CRISIS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Kitsap County, WA•Port Orchard, WA

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About The Position

Kitsap County Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-ASO) is seeking a Crisis Programs Supervisor to provide coordination and oversight of behavioral health crisis programming, including involuntary treatment act services, within the Salish Region. Our new team member will be responsible for engaging treatment agencies, communities, and stakeholders in crisis program development, evaluation, and improvement. You will be a liaison for the civil legal system and court coordinator in relation to involuntary treatment and serve as the liaison between SBH-ASO, community partners, and treatment agencies. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Washington State behavioral health regulations and behavioral health crisis best practices, and behavioral health diagnosis and treatment. Must have experience with program development and implementation and the ability to administer plans based on identified community priorities. The SBH-ASO was formed through an Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam County. This consortium of counties provides planning, contracting, and administration for the regional crisis system and limited behavioral health programs and services to low income/uninsured individuals in the three-county region. Kitsap County serves as the Administrative Entity for SBH-ASO. The SBH-ASO Division of the Human Services Department administers an annual operating budget in excess of $17 million, including State Funding, Federal Grants, and Apple Health Medicaid. For more information, visit us at: SBH-ASO-LANDING-HOME (kitsapgov.com)

Requirements

Master's in the social sciences or closely related field and
Four years of behavioral health experience, with at least one year crisis related program experience
One year of lead or supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Experience as Designated Mental Health Professional (DMHP) or Designated Crisis Responder (DCR), preferred
Active licensure in one of the following areas: Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Social Work (LICSW)

Responsibilities

Engage providers, communities and stakeholders in crisis program development, evaluation and improvement.
Serve as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors, providing technical assistance, consultation and training in crisis related protocols.
Coordinate with system partners related to statutory changes to involuntary treatment act and provides technical assistance to ensure partner understanding and implementation.
Participate in the resolution of sensitive or complex inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of behavioral health services.
Conduct Utilization Management Reviews
Address over and under-utilization through clinical consultation with providers and through review of utilization management data.
Represent the SBH-ASO in local, regional, and statewide meetings as needed.
Direct on-going comprehensive needs assessment, audits, and program evaluation.
Audit program for compliance with federal, state, and SBH-ASO requirements.
Analyze program for effectiveness and recommend improvements to existing services and system operations.
Provide planning leadership and direction and develop short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the behavioral health system.
Work with provider agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders to plan and implement changes across the region.
Serve as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors, providing technical assistance, consultation, and training.