Job Type
Full-time
Description
Title : Associate Director of Behavioral Health
Onsite at our Admin office in Georgetown, Seattle, WA.
This is an exempt, salaried position.
Annual salary range is $108,000-$120,000
ETS strives to achieve pay equity and transparency as part of our goal to create an equitable workplace.
Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community!
- ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years.
- Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice.
- Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members.
This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission!
Job Summary :
The Associate Director of Behavioral Health role is part of the Clinic Services Behavioral Health team that supports ETS' mission through the development, oversight, and implementation of comprehensive behavioral health services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to clients and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.This role makes a critical difference at ETS by providing leadership and clinical supervision to the behavioral health team, enhancing participants outcomes, and ensuring that services are aligned with the organization's philosophy of care and strategic objectives.What you contribute to this role - Responsibilities :
Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness.Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.Regulatory Adherence and Quality Assurance
Provide ongoing review of supervisory requirements including notes, professional development plans, required training(s), utilization of data / EHR reports, etc.Oversight of Supervisor competencies and professional development with a focus on evidence informed supervisory skills, exceeding all regulatory requirements.Coordinate Departmental Training in conjunction with HR & QIRM, develop and oversee departmental training calendar(s) to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.Responsible for agency wide consistency with implementation and practice of ETS policies & procedures.Development and oversight of corrective action plans related to all internal and external audit findings in cooperation and coordination with Quality Improvement and Risk Management department.Ensure clinical standards are in alignment with ETS care philosophy.Oversight of Intake operations, establishing a consistent intake processes across the agency, streamlining functions, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.Work with IT and others to ensure Clinic Services is optimizing the utilization of the EHR for Behavioral Health departments.Align Case Management & Counseling Depts to ensure efficiency in procedure and diminished redundancies.Ensure purposeful connections from H&E throughout clinic services.Work with DHII on the development of risk stratification and care pathways, both internal and external, related to identified populations of risk.Program Development and Innovation
Ensure new Behavioral Health hires are provided with consistent, competency-based onboarding.Clinic Services lead for the implementation and ongoing utilization of the LYSSN training platform.Responsible for all Clinic Services group curriculum development, implementation, fidelity, and continued oversight.Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of future behavioral health service expansion within Clinic Services (i.e. mental health, IOP, etc).Advance staff utilization & optimization through efficient scheduling, data utilization, team building, programming and other innovations.People Leadership
Direct oversight of Clinical Supervisors & Case Management Supervisors.Provide clinical support through building behavioral health competencies, reinforce ETS values and professional ethics, encourage and practice reflection, and support supervisors and staff in their decision-making processes and crises.Ensure ongoing availability of Peer Services through negotiation and management of contractor relationship.Development of Lead roles to ensure professional advancement opportunities and succession planning.Serve as a liaison with other ETS departments and programs.Manage time sheets, approve payroll timely and approve leave requests in reference to scheduling needs.Conduct performance evaluations of behavioral health staff in accordance with agency policies, state and federal regulations in collaboration with Behavioral Health Supervisors.Assist with interviewing and hiring Behavioral Health staff.Work with Human Resources and DHII regarding staff recognition, and performance management.Note : New and / or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time.
Requirements
What you bring to this role -Qualifications :
Credential (License, Certification, Provider One, etc.)
Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Certification requiredEducation and / or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable) :
Qualified SUDP Clinical Supervisor per WACBachelor's in social science or related fieldRequired : 5 or more years of Clinical SupervisorPreferred : Opioid Treatment ProgramPreferred : Managing multiple departmentsPreferred : Program development and / or project managementPreferred : WA State Mental Health licensureKnowledge and Skills :
An understanding of racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.Able to lead and motivate a team to perform at their highest level while recognizing each member as individuals with differing skill levels.Strong mentoring and coaching skills to assist Supervisors in leading their team.Knowledge of all federal and state regulations pertaining to the clinical operations of a federally licensed Opioid Treatment Program.Strong interpersonal skills and verbal / written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently.Dependable, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem solving.Flexible team player, with excellent attention to detail.Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information.Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues.Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.Check Out ETS' Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role!
Key Benefits :
Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits.403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA.Basic Life / ADD / FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.Vacation (2 weeks / year, access at 6 months)Sick leave (24 days / year, access at 30 days).Mental health leave (12 days / year, access at 30 days).Holidays (12 days / year) and one Floating Holiday per year.Exceptional Perks :
Wellness stipend ($50 / month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc.Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work.License renewal reimbursement and tuition / training assistance.Referral bonus ($100 / $250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times.Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs).Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping.Professional development : ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.Explore Working at ETS and Apply for This Position!
To learn more about ETS, visit our website at www.evergreentreatment.org .Evergreen Treatment Services ack nowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.Salary Description
115,000 - $125,000
Salary : $108,000 - $120,000
