Mental Health Professional Shift Supervisor (12hrs/wk.) - Crisis Triage Facility at Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, Washington

Job Description:

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

Mental Health Professional Shift Supervisor (12hrs/wk.) Crisis Triage Facility - Multiple Shifts Available! 

As a Mental Health Professional Shift Supervisor, you will collaborate with a hands-on team approach using evidence-based behavioral health practices that help ensure quality care of your clients. You will provide supervision to case managers, peer counselors, and treatment aids. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide oversight on the admission process for the CTF, triaging the waitlist, streamlining the processes, and making sure that clients are able to access care in a timely manner.  Complete the MHP required portions of the intake assessment. 


• Provide oversight on discharge process for the CTF to ensure that clients have a completed discharge plan within 24hrs of admission, and support in coordination with the SUD Residential Facility for admission of clients who require substance use residential services. Complete the required portions of the discharging process. 


• Work with the CTF Manager and Director to hire, train, coach, develop, evaluate, and work on performance improvement (if necessary) of supervisees.  Provide regular individual supervision for assigned staff.   Document and keep records of significant interactions. Complete performance appraisals within agency standards and timelines.


• Work closely with the CTF Manager, RN Supervisors, Physicians, Designated Crisis Responders, and others to organize a cohesive crisis intervention – a direction(s) that compliments the efforts of the outpatient providers.


• Promote the enhancement of positive staff morale by facilitating a timely response to problems, ensuring thorough and accurate internal communications, and providing opportunities for staff recognition.


• Take appropriate measures to meet client daily basic needs for health and safety including but not limited to the following tasks: a) prepare and serve meals, b) conduct safety checks of the KCCTC units, c) monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation, d) assist in maintaining a clean work environment, e) assist in maintaining sufficient inventory of food and non-food items.


• Work with the CTF Manager and Director to review and assess the accuracy of current unit policies and procedures.  Identify which needs revision and work collaboratively to revise as necessary.


• Monitor and plan the use of unit resources to be within budgetary guidelines especially those related to unit activities and extra staffing.  Provide input and assist the CTF Manager in budget preparation.


• Directly supervise the floor staff of the CTF and their daily responsibilities by assigning tasks, program and group facilitation assignments, etc. 


• For continuity of care, facilitate Pass-downs.  Facilitate multi-disciplinary staffings, incorporating technological media when appropriate and feasible.


• Work with the Designated Crisis Responders when clients require a higher level of care. 


• Facilitate a common language within the unit as to assessing acuity, risk, and methods of intervention.


• Conduct an ongoing review of clinical charts for compliance.


• Facilitate post-incident debriefings using Crisis Prevention Intervention principles. 

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

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A master’s degree in behavioral science and meets the criteria as a Mental Health Professional in the state of Washington.


• The following topics/skills are considered highly desirable for this position:  supervisory experience, working knowledge of the Involuntary Treatment Act, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change Theory, Co-Occurring Disorders, Dialectical Behavioral Theory (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Theory, inpatient or crisis adult psychiatric work with chronically mentally ill clients and computer skills.  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package


• Work/life balance


• The opportunity to make a positive difference!

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