill development, particularly cultural humility and shared decision making.
• Demonstrate commitment to racial equity and understanding of the historical and generational impacts of racism and mass incarceration.
• Understand the challenges and needs of people facing legal involvement, housing instability, poverty, substance use disorders, and mental health diagnoses compounded by discrimination and systemic oppression.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution skills, including facilitation, negotiation, and consensus building.
• Show strong emotional intelligence and ability to work as part of a team.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have experience with or familiarity using electronic health records.
• Be able to use web-based tools and software.
• Communicate effectively through a range of methods and tools.
• Manage multiple tasks while remaining organized in a complex, changing environment.
• Protect the privacy and security of protected health information and comply with applicable requirements.
• Be proficient and comfortable using computers for office automation and web-based work tools.
• Adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, complete required training on time, and obtain required immunizations.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, communicate effectively, and develop effective working relationships.
• Be able to pass a thorough background investigation; findings may be considered in the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• Bi- or multilingual language skills.
• Substance use disorder certification, experience, or education specifically related to substance use disorder care and harm reduction, including knowledge of medications, treatment modalities, and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience routinely coordinating medical, behavioral health, substance use, and other social service resources in King County for Medicaid-eligible adults.
• Experience working in the carceral system.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical activities and serve as an expert technical resource or lead for work teams.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate licensed and unlicensed clinical team members.
• Provide expert technical analysis and support for complex clinical cases and programmatic challenges.
• Monitor workflows and adherence to policies and procedures to inform policy direction and quality assurance activities.
• Represent the clinical program at internal and external workgroups or meetings and address stakeholder concerns.
• Handle multidisciplinary or technically challenging analytical or planning projects and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed