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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSummary:The Behavioral Health and Reentry Services (BHRS) program provides behavioral health and reentry services for incarcerated adults and courtinvolved youth. The BHRS Clinical Supervisor works closely with the Clinical Program Director and members of the BHRS team in the provision of clinical services to ensure seamless integrated behavioral health needs during incarceration and upon release from the Whatcom County Jail and the Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility. The BHRS Clinical Supervisor works in a supportive role in conjunction with the County Contract Administrator to fulfill the programs clinical and administrative responsibilities and ensure adherence to the National Commission on Correctional Health Cares (NCCHC) standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Recruitment and Development The BHRS Clinical Supervisor works closely with the Clinical Program Director to recruit hire and train/onboard staff. Additionally the BHRS Clinical Supervisor is solely responsible for:
Professional Development and Quality Improvement The BHRS Clinical Supervisor works directly with the Clinical Program Director County Contract Administrator and corrections staff to:
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides supervision of direct services staff and agencybased services to clients seeking treatment. Strong communication skills sound judgment and creativity are required to help implement and deliver support services that meet the complex needs of the patients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with members of the jail/juvenile detention facility; probation staff; medical staff; clients and their significant others; administrative supervisory and clerical personnel; and employers and representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of mental health and substance use conditions. All personal contacts are conducted in accordance with federal and state statutes laws and regulations dealing with the confidentiality of patient records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is regularly required to sit speak clearly hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands or arms stoop kneel crouch or lift and/or move a maximum of 15 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in agency jail and juvenile detention offices and meeting rooms. Occasional visits to community agencies and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Clinical Program Director
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time