Behavioral Health Supervisor
Behavioral Health Supervisor
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$ 90000 - 110200
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Compensation:
- Salary Exempt
- New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $90000 to $110200 per year
- Based on performance there is room to grow over time on our full wage scale of $90000 to $130500 per year
Work Schedule:
- 40 hours/week
- MondayFriday
Who We Are
Unity Care NW is a private nonprofit federally qualified health center FQHC that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale we offer comprehensive primary medical behavioral health and dental care as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing over 300 caring and compassionate employees our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.
What We Value
- Respect
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent whose ambitions and values align with ours.
Job Summary
We believe mental & emotional health is an important part of overall health and wellness. Our behavioral health team works closely with patients and their Primary Care Providers to help them meet their health care goals.
As the Specialty Behavioral Health (SBH) Supervisor you would be responsible for supervision of the specialty behavioral health program and the employees within the department. The Supervisors role is to ensure the integral duties are carried out successfully by the department employees. Duties are listed below:
1. Provides supervision to departmental staff:
a. Assigns duties to employees; provides daily guidance and supervision.
b. Reviews employee assignments and provides specific instructions on completion of tasks/responsibilities.
c. Provides and/or ensures employees receive instruction/training needed to successfully complete their assigned job responsibilities.
d. Ensures that employees are aware of and adhere to appropriate company policies and procedures.
e. Provides input into the maintenance and upkeep of departmental job descriptions.
f. Prepares and conducts performance appraisals including establishment and implementation of developmental plans for direct reports.
g. Provides recommendations on hiring corrective actions and terminations; executes coaching.
2. Provides direction to SBH team.
a. Develops team goals and objectives in partnership with BH Director
b. Updates team standards and procedures in conjunction with leadership team
c. Maintains team performance measures within the appropriate levels as required by strategic and operational plans.
d. Participates in hiring promotion disciplinary actions and termination decisions.
3. Provides leadership as an active contributing participant in managementlevel planning and management.
a. Serves as a member of the Behavioral Health leadership team and the UCNW management team participating in robust discussions and contributing to decision making and implementation of initiatives.
b. Develops and implements operational plans for the SBH team aligning them with departmental and organizationwide goals and objectives.
c. Works actively on enhancing clinical and leadership skills and effectiveness.
4. Provides clinical supervision:
a. Provides clinical feedback and consultation to employed clinicians.
b. Provides clinical direction for complex issues.
c. Ensures appropriate clinical practice within scope.
5. Maintains and develops programs:
a. Ensures all program procedures and workflows are accurate and up to date in collaboration with the BH Operations Manager.
b. Designs program solutions to meet clinical needs as they arise.
c. Trains/Retrains program and other impacted staff through program changes and development.
d. Represents and advocates for the SBH program at meetings.
6. Performs clinical counseling:
a. Provides clinical assessment and diagnosis to assigned patient population.
b. Provides counseling services to a designated panel of patients.
c. Appropriately documents all patient interactions.
d. Consults with clinical team around shared patients.
You can learn more about the counselor portion of the role at and learn more about behavioral health services provided at Unity Care NW at Behavioral Health Unity Care NW.
What We Offer
- A friendly teambased environment
- Clinical supervision for all therapists
- Opportunities for group collaboration
- A competitive compensation package
- A salaried position without the work & overhead costs of running a private practice
- Outpatient only with no call schedule
- Inhouse case management
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Ongoing inhouse leadership training
- 1on1 executive coaching with our Organizational Development Specialist
Loan Repayment Application Opportunities
Watch our video at UCNW Loan Repayment Program YouTube to learn more about loan repayment opportunities at UCNW!
- Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid
- Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps NHSC Loan Repayment Program NHSC and the Washington Student Achievement Council Washington Health Corps WSAC
Benefits Include:
- Medical dental & vision insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
- 6 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off 160 hours Year 1 208 hours Year 2 & increasing again at Year 5 & Year 10
- Other paid leaves including: Bereavement Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D Short Term and Long Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Travel & Identity Theft Protection
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Transportation Incentives
- Healthy Living reimbursements
- Medical Hardship payroll loans Employee Referral Bonuses Will preparation services & gym discounts
- Continuing Education benefit
- Reimbursement of license renewal fees
- Independent license as a Mental Health Counselor Clinical Social Worker Marriage & Family Therapist or Psychologist in Washington State (or be eligible to obtain an independent license)
- Approved Supervisor Status with the Washington State Department of Health (or be eligible to obtain this) allowing you to perform clinical supervision requirements can be reviewed at WAC:
- 5 or more years direct clinical experience with community health populations preferably working in an integrated model
- 2 or more years experience supervising and mentoring employees
- Full understanding of the theory behind how procedures and practices are developed beyond how they are used at UCNW in order to effectively make significant contributions to policy and procedure development
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (this can be obtained upon hire at no cost)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an Approved Supervisor as defined per WAC:
- Knowledge of state Medicaid mental health system functions requirements and changes or proven ability to gain this knowledge
- Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of the full range of behavioral health disorders and familiarity with use of psychotropic medications
- Knowledge of how chronic medical issues and behavioral health interplay
- Able to perform behavioral health assessments clinical documentation and report writing
- Skilled in counseling skills including short term treatment and crisis intervention
- Possess knowledge experience and where applicable certification in specific treatment modalities. Examples of specific skills and modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Behavioral Activation Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Possesses BH clinical skills including but not limited to: behavioral health assessments screening and referrals; direct individual therapy/crisis intervention; organization and facilitation of psychoeducational and support groups; case management outreach documentation of assessments and progress notes
- Ability to follow all UCNW protocols including those related to clinic administration patient care and completion of timely chart notes
- Keyboarding speed of 30 wpm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Excel Word & PowerPoint
- Proficiency with or ability to learn all electronic systems used at UCNW including Electronic Medical Records scheduling systems HR/Payroll software training system instant messaging video conferencing and telehealth software
Qualifications that are a Plus
- Knowledge of the local community and private mental health and human services resources
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues including prevention & psychosocial aspects
- Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification
- Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish or Russian
Candidates who meet the job requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!
About Bellingham
Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! Nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains just a short distance from Seattle Vancouver BC and the San Juan Islands Bellingham is home to over 90000 people and surrounded by several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:
- Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking Biking Skiing Snow Boarding Fishing Sailing Kayaking & Camping)
- Excellent Schools (University Community College Technical School & Outstanding K12 Educational System)
- Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops Local Festivals Farmers Markets Berry Picking & Community Events)
- Cultural Activities (Theater Music Independent Films Museums Art Studios & Diverse Local Restaurants)
To Apply
Visit our Careers Page at Whatcom Healthcare Jobs Bellingham Medical Field Careers or contact Vicki Curtis Provider Recruiter at or. For news on our organization & future job postings please follow us on LinkedIn at Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for Covid19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
