Adult Inpatient Clinical Supervisor

Adult Inpatient Unit Clinical Supervisor

Hiring Range: $74,443.20 - $93,038.40 Per Year

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Clinical Supervisor to provide clinical and administrative supervision for the Adult Inpatient Unit (AIU) team. In this leadership role, you will oversee Mental Health Professionals, Discharge Planners, and Peer Support Specialists, ensuring high-quality behavioral health care for clients in an inpatient setting. If you are an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for crisis intervention and recovery-oriented care, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision for inpatient mental health professionals, discharge planners, and peer support specialists.
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating qualified staff, ensuring compliance with job requirements and training mandates.
• Consult regularly with the Program Director and Operations Manager regarding clinical and administrative processes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage admissions, client treatment planning, and milieu management.
• Ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based care in alignment with KMHS treatment philosophy.
• Conduct clinical and clerical record reviews to ensure compliance with agency, state, and regulatory standards.
• Provide direct clinical services, including individual and group therapy, as needed.
• Support staff safety and well-being in a high-acuity environment.
• Assist with resource management, caseload distribution, and treatment authorization processes.
• Monitor contract compliance and program goals, adjusting as necessary.
• Represent KMHS positively within the community, fostering collaboration with external health service agencies.
• Facilitate staff meetings, clinical case reviews, and professional training sessions.
• Support crisis intervention services and ensure staff are prepared to respond effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health.

EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Must meet and maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined in RCW 71.05.020.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: 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 of supervisory experience

LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC).

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.
3. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices

SKILLS:

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2. Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely.
3. Demonstrated experience working with youth with complex mental health needs.
4. Capacity to effectively manage a team.
5. Demonstrated experience providing direct service to individuals living in poverty with complex needs.
6. Ability to communicate quickly and effectively in high acuity situations.
7. Demonstrated experience working with partner agencies toward a shared goal.

Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to:

1. Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
2. Assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
3. Work effectively through complex situations toward joint solutions
4. Manage high acuity crisis situations and focus on least restrictive alternatives
5. Manage fast paced work environment and shift priorities effectively

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen.  Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

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