The Clinical Supervisor (Outpatient) of Mental Health Services provides clinical and administrative supervision to Therapists while carrying a small caseload of clients. They assist with day-to-day clinical oversight, onboard Therapists, and Interns, and support the mental health services team in the delivery of high-quality services. This will be a hybrid position based out of either our Duvall, North Bend or Issaquah locations.
essential duties
Supervisory Tasks
- Work collaboratively with Human Resources, to recruit, interview, select, onboard, train, supervise
- and evaluate employees.
- Alert the Clinical Manager and Human Resources of any job performance issues which may require
- disciplinary action.
- Supervise and facilitate weekly supervision meetings with Therapists.
- Respond to and support Therapists through crisis response and intervention.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is in accordance with WAC, COA, Medicaid, and King County
- requirements.
- Observe clinical sessions and provide feedback to Therapists.
- Review caseload assignment with Therapists on a weekly basis to assign and maintain full caseload.
Service Design and Delivery Tasks
- Ensure services provided are high quality, consistent, and responsive to client needs and in
- alignment with King County requirements.
- Ensure the services maintain counseling practices consistent with current state law, professional
- ethics, and treatment practices.
- Provide clinical sessions to a small caseload of clients.
- Assist clinical employees in the creation of group curriculums and proposals.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community referral sources.
- Maintain knowledge of King County resources applicable to client needs.
job requirements
a. Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a human-service field.
- Fully licensed with the State of Washington as an LICSW, LMHC or LMFT.
- Meet WAC 246-811-049 standards for a Washington State Approved Supervisor.
- Minimum of 1 year supervisory or management experience.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience with youth and young adults.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.
b. Additional Requirements
- Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
- Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
- Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.
c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
- Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of coping skills, crisis intervention, and supportive strategies for individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma.
- Strong group process and facilitation skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
- Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
- Able to learn and implement relevant Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
- Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.
We offer:
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
- Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan with match
- Transgender Health Benefits
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.
Compensation details: 30-37.5 Hourly Wage
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