FMHF Admissions Supervisor

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hiring an FMHF Admissions Supervisor at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. The hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness and serves people admitted from communities across Montana.

The FMHF Admissions Supervisor coordinates care between the Forensic Mental Health Facility (FMHF) and the community, ensuring hospital staff receive accurate and timely information about patients admitted for services. The position coordinates patient admissions, evaluations, court proceedings, and discharges, and directly supervises Ward Clerks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related healthcare field; relevant and recent experience within the last five years may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a mental health psychiatric or social service support setting.
• Extensive knowledge of professional, ethical, and evidence-based standards of practice for healthcare professionals in different disciplines and for operating a healthcare facility.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in applying social work techniques and principles in a forensic psychiatric setting.
• Strong knowledge of court processes as they relate to the forensic mental health population.
• Ability to review and apply statutes, administrative rules, and hospital policies in actual situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, administration, patients, families, and other mental health providers.
• Effective interviewing and information-gathering techniques.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working in a forensic mental health setting.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care between the Forensic Mental Health Facility and the community.
• Ensure hospital staff receive accurate, timely information about patients admitted for services.
• Coordinate patient admissions, evaluations, court proceedings, and discharges at FMHF.
• Serve as the immediate supervisor for Ward Clerks.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation (15 days per year)
• Sick leave (12 days per year)
• 11 holidays per year
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager