Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Location: Arlington,Washington,United States

      The Stillaguamish Tribe is an approved NHSC site and also a qualifying employer for PSLF. Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment programs through the National Health Service Corps | NHSC Loan Repayment Program (hrsa.gov) for up to $100,000 or have your student loan balance forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF (studentaid.gov/pslf/) 

Position Summary

The Mental Health Supervisor is responsible for clinically supervising a multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides clinically appropriate services.   Ensures site is in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements as well as Stillaguamish Tribe’s Policies and Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·                     Conduct case conferences with Mental Health Professionals and other clinical staff

·                     Review and sign off on all case records required and in compliance with all Federal, State, County and Tribal.

·                     Maintain records sufficient to meet County, State, and Federal clinical documentation requirements.

·                     Complete various chart audits for documentation compliance providing guidance to Mental Health staff based on results, recommend trainings, provide in – service trainings.

·                     Counsel clients in individual or group sessions, managing caseload of 15-25 clients. Monitors, evaluates and records client progress with respect to treatment goals

·                     Maintains client progress, and provides outreach and advocacy to help people attain their highest degree of health and independence

·                     Adheres to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

·                     Adheres to safety and security policies, and participates in disaster drills.

·                     Follows security regulations and policies, with consideration of clinical factors.

·                     Provides documentation in accordance with unit policies and procedures.

·                     Engages in internal audit preparation and review process as directed.

·                     Maintains case records in an accurate and timely manner; develops and maintains current crisis plan.

·                     Meets with supervisor on a regular basis and attends required meetings, consultations and trainings.

·                     Develops and implements promising/best practices programming based on identified needs of patients

•                     Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         Providing clinical supervision and case consultation on a regular basis.

·         Maintaining WAC compliance of all files through review and feedback with other clinical staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·                     Knowledge of treatment approaches for individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and brief therapy.

·                     Two years’ prior supervisory experience preferred

·                     Knowledge of group process.

·                     Ability to use Windows, Excel, Work and other relevant computer software.

·                     Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships.

·                     Knowledge of treatment approaches for drug dependent clients, and ability to work with clients experiencing drug dependency issues.

·                     Ability to develop community resources and market services.

·                     Ability to effectively communicate ora