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Sea Mar

Nonprofit community health & housing services

Clinical Supervisor

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurien, WA, USA$80k - $80.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in the Social Science or Social Service field is required.
  • Must meet the criteria of a Mental Health Professional.
  • If not licensed, must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or mental health Associate License, including Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker associate licenses.
  • Must have at least five years of experience in the field, including some administrative experience.
  • Must obtain Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification throughout employment.
  • Must take a tuberculosis test annually and at the time of hire.
  • Must receive a background check from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Washington State Patrol.
  • Must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information.
  • Must comply with Sea Mar ethical standards and Washington State Department of Health requirements.
  • Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for three years immediately before employment and no misuse while employed.
  • Must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
  • Must comply with the annual influenza vaccine requirement, unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies.
  • Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be able to speak effectively before clients or organizational employees.
  • Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Must be able to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
  • Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
  • Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise mental health outpatient treatment at the assigned site.
  • Supervise Mental Health Therapists through all phases of their work and provide direct services to clients.
  • Conduct groups, intakes, assessments, outpatient evaluations, and psychotherapy for individuals and families using a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities.
  • Supervise support staff in implementing systems and coordinate with the Behavioral Health Program Manager on client-related administrative and clinical management procedures.
  • Participate in interviewing and selecting employment candidates, training employees, and planning, assigning, and directing employee work and caseloads.
  • Review client charts for compliance with Behavioral Health Organization, Washington State Department of Health, and The Joint Commission requirements.
  • Provide individual and group clinical supervision to mental health therapists, peer specialists, case managers, and program staff at the site.
  • Review and approve therapists' clinical documentation in EPIC as appropriate.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to ensure staff meet weekly service hours and monthly productivity requirements.
  • Ensure staff maintain full caseloads and distribute caseloads adequately among staff.
  • Ensure client retention and treatment success.
  • Ensure staff follow the Sea Mar patient-centered model.
  • Conduct weekly file reviews, implement corrective actions, and report findings to the Program Manager and, when appropriate, the Regional Behavioral Health Director.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to ensure quality-improvement reports are completed on time.
  • Maintain relationships with the Behavioral Health Organization and referral agencies.
  • Promote the program to community-based agencies, faith communities, social-service agencies, criminal-justice institutions, community health centers, schools, and other potential referral agencies.
  • Ensure clinical staff submit daily collected data and enter daily data into the regional data system, with timely and accurate data.
  • Ensure client information is protected and employees follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act confidentiality requirements.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to ensure high-quality care for Sea Mar patients.
  • Ensure daily completion of electronic progress notes and review and approve them when necessary.
  • Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and apply principles of growth and development across the life span.
  • Identify and categorize age-specific patient needs, including infant, adolescent, and geriatric needs.
  • Provide clinical supervision of mental health staff as required by Washington Administrative Code and ensure care complies with applicable regulations, contracts, The Joint Commission standards, and Sea Mar policies and procedures.
  • Ensure integration of primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and overall health services.
  • Participate in management and staff meetings to coordinate with staff and management and assist with inter-agency referrals.
  • Maintain regular client contact, including home visits when necessary, to assess and evaluate psychiatric status, basic needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Consult and collaborate with professionals and agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
  • Prepare concise, complete, and timely consumer records according to agency policy and Washington Administrative Code requirements.
  • Ensure clinical staff maintain updated documentation required by Washington Administrative Code, county and state contracts.
  • Ensure clinical staff meet The Joint Commission standards in delivering clinical services.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience working with Latinos, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and homeless individuals is preferred.
  • Certification as an Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist and/or Child Mental Health Specialist prescribed by Washington Administrative Code is preferred.
  • Licensed status is preferred, including Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

About the Company

Sea Mar

Nonprofit community health & housing services

Sea Mar is a nonprofit community health system based in Washington state, operating more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics across the state. It also provides affordable housing, community education, and social services, serving all residents regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. What sets Sea Mar apart is its focus on Latino and other diverse communities through bilingual, sliding-fee-scale care. The goal is to expand access to comprehensive, affordable health and human services statewide.

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