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DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) · 14 hours ago

Clinical Supervisor - SAGE

Seattle, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $104K/yr

1+ years exp

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with complex needs related to homelessness and mental health. The Clinical Supervisor for the SAGE program will oversee long-term case management services, support staff training, and ensure compliance with clinical documentation and care standards.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Assist SAGE Program Manager in planning, implementation and coordination of long-term case management mental health services at the agency

Support and train case management staff toward improved care standards and practice skills

Coordinate with DESC programs to assure successful transition of consumers to long-term case management

Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultations, clinical supervisions, program meetings, and in-service training of mental health program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences

Coordinate schedule for all aspects of long-term mental health services, including scheduling of individual team members and coverage of office and drop-in center areas

Schedule and conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews of charts of long-term case management consumers

Supervise and review team clinical documentation to assure that team members maintain current and complete clinical records, and that records comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures

Oversee compliance with documentation requirements of relevant WACs, King County, PHP and other funding sources (as applicable), in conjunction with Clinical Programs Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager

Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members

Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files

Participate as a regular member of various committees to assure efficient, accurate, and quality work performed by self and supervisees

Track various matters through chart review and database reports to assure timeliness and accuracy of program work

Maintain familiarity with agency and mental health system policies and procedures and assure adherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with human service organizations that provide resources needed by mental health consumers, and with other agencies in the mental health and social service system

Provide clinical case management services for a small caseload, and, as needed to support team members

Collaborate with non-mental health DESC staff to ensure tight continuity of care for consumers using other DESC services

Teach and promote outreach services and active integration of recovery-based service with all clients

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed AAC credentialMaster's degree in social workCommunity based behavioral healthSupervisory experienceBilingual in Spanish/EnglishClinical supervision skillsCooperationContinuityEffective communication

Required

Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses

Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health

One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services

Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use disorders

Possess the skills and attitude to provide sound clinical and administrative supervision

Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds

Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior

Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients

Preferred

Supervisory experience

Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington or actively pursuing one of these credentials

Qualified to provide Department of Health Approved Supervision to LICSW, LASW, LMFT and/or LMHC candidates

Bilingual in Spanish/English