Mental Health Services Supervisor

Alternatives, Inc.•Billings, MT

3d•$35 - $45

About The Position

The Mental Health Services Supervisor oversees a team of Mental Health Support Specialists and clinicians serving residents at Passages Pre-release Center. The role identifies residents eligible for the mental health program, develops individualized treatment plans, and supports residents through case-management coordination, individual counseling, and group therapy. The supervisor also provides counseling and support to other pre-release clients and partners with other departments to provide comprehensive, person-centered care. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based at Passages in Billings, Montana. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday, with participation in a rotating mental-health on-call schedule. New staff receive a one-week orientation and training, scheduled from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Alternatives Training Center. The position reports to the Passages Director, Gina Poor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a program of study that is primarily counseling in nature.
Montana State Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Good writing and verbal skills.
Ability to type 40 words per minute.
Experience and demonstrated ability in records management.
Ability to pass background checks.
Ability to pass federal drug testing requirements.
Current, valid driver license.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

Identify residents who qualify to participate in the mental health program at Passages Pre-release Center.
Develop individualized mental health treatment plans and coordinate case management, individual therapy, and group therapy to help residents meet established goals.
Provide counseling and support to other pre-release clients.
Oversee and supervise the Mental Health Support Specialists team.
Review client files to assess mental health needs.
Complete mental health assessments to support accurate diagnoses.
Identify potential suicide risks and assist with prevention strategies.
Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions and provide treatment in group settings.
Make referrals to social services and medical resources.
Document contacts, significant issues, and client progress in case files.
Complete discharge summaries and reports in a timely manner.
Complete specialized client-support requests, including Special Needs Requests, stipends, and medication assistance, as needed.
Monitor and assist with medical accommodations in coordination with medical staff.
Help residents schedule community medical and mental health appointments.
Ensure client transportation needs are scheduled and met, including transporting residents if needed.
Assist residents with monthly budgets, biweekly expense requests, budget reconciliation, and other financial documentation; explain processes and support informed financial decisions.
Coordinate communication between departments about residents’ special needs, restrictions, limitations, and other relevant information to support facility and community safety and security.
Ensure appropriate accommodations are made for residents.
Facilitate psychoeducational groups.
Participate in the mental-health on-call rotation.
Attend assigned meetings.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with the employer paying $532.23 toward employee coverage; additional child and family plans are available at employee cost.
Dental insurance, with the employer paying 100% of employee-only coverage; child and family coverage is available at employee cost.
Vision insurance plans are available at low cost for employees and their families.
Life insurance, including a $25,000 agency-provided plan for benefit-eligible employees; supplemental plans are available at employee cost.
Short- and long-term disability coverage paid 100% by the employer.
401(k) contributions are available after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked; annual employer profit sharing is subject to board approval.
Supplemental AFLAC plans are available at employee cost.
Paid time off accrues beginning with the first paycheck; full-time employees working 40 hours with 0–2 years of service accrue 4.65 hours per pay period, totaling 15 days per year, with increased accrual based on tenure.
11 paid holidays for full-time employees.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying employees.
Scholarship opportunities, subject to eligibility requirements, program availability, and funding.
Career growth and promotion-from-within opportunities.
Employee morale and social activities organized by Sunshine Teams.