Child and Family Clinical Supervisor

About the role

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Supervisor to support our Child & Family Outpatient and Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring; training, coaching, developing and evaluating qualified staff.
• Monitor required trainings.
• Consult with Director on a regular and on-going basis regarding all aspects of the program, including clinical and administrative procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective supervision via consultation, supervisor and direct supervision to care coordinators, therapists and certified family peer/certified youth peer supports.
• Support staff to provide individual therapy, family therapy and groups.
• Train and coach to ensure services are delivered in keeping with Child & Family treatment philosophy and values; work with other Child & Family Supervisors to ensure consistency across programs.
• Provide direct service hours as indicated, including outreach services in the community and client homes.
• Conduct regular and on-going clinical and clerical record reviews; ensure that all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Child & Family, agency, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-site clinical support to staff as needed and coordinate staff coverage.
• Support staff to safely work in the community and on outreach.
• Assist in coordination of all aspects of resource management; appropriate handling of case assignment, signing treatment plans, authorization, and caseload management.
• Monitor and coach, as needed, to achieve program goals; monitor program related contracts.
• Work as integral member of KMHS supervisory team and represent KMHS positively in the community.
• Develop a positive working relationship with other child serving agencies in the community and establish a team approach.
• Provide consultation, education and training as needed to KMHS staff, school personnel and other agencies or individuals regarding clinical and program issues.
• Facilitate team meetings, consultations, clinical supervision, educational and training activities; coordinate activities with other programs.
• Collaborate with school districts to embed therapists in schools across the county.
• Aid in capacity-building and workforce development for infant and early childhood interventions.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health. Additional training in early childhood interventions and dyadic work.
• EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)
• This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) approved by start date. Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0500. Child Mental Health Specialist.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years of experience) Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, or substance abuse treatment. Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• LICENSURE: Eligibility for Approved Supervisor status in Washington State.
• ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS: Endorsed Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, Rostered Child-Parent Psychotherapy Provider, training in Reflective Supervision for IECMH.

Performance Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for children, including children 0-5 years oldKnowledge of diagnostic practices for children including the DSM-5 TR AND the DC:0-5
• SKILLS: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public. Communicates clearly and concisely. Demonstrated experience working with youth with complex mental health needs. Capacity to effectively manage a team. Demonstrated experience providing direct service to individuals living in poverty with complex needs. Ability to communicate quickly and effectively in high acuity situations. Demonstrated experience working with partner agencies toward a shared goal.
• ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to: Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member. Work effectively through complex situations toward joint solutionsManage high acuity crisis situations and focus on least restrictive alternativesManage fast paced work environment and shift priorities effectively