PACT Supervisor

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. POSITION TITLE: PACT Program Clinical Supervisor Exempt Position RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director

Requirements

• MHP required
• Master’s degree in nursing, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, or psychology preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Washington as a LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Three years’ experience in diagnostic screening and assessment or care of individuals of psychotic disorders, and expertise in working with individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, and their families, utilizing empirically-based psychotherapies such as CBT for psychosis (CBTp) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) preferred.
• Have a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
• Qualified Approved Supervisor for training in chemical dependency and/or mental health preferred, but not required.
• Has skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with SMI.
• Respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment, are essential.
• Valid Driver’s license for the state of Washington.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, or psychology
• Licensed in the State of Washington as a LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW
• Expertise in working with individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, and their families, utilizing empirically-based psychotherapies such as CBT for psychosis (CBTp) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Qualified Approved Supervisor for training in chemical dependency and/or mental health

Responsibilities

• Establishes, administers, and directs the program of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), a self-contained clinical team which assumes responsibility for directly providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Supervises and evaluates the multidisciplinary team in conjunction with appropriate psychiatric support to ensure service excellence and courteous, helpful, and respectful services to program clients.
• Functions as a practicing clinician on the team.
• Has full clinical, administrative, and supervisory responsibility to the team.
• Monitors and oversees all team operations, leads regular team clinical meetings, and supervises all PACT team members (excluding psychiatric care provider), on a weekly basis through group and/or individual supervision (each supervision must be at least 20 minutes in length).
• Oversees staff scheduling to assure appropriate coverage for day, evening, weekend, holiday shifts, and on-call hours.
• Is responsible for outreach and recruitment in the community and development of strong connections to referral sources; leads the screening process for referrals, ultimately determining whether clients meet admission criteria for the program.
• Leads staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and performance reviews.
• Provides direct services to clients and/or natural supports, approximately 8 hours a week.
• When serving in the role of “primary,” takes the lead on pulling together the Integrated Assessment, team case conceptualization, and treatment planning.
• Initiates and maintains relationships, in coordination with other staff, with law enforcement, other human services agencies, and informal community resources (e.g., landlords, employers).
• Provides symptom education for clients and natural supports, as well as assistance in developing healthy coping strategies/symptom management skills.
• Connects natural supports with resources, such as the local NAMI chapter.
• Provides services to clients in the community and in facilities, such as jail, E&T, ED, etc. Services include the use of empirically-based psychotherapies, case management, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
• May also lead comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and crisis planning for clients for whom they are the primary clinician.
• Maintains a working knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and can access and coordinate with appropriate crisis intervention resources in the community, especially if hospitalization is required.
• Provides cross training on empirically supported psychotherapies and models these skills for other team members.
• Must be amenable to municipal travel for community visits and outreach and be able to work non-conforming hours to meet with clients/provide services.

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Access to supplemental coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees and eligible part-time employees.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) at competitive accrual rates that increase with years of service.
• Paid holidays and personal holidays.

What This Job Offers

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