Clinical Supervisor - Salary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization. Position Summary The Clinical Supervisor supervises mental health outpatient treatment at their site. This individual supervises the Mental Health Therapists in all phases of the therapists’ work, provides direct services to clients, and conducts groups, intakes, and assessments. The person in this position also supervises the support staff in the implementation of systems, and coordinates with the Behavioral Health Program Manager regarding administrative and clinical management procedures relating to clients. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates for employment, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work/caseloads for employees. Reviewing client charts to ensure compliance with BHO, DBHR, and TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements. Provide clinical individual and group supervision to all mental health therapists, peer specialists, case managers and program staff working on your site. Review and approve the therapists’ clinical documentation in Cerner, as appropriate. In partnership with the Manager, ensure staff meets their weekly service hours and monthly productivity requirements. In collaboration with the Manager, ensure staff has full caseloads and that caseloads are adequately distributed among all staff. Ensure client retention and treatment success. Ensure all staff follows the Sea Mar patient-centered model. Conduct weekly file reviews and implement appropriate corrective actions to ensure files meet Federal, State, County, and Sea Mar requirements. Report all findings to the Program Manager and, as appropriate, to the Regional Behavioral Health Director. In collaboration with the manager, ensure QI reports are completed on a timely manner. Maintain a positive relationship with the BHO and referral agencies. Promote the program to community based agencies, faith communities, social services agencies, criminal justice institutions, community health centers, schools, and any other potential referral agency. In collaboration with the manager, ensure clinical staff submits daily collected data and daily data entry in the regional data system. Ensure data timeliness and accuracy. In partnership with the Program Manager, ensure client information is protected and that all employees follow the HIPAA confidentiality requirements. Work in partnership with the Program Manager to ensure high quality of care for all Sea Mar patients. Ensure daily completion of electronic progress notes. Review and approve electronic progress notes, when necessary, in a timely fashion. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Provide clinical supervision of mental health staff as required by WAC and ensure client care is provided according to the WAC, county contracts, TJC, and Sea Mar Policies and Procedures. Ensure system integration of care (primary care, behavioral health, dental care and overall health) for all patients. Participate in management meetings and staff meetings in order to coordinate effectively with other members of staff and management team, assists in making appropriate inter-agency referrals. Provide outpatient evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy to individuals and families in a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities. Expected case load to be determined by Regional Director. Maintain regular contact with clients, including home visits, if necessary in order to assess and evaluate the consumer’s psychiatric status, basic needs, strengths and weaknesses. Consult and collaborate with other professionals/agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans and follow-up. In collaboration with manager, prepare concise, complete and timely consumer records, according to agency policy and WAC requirements. Assure that their clinical staff maintains updated documentation as required by WAC, County and State contracts. Assure that all clinical staff meets TJC standards in the delivery of clinical services. All other duties as assigned by Regional Director. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information. This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol. This person must comply with all ethical standards of SeaMar and as required by DOH. The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this center. This person must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist. The Regional Director shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and experience working with Latinos, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and homeless individuals, is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of an organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening Master’s degree in the Social Science or Social Service field. Mental Health Professional; certification as minority Mental Health Specialist as prescribed by WAC, is preferred. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Licensed status is preferred (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW). If not licensed, must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker). At least five (5) years’ experience in the field, with some administrative experience. At least five (5) years’ experience in the field, with some administrative experience. Licensed status preferred: (Washington State Department of Health LMHC, LMFT, and LICSW). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must have and maintain a current CPR certification. If not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire. Must have and maintain active First Aid certification. Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Supervision This position supervises the clinical work performed by Mental Health Therapists at the site. The position will work with and support Sea Mar employees and patients to help fulfil the organization’s mission. Salary Salary is negotiable, Depending On Experience. Salary - Salary Plan, 85,000.00 USD Annual What We Offer Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays 401(k)/Retirement options an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sea Mar