Clinical Supervisor - Deaf Services

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor - Deaf ServicesLocations: Seattle, WADuration: Full Time, Permanent & Onsite

Job Description

ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the hiring process, trains and supervises clinical team member and interns in the program, under the direction of the Program Manager.Prioritize and assign new clients to team members under his/her supervision.Review, monitor and assure compliance that all required clinical documentation is completed in a thorough and timely manner and per organization standards.Conduct team member performance evaluations in conjunction with the Program Manager, and as per organization standards and timelines.Provide clinical and administrative coverage for the program in the absence of the Program manager.Provide clinical services to clients, which include but not limited to:Mental Assessments and evaluations per required level of care.Lethality and risk assessments.Teaching problem-solving, goal-setting, social skills, communication skills and money management; and accessing community resources.Providing counseling, individual treatment services and coordination with family, when indicated.Providing crisis intervention services as necessary.Assisting clients to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.Inquiring about medication regimes and treatment compliance.Manage the utilization compliance of services and the success of outcome measures.Advocate for clients, coordinating and referring for services with other community agencies.Maintain working relationships with community and government agencies, other professionals, family members of clients and significant others.Handle client grievances and implement the client grievance procedure on behalf of the client.Provide consultation/education services to other organizations as appropriate.Maintain ethical and competent client and professional relationships in the delivery of service.Relate to others in a professional manner, respectful of individual and cultural differences.Assist with monitoring program revenues and expenses and insure compliance with funding requirements such as authorizations, timelines, medical necessity and billing.Attend and participate in management meetings, work groups, organization program audits and accreditation activities as a member of management team.Comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, policies and procedures and all safety regulations.Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned by the program manager.Understand recovery concepts in behavioral health.Successfully apply recovery concepts, as appropriate.Synthesize and demonstrate recovery concepts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor provides direct clinical supervision to team members in program. Conducts supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training process of new employees.Actively plans, assigns and directs work responsibilities of the team member.Conducts performance evaluations and attends to rewarding and disciplining employees.Engages in addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other keywords: therapists, therapy, counselors, counseling, social work, case managers, MSW, MHP, MFT, associate

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field. Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field (MSW, MS, MA), with a strong emphasis in working with families and community organizations.Requires a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a clinician 3 or 4 and demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment along with supervision experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESProven supervisory and leadership abilities.Fluency in American Sign Language.Skill and experience in working with a wide range of behavioral health disordersPresenting problems and communicating effectively with collateral organizations having contact with the individual and/or the familyEarly intervention and prevention as well as evidence-based effective treatment.Ability to work well independently is necessary.Knowledge of community mental health systems and resources within King County is highly desirable. Because of the nature of the target population, experience with ethnic/cultural diversity is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONSRequired, Mental Health Professional (MHP) designation.Washington State licensure as, LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT highly preferred.Must be able to obtain a WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.Must have a Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record.Must pass a criminal background check.Perks All Team Members working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:

100% Paid Medical & Dental InsuranceFull time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthdaySpouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)Paid Life Insurance2x annual salary + additional $25,000Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)100% premiums paid 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year12 Days of Paid Sick Leave9 Days of Paid HolidaysHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)The StandardRetirement plan:401(k) plan (organization contribution) – we contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t. Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own planPaid TrainingFree in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site trainingPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Free Supervision Hours - Washington State LicensureService Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service

Thanks & Regards,Daniel S (Saiyed)Executive Recruiterdaniel.s@brightpathassociates.com