KMHS is Kitsap’s nonprofit, designated community mental health provider for adults with acute and/or chronic serious mental illnesses, and children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. During 2016, KMHS provided services to more than 6,800 children and adults. On WA’s beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, offers easy access to both the pristine wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula and the big-city lights and culture of Seattle. We offer competitive salary, benefits & a positive work environment. Inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment services offer evidence-based treatment, using trauma informed care to help people reach their recovery goals. We offer whole person care through mental health and substance use treatment and care management, close care coordination with on-campus and community-based primary care providers, and with partner PCHS, now offer dental care to KMHS clients and the community. Many community partners assure people receive behavioral health care in the right place, in the right way, at the right time. Together we are weaving a web that connects emergency room and hospitals, substance abuse treatment, and primary care providers; creates partnerships for early intervention at home and school, supports multiple law enforcement, jail, and justice endeavors, and works to ensure housing, food, and other social supports together with social service agencies and community collaborations. The Kitsap Mental Health Services community fosters a culture of hope and empowerment through a safe, welcoming environment, compassionate relationships, and a commitment to respecting life experiences. KMHS is a tobacco/smoke-free and scent-free facility

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor - Adult Outpatient

As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide leadership to an interdisciplinary Care Team that addresses the comprehensive behavioral health needs, and coordinates the physical health needs, of individuals suffering from severe or chronic mental illness and/or those with co-occurring disorders. Also, you will ensure high-quality treatment for clients, within a recovery framework, to improve functioning and health; support clinicians in the performance of their duties through oversight and participation in clinical coordination and problem-solving within the Care Team, and with clients, other agency programs and community resources 

Go home every day knowing your efforts helped directly serve your community and neighbors!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct the day-to-day clinical operations of the care team including staff work hours to assure appropriate coverage. Lead the daily organizational or treatment planning meetings. Continuously evaluate the status of clients and do appropriate planning and coordination of treatment activities to ensure immediate attention to their changing needs. Monitor the quality of clinical work done by team members. Provide training and mentoring for supervisees


• Develop and implement an integrated treatment model for clients with dual disorders. Facilitate programmatic integration in a multi-disciplinary context.


• Ensure clients have clearly delineated treatment goals, crises, and discharge plans that address needed behavioral health interventions and physical health care coordination. Ensure systems are in place to efficiently and consistently communicate treatment goals and interventions to all staff. During staff turnover of staff or transfer of clients ensure seamless continuity of care, at minimum risk for clients.


• Participate in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, work assignments, and orientation and performance supervision according to regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Develop and implement staff orientation and training.


• Assist clinicians in the performance of their duties by monitoring and participating in clinical coordination/problem solving between clients and clinicians and other agency programs and community resources.


• Work closely with Health Analyst to monitor health status and medical services utilization of clients assigned to the Care Team and ensure follow up and transitional care planning as needed.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits


• 19+ days of PTO and 8 paid holidays your first year


• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative


• Loan Forgiveness, training, and extensive education available


• Advancement opportunities available within the agency


• Free Employee Assistance Program and parking


• Full Time and Part Time positions along with professional advancement available

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Master’s degree in nursing, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or a related field


• Meet the definition of a Mental Health Professional


• Experience providing COD treatment preferred.


• A combination of exceptional clinical and organizational skills and experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness


• Three years of supervisory and program management experience is desired


• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. 

WHO WE ARE

The grass really is greener on our side of the water!  Come join us on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, where scenic vistas, outdoor activities, and historic towns offer many options for exploration just across Puget Sound from Seattle.  Residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried, affordable lifestyle, along with the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds. Seattle is a water commute away via “fast ferry” passenger service or the WA State Ferries, and Tacoma is a modest highway drive.  To learn more, check out www.visitkitsap.com.
 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization filled with compassionate people doing important work. We’ve been transforming lives and our community since 1978, helping our neighbors with mental and behavioral health challenges to achieve healthy, productive lives.  As one of the largest non-profit employers in Kitsap County, our 500+ employees provide a comprehensive range of services to over 6500 children, youth, adults, and families annually.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package


• Work/life balance


• The opportunity to make a positive difference!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.

Please be sure to check out other Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Professional, Counselor, Psychology, and  Behavioral Health Clinician roles with KMHS as well.