If you are a motivated and dedicated Clinical Supervisor looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.
Company Mission
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About The Company
At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.
We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.
Position Summary
The Clinical Supervisor will have clinical and operational oversight over Mental Health Counselors, Therapists, and Behavioral Health Consultants. Facilitates and supervises the development and implementation of mental health services for individuals and families. Provides clinical and administrative supervision for direct service staff. Provides direct service to a small number of clients as needed.
Essential Job Duties
New employee orientation and training
Supervise counselors, therapists, interns, and behavioral health consultants and oversee their day-to-day activities.
Provide culturally appropriate clinical consultation and advocacy to enhance care of Native Americans individuals.
Develop protocols for communication, referral, consultation, documentation, data collection and report-writing.
Facilitate regular team meetings. Participate in agency and interagency meetings.
Coordinate with medical health services and addiction services where program and client needs overlap.
Develop, implement, and promote culturally appropriate mental health treatment for Native Americans diagnosed with mental health and alcohol and drug disorders.
Promote outreach activities and other agency services.
Function as a member of the Mental Health and Addiction and Recovery Teams.
Participate in quality assurance activities including chart review and audit preparation.
Participate in hiring process and performance evaluation of team members.
Attend as well as develop and deliver relevant trainings as assigned.
Meet regularly with Program Director for supervision as needed.
Provide consultation in crises and on-call services, as needed.
Documented successful program development, direct care, supervision skills.
Documented effectiveness in presenting ideas, transmitting information, conveying concepts to individuals or groups of people of varying educational, cultural and experience levels.
Attend relevant training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling.
Must be a certified QHMP with the MHACBO board.
Licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
Five years supervisory experience.
Alcohol and Drug Certification a plus.
Minimum two years experience serving the mental health needs of adults, children and families.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Mental Health Therapists must be able to pass a CRIMS finger printing and background check.
What’s in it for you?
14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
Company Phone
Company Laptop
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
How To Apply
To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety..
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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