Supervisor, Social Services (Licensed) - Kirkland, WA

Connections Health Solutions • Kirkland, WA

4d • $42 - $55

About The Position

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. The Supervisor, Social Services - Licensed is responsible for overseeing, managing, and training to enhance the skills of both supervisors and supervisees at Connections Kirkland. Under the direction and supervision of the Social Services Manager this position oversees the supervision of the Social Services team. This position supports the oversight and documentation requirements in providing clinical supervision for facility staff. With support and guidance from the Social Services Manager and other clinical leadership, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned social services staff. Conducts monthly supervision of frontline staff, focusing on training, development, and operational procedures. Provides individual and group clinical supervision to staff seeking documented supervision hours. Responsible for onboarding and training new hires under their supervision, including completing the 90-day Competency Checklists. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor, and communicate with individuals, ensuring safety is maintained while meeting their needs. Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Reviews and signs off on assessments for non-licensed staff in assigned programs to ensure compliance with required timeframes. Performs all other duties as assigned. This role must hold an active Washington State-approved independent clinical license (e.g., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) and meet Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements to provide supervisory services to licensed candidates seeking independent licensure. Additionally, the position must meet the qualifications required to provide supervision to Substance Use Disorder Professional-Trainees (SUDP-T) and adhere to other State of Washington credentialing requirements for clinical supervision.

Requirements

• Dual licensed as SUDP and LMHC or LICSW by the Washington State Department of Health
• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health related field
• Completes declaration of supervision before providing and qualifying to provide supervision
• Complete 15 hours of training in supervision
• Meets required WAC requirements to provide supervision
• Meet requirements for Substance Use Disorder Professional
• Experience in an inpatient or crisis healthcare setting field
• 5 years of behavioral health or relevant experience
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, youth, families and adults with behavioral health issues
• Knowledge of and experience with the Washington State involuntary treatment process

Responsibilities

• Overseeing, managing, and training to enhance the skills of both supervisors and supervisees at Connections Kirkland.
• Oversees the supervision of the Social Services team.
• Supports the oversight and documentation requirements in providing clinical supervision for facility staff.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned social services staff.
• Conducts monthly supervision of frontline staff, focusing on training, development, and operational procedures.
• Provides individual and group clinical supervision to staff seeking documented supervision hours.
• Responsible for onboarding and training new hires under their supervision, including completing the 90-day Competency Checklists.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor, and communicate with individuals, ensuring safety is maintained while meeting their needs.
• Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
• Reviews and signs off on assessments for non-licensed staff in assigned programs to ensure compliance with required timeframes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees