Supervisor, Social Services (Licensed) - Kirkland, WA

What You'll Do:

The Supervisor, Social Services - Licensed is responsible for overseeing, managing, and training to enhance the skills of both supervisors and supervisees at Connections Kirkland. Under the direction and supervision of the Social Services Manager this position oversees the supervision of the Social Services team. This position supports the oversight and documentation requirements in providing clinical supervision for facility staff.

• With support and guidance from the Social Services Manager and other clinical leadership, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned social services staff.
• Conducts monthly supervision of frontline staff, focusing on training, development, and operational procedures.
• Provides individual and group clinical supervision to staff seeking documented supervision hours.
• Responsible for onboarding and training new hires under their supervision, including completing the 90-day Competency Checklists.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor, and communicate with individuals, ensuring safety is maintained while meeting their needs.
• Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
• Reviews and signs off on assessments for non-licensed staff in assigned programs to ensure compliance with required timeframes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This role must hold an active Washington State-approved independent clinical license (e.g., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and meet Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements to provide supervisory services to licensed candidates seeking independent licensure.

What You'll Bring:

• Licensed as LMHC or LICSW by the Washington State Department of Health
• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health related field
• Completes declaration of supervision before providing and qualifying to provide supervision
• Complete 15 hours of training in supervision
• Meets required WAC requirements to provide supervision
• Experience in an inpatient or crisis healthcare setting field  
• 5 years of behavioral health or relevant experience  
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience 
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working with children, youth, families and adults with behavioral health issues

• Knowledge of and experience with the Washington State involuntary treatment process

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.