Supervisor, Integrated Behavioral Health Psychologist

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Supervisor, Integrated Behavioral Health Psychologist to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department CHS Behavioral Health Job Summary The Integrated Behavioral Health Supervisor, under general supervision, provides administrative, and supportive supervision to employees and student learners in The Ambulatory Care Services Integrated Behavioral Health Division. The Supervisor reports directly to the Manager, Integrated Behavioral Health. The Supervisor establishes a coaching/mentoring/learning alliance with staff to increase knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes. The Supervisor motivates employees through open communication, timely feedback, and leading by example. Supports in policy planning and implementation, quality improvement initiatives, productivity, and other assigned tasks directly to the Integrated Behavioral Health Manager. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work to assure service provision, including coverage. Strives to create a positive customer experience by committing to higher standards and communicating a compelling vision.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling as appropriate Required
1-3 years Three years of post-master’s direct social work or counseling experience in an organized clinical setting Required
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
Knowledge of supervision tactics and ongoing development of supervision abilities.
Knowledge of clinical social work and/or clinical counseling and the patient population served.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse regulatory standards, compliance requirements, and regulations pertaining to the programs(s) supervised.
Proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record.
Knowledge of change in leadership and/or learn management.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
Skill in identifying problems and opportunities to improve care.
Ability to encourage and enhance work performance through feedback, mentoring, coaching, and through example.
Ability to effectively recruit develops, retain, and manage staff to include initiating corrective action plans as needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and incorporate it into practice.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required.

Responsibilities

Supervises employee daily clinical activities to ensure compliance with all Denver Health, state and federal regulations to include: the Joint Commission, HIPAA, 42 CFR, and all applicable mental health rules and regulations.
Responsible for providing float coverage/support in critical areas when needed at the direction of IBH Manager
Provides high quality clinical services to referred individuals, including short-term evidence-based interventions, support services, and collaboration with other teams as needed.
Conducts brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools.
Provides health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing.
Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed.
Conduct safety and risk assessments as needed.
Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner.
Provide education, treatment, and referrals to family members as appropriate.
Provides monthly administrative supervision to licensed providers.
In collaboration with the IBH Manager, supports clinical supervision and/or reflective supervision activities.
Builds productive integrated teams, identifies areas for team and/or individual growth and development, addresses staff performance, attendance and behavioral issues, provides appropriate feedback and oversees orientation to job responsibilities.
Supports clinical audit process for team members and providing coaching and feedback to improve documentation and care delivery.
Supports scheduling, staffing, standard workflows, and assigns and reviews work. Sets performance expectations by communicating professional behavior, job expectations.
Completes annual performance evaluations or Prism.
Participates with the Manager in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and accountability-based performance actions for staff.
Supports IBH Manager in developing team members and identifying areas of clinical growth and support within their job role in IBH.
Participates with the IBH Manager in quality improvement, standard work, research and data collection, grant writing and other initiatives and relevant programs.
Supports IBH Manager with interdivision/interdepartmental meetings.
Participates with IBH Manager in creating and implementing clinical standard work for clinical team.
Supports IBH Manager in developing and implementing Quality Improvement Metrics.
Supports IBH Manager in developing Epic Enhancements for clinical team.
Contributes to all Lean processes, and all Denver Health, department, and clinic performance improvement initiatives.
Routinely communicates with the management/leadership team regarding staff service activities, and problems needing department leadership attention.
Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff

Benefits

Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer