Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Description

About us and the role:

One of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest (2018 -2022) is hiring for a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.

The Mental Health Clinician Supervisor leads and oversees a team of mental health clinicians to ensure the provision of high-quality mental health services. This position requires a combination of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, while always keeping client care at the forefront. Direct oversight includes but is not limited to developing, coordinating, evaluating, and supervising all services tailored for adults and youth within mental health programs. In addition to directly overseeing patients, the role involves supervising the MHP and Peer Support teams. Alongside these responsibilities, they also perform vital administrative functions integral to the seamless operation of the programs. This is a full-time, exempt position with a pay range of $67,725 to $91,500 annually.

Our organization leads statewide outreach to low-income, multi-ethnic, and marginalized communities through partnerships and direct communication. As an organization, we focus on creating a supportive, encouraging experience for our program participants and employees.

What’s Special about this Job:

• We are a community-focused organization with innovative programs in early childhood education, child care, recovery support, and disability benefits.
• High-quality teams with a dedication to the communities we serve.
• Our fast-growing programs and services serve hundreds of people across Eastern Washington to help overcome barriers that stand between our clients and their goal of reaching their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervision and Team Leadership:

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to a team of mental health clinicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
• Foster a positive and supportive team culture, encouraging professional development and collaboration among team members.
• Supervises employee’s daily activities and, as approved, conducts hiring, terminating, disciplinary and grievance actions.
• Ensures all staff, including themself, consistently maintain professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
• Ensures staff compliance with the code of ethics and WAC associated with respective certifications and licenses.

2. Clinical Oversight:

• Review and assess clinical assessments, treatment plans, and interventions to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Provide consultation on complex cases, offering guidance and expertise to support clinicians in their work.
• Monitor compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

3. Staff Development:

• Identify and address the professional development needs of clinicians through training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and encourage clinicians to stay informed about the latest developments in mental health practice.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Implement and oversee quality assurance measures to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of mental health services.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the integration of mental health services into a comprehensive healthcare framework.

5. Community Engagement:

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, departments, community, and representatives of federal, state, local, and other agencies to address issues relevant to integrated behavioral health and Substance Abuse care service delivery.
• Participate in community events and initiatives to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma.

6. Administration:

• Coordinates with telehealth providers as needed and appropriate.
• Develop operational workflows, information, and educational offerings for clients, staff, and the community.
• Oversees the effective use of Electronic Health Records and other reporting software.
• Serves as an information conduit between departmental administration and program staff to assure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Supports Program Administrator in administrative oversight of grants/contracts.
• Supports Program Administrator in the development of the program's annual budget and monitors expenditures to ensure departmental operation remains with