Mental Health Clinical Supervisor-Pacific County

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICE • Ilwaco, WA

21d • $73,944 - $98,785 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS), a Washington State behavioral health organization, is hiring a full-time Mental Health Clinical Supervisor to provide community-based treatment in the Ilwaco/Long Beach area and serve Pacific County. The position is part of the clinic leadership structure and works under the direction of the Clinical Manager, collaborating with program leadership, MHPs, Case Managers, Peer staff, and regional Clinical and Quality Management staff.

The supervisor provides direct clinical supervision and consultation to assigned Case Managers and Peer staff, while also supporting clinical operations, service delivery, staff development, documentation, quality improvement, and care coordination. The role includes direct care for assigned or shared clients, including clinical interventions, engagement, treatment-plan implementation, referrals, resource linkage, safety planning, crisis support, and documentation. Approximately 50% of work time is dedicated to direct care. The position travels throughout the designated region and to other locations as needed for service delivery, training, and organizational meetings.

The salary range is $73,944–$98,785.44 annually, depending on experience. The position is based at the Ilwaco Office in Ilwaco, Washington. CIHS requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for a medical or religious accommodation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, behavioral science, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Degree must meet the educational requirements for the applicable Washington State associate or independent clinical credential.
• Current Washington State associate-level behavioral health credential, such as LICSWA, LASWA, LMHCA, or LMFTA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate Washington State credential.
• Three years of relevant clinical experience in behavioral health, counseling, social services, or a related setting.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation, treatment planning, ethical standards, and Washington State regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and staff-development skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the clinic leadership structure under the direction of the Clinical Manager.
• Assist the Clinical Manager and Program Manager and collaborate with MHPs, Case Managers, Peer staff, and regional Clinical and Quality Management staff on clinical operations, service delivery, case reviews, staff support, training needs, documentation, quality improvement, and care coordination.
• Provide individual and group clinical supervision, consultation, coaching, professional development, performance feedback, and review of clinical and care-coordination practices for assigned Case Managers and Peer staff.
• Provide consultation and coordination support to MHPs regarding prescribed client services.
• Support Case Managers and Peer staff in understanding, coordinating, and implementing assigned clinical and care-coordination activities consistent with treatment plans, assessment recommendations, and documented medical necessity.
• Provide regular consultation and updates to the Clinical Manager and, as appropriate, the Programs Manager about staff support needs, service delivery concerns, client care issues, service barriers, and care-team coordination.
• Provide direct care services for assigned or shared clients, including clinical interventions, client engagement, care coordination, treatment-plan implementation, clinical follow-up, referrals, resource linkage, documentation, safety planning, crisis support, and other medically necessary or recovery-oriented services within scope of practice.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of work time to direct care services.
• Participate in clinical case reviews to identify client needs, barriers to care, safety concerns, support systems, appropriate interventions, and service recommendations.
• Assist staff in addressing behavioral health, medical, social, and environmental factors that may affect client stability, recovery, independent living skills, or engagement in services.
• Promote effective coordination and communication among MHPs, Case Managers, Peer staff, and other care-team members.
• Travel throughout the designated region and to other locations as needed to support service delivery, training, and organizational meetings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Clinical Manager or designee.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; monthly health premiums are currently paid for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accruing 25 days in the first year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PERS Retirement Program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems; CIHS currently contributes 5.58% of salary.

What This Job Offers

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