Are you interested in team-based care and supporting clinicians that provide services to individuals with psychosis? We have a passionate and dedicated team that needs leaders. Our team supports one of the most stigmatized populations in our outpatient, community-based setting.

The Clinical Supervisor oversees clinical oversight and clinical and administrative supervisory aspects of program(s). Provides clinical services as needed. Our Clinical Supervisor role facilitates the growth of clients and clinicians, supports a small, dedicated team and works with clinicians to provide team-based care. 

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Rockwood site. 

Pay/Benefits: $70,532 starting annual salary plus, Full benefits. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Provide regular supervision to each clinician in the program. Maintain accurate documentation of individual and group supervisory meetings held at least two times per month.
• Provide assistance to direct reports with work issues including establishing clear expectations regarding performance and training.
• Provide support and attention to employee success and address performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Coordinate hiring process including orientation and training for program.
• Provide direct service including facilitation of group and individual sessions, client evaluations, and case management.
• Meet performance standards for direct care, documentation, quality (including engagement and evidence-based practices), and teamwork as defined in the Performance Review.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining clinical and quarterly treatment review schedules.
• Monitor employee productivity, documentation, and insurance authorizations.
• Perform day-to-day quality management tasks (e.g., chart audits, utilization management).
• May provide crisis consultation and intervention for program areas as needed.
• Participate in program development.
• May provide training to community partners, agency staff, and others.
• Document and maintain client records to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality.
• Complete required program reports, including those needed for supervisory responsibilities, timely and accurately.
• Meet standards for documentation and work accuracy as defined in the Performance Evaluation for self and supervisees including timely completion of progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and authorization requests.
• Meet standards as defined in the Performance Evaluation for direct service, including being accountable for supervisees and implementing and ensuring adherence of the clinical model and/or evidence-based practices and quality of clinical practice for self and supervisees.
• Attend informational, clinical, and management meetings which may include all-agency, team and consultation meetings, staffing, intra-agency trainings, etc. May represent LifeWorks NW at community meetings.
• Support staff's use of Feedback-Informed Treatment service delivery approach to obtain and review feedback from clients regarding the fit and effectiveness of the services provided to them.

Requirements: 

• Clinical Supervisors in mental health programs must meet QMHP requirements and have completed two years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting.
• Position may require a LPC or LCSW.
• Must be able to demonstrate competence in leadership, wellness, oversight and evaluation of services, staff development, service planning, case management and coordination, utilization of community resources, group, family and individual therapy or counseling, and documentation and rationale for service to promote intended outcomes and implementation of LWNW policies.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.

Working Conditions: This job is primarily office based, with the potential to require some community-based services.

Client population has a high level of acuity and requires heightened supervision. Clients may display behaviors that are disruptive, verbally aggressive, property damage, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or aggressive behaviors. During the regular school year there may be limited community-based outreach as indicated and/or community-based outings with clients. Must be able to drive agency vehicle. During the summer program there are consistent community activities. May be in loud situations, outside in the elements, engaging in physical activities. Position requires ability to be in all spaces client may be.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include: Compassionate, Impactful Care; Holistic Health; Passionate Team; and a Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lifeworksnw.org 

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