Clinical Supervisor

Jail Health Services (JHS) a division within the Department of Public Health – King County is seeking two (2) dedicated and passionate Clinical Supervisors to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative care practices. You would put your clinical supervision skills to work by leading a clinical team of both licensed and unlicensed staff. This specialized team provides person-centered and trauma-informed release planning services that focus on individuals in need of coordinated medical care, behavioral health treatment, benefits, and other social services.

As part of the clinical leadership team, you would also play a pivotal role in ensuring individuals have the essential resources and support that they need as the release from jail as well as forging impactful partnerships with community stakeholders and fostering a vibrant and inclusive work environment. We are striving to build our workforce with people from diverse backgrounds, including people with lived experience of substance use, incarceration, houselessness, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA communities. This emphasis on diversity and inclusivity reflects a commitment to providing equitable and just health and human services to all individuals, regardless of their background. This position demands a commitment to equity, social justice, and a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by individuals in the criminal legal system. If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about providing equitable healthcare services to diverse populations, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails – King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA.  The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services.  We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.

The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is To assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail. 

Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.

JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule for these positions are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with possibility of alternative work arrangements after completion of probation. This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

Work Location

The primary work locations for these positions are at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) located at 500 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104; and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) located at 401 Fourth Avenue N. Kent, WA 98032.

• Lead day-to-day clinical activities and serve as an expert technical resource or lead for work teams.

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate licensed and unlicensed clinical team members.

• Provide expert technical analysis and support for complex clinical cases and programmatic challenges.
• Monitor workflows and adherence to policies and procedures to inform future policy direction and quality assurance activities.

• Represent the clinical program at various internal and external workgroups or meetings and address stakeholder concerns.

• Handle multi-disciplinary or technically challenging analytical or planning projects and programs.

Required:

• State of Washington licensure as LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LSWA or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of clinical supervision experience that includes experience supervising clinical staff in initiating and completing accurate clinical assessments, updating case records, documenting interventions, progress, and outcomes, and reporting patient status in an electronic health record.
• Ability to travel on a flexible schedule to various worksites.
• Pass a security clearance and/or background check to secure access to the jails.
• Able to acquire BLS-CPR for healthcare providers prior to first day of employment.
• Must have some experience working with various personnel processes such as hiring, training, performance, and assisting with labor relations issues.
• Expertise in principles and processes of social work, case management, behavior change, counseling/intervention, and service planning for people who are predominantly living unsheltered and have complex medical, behavioral health, and substance use issues.
• Demonstrated advanced skills, especially in areas such as ethics, person-centered approaches, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented concepts, crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of your clinical skills, especially those related to cultural humility and shared decision making. 
• A deep commitment to racial equity and understanding of the historical and generational impacts of racism and mass incarceration.
• Knowledge of specific challenges and needs of individuals facing legal involvement, housing instability, poverty, substance use disorders, and mental health diagnoses compounded by discrimination and systemic oppression.
• Experience applying equity skills in the practice of undoing racism.
• Demonstrated ability to address conflicts as opportunities for collaboration with demonstratable facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Evidence of strong emotional intelligence and ability to work well as a part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs such as Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with electronic health records.
• Ability to use web-based tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using a range of methods and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining organized in a complex, ever-changing environment.

Desired: 

• Substance use disorder certification OR two (2) years of experience OR education specifically related to substance use disorder care and harm reduction, including knowledge of various medications, treatment modalities, and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working in a position where you routinely coordinated medical, behavior health, substance use, and other social service resources in King County for Medicaid-eligible adults.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

These Career Service positions are open to all qualified external and internal applicants.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Cover Letter (Expressing Interest in this position)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Additional Information 
Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

• Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone.
  
The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.

Salary : $106,101 - $134,493