Clinical Supervisor (Outpatient) - YFS - Friends of Youth

The Clinical Supervisor (Outpatient) of Mental Health Services provides clinical and administrative supervision to Therapists while carrying a small caseload of clients. They assist with day-to-day clinical oversight, onboard Therapists, and Interns, and support the mental health services team in the delivery of high-quality services. This will be a hybrid position based out of either our Duvall, North Bend or Issaquah locations.

essential duties

Supervisory Tasks

• Work collaboratively with Human Resources, to recruit, interview, select, onboard, train, supervise
• and evaluate employees.
• Alert the Clinical Manager and Human Resources of any job performance issues which may require
• disciplinary action.
• Supervise and facilitate weekly supervision meetings with Therapists.
• Respond to and support Therapists through crisis response and intervention.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is in accordance with WAC, COA, Medicaid, and King County
• requirements.
• Observe clinical sessions and provide feedback to Therapists.
• Review caseload assignment with Therapists on a weekly basis to assign and maintain full caseload.

Service Design and Delivery Tasks

• Ensure services provided are high quality, consistent, and responsive to client needs and in
• alignment with King County requirements.
• Ensure the services maintain counseling practices consistent with current state law, professional
• ethics, and treatment practices.
• Provide clinical sessions to a small caseload of clients.
• Assist clinical employees in the creation of group curriculums and proposals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community referral sources.
• Maintain knowledge of King County resources applicable to client needs.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a human-service field.
• Fully licensed with the State of Washington as an LICSW, LMHC or LMFT.
• Meet WAC 246-811-049 standards for a Washington State Approved Supervisor.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience with youth and young adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.

c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of coping skills, crisis intervention, and supportive strategies for individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma.
• Strong group process and facilitation skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
• Able to learn and implement relevant Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
• Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.

We offer:

• Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Transgender Health Benefits

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.

Compensation details: 30-37.5 Hourly Wage

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