DSHS WSH Therapies Supervisor
DSHS WSH Therapies Supervisor
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The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Therapies Supervisor to join our team at Western State Hospital (psychiatric hospital) as a part of our Behavioral Management Team (BMT).
As Therapies Supervisor you will be responsible for directing the work of and training Behavioral Management Specialist Institution Counselor 3s.
Opportunities performed onsite at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some of what youll do:- Provide supervision to subordinate staff and perform tasks as a manager within the Behavioral management Team
- Model interventions and provide coaching training and support for assigned staff
- Identify barriers to interventions
- Ensure that assigned staff completes all required documentation
- Provide microtraining to referring ward treatment teams
- Keep records and appropriate documentation
- Collect data regarding patient responses
Who were looking for:
A bachelors degree involving major study in occupational therapy physical therapy hospital recreation manual arts vocational counseling or psychiatric social work
And
Five years of professional experience in a therapy program including two years in administration and direction of professional staff
A masters degree in the areas of study listed above will substitute for two years of nonadministrative experience.
Note: Occupational therapy majors must possess registration with the National Registry of Occupational Therapy; physical therapy majors must possess a certificate of registration issued upon the recommendation of the Washington State Examining Committee of Physical Therapists.
Questions Please contact and reference #02401.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own livesrequires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
