Coordinated Discharge Clinical Supervisor

Jail Health Services (JHS) a division within the Department of Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a dedicated and passionate Project/Program Manager III (Clinical Supervisor) to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative care practices. You would put your clinical supervision skills to work by leading a clinical team of both licensed and unlicensed staff. This specialized team provides person-centered and trauma-informed release planning services that focus on individuals in need of coordinated medical care, behavioral health treatment, benefits, and other social services.JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails – King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million. The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent.

 The JHS vision is opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is to assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail. Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population. JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations, many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.

Note: This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

The primary work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with possibility of alternative work arrangements after completion of probation. These positions are not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Some evening and weekend work may needed depending on operational demands. 

Work Location 

This position will have work duties at both King County Correctional Facility at 500 5^th Ave Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center at 620 W James St Kent, WA. 

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 

• Lead day-to-day clinical activities and serve as an expert technical resource or lead for work teams.

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate licensed and unlicensed clinical team members.
• Provide expert technical analysis and support for complex clinical cases and programmatic challenges.
• Monitor workflows and adherence to policies and procedures to inform future policy direction and quality assurance activities.
• Represent the clinical program at various internal and external workgroups or meetings and address stakeholder concerns.
• Handle multi-disciplinary or technically challenging analytical or planning projects and programs.
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• State of Washington licensure as LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LSWA or equivalent in good standing.
• At least (1) year of clinical supervision experience that includes experience supervising clinical staff in initiating and completing accurate clinical assessments, updating case records, documenting interventions, progress, and outcomes, and reporting patient status in an electronic health record.
• Ability to travel on a flexible schedule to various worksites.
• Pass a security clearance and/or background check for secure access to the jails.
• Able to acquire BLS-CPR for healthcare providers prior to first day of employment.
• Must have some experience working with various personnel processes such as hiring, training, performance, and assisting with labor relations issues.
• Experience in principles and processes of social work, case management, behavior change, counseling/intervention, and service planning for people who are predominantly living unsheltered and have complex medical, behavioral health, and substance use issues.
• Demonstrated skills, especially in areas such as ethics, person-centered approaches, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented concepts, crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of your clinical skills, especially those related to cultural humility and shared decision making. 
• A deep commitment to racial equity and understanding of the historical and generational impacts of racism and mass incarceration.
• Knowledge of specific challenges and needs of individuals facing legal involvement, housing instability, poverty, substance use disorders, and mental health diagnoses compounded by discrimination and systemic oppression.
• Demonstrated ability to address conflicts as opportunities for collaboration with demonstratable facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Evidence of strong emotional intelligence and ability to work well as a part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs such as Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience, or familiarity with, using electronic health records.
• Ability to use web-based tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using a range of methods and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining organized in a complex, ever-changing environment.
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Desired Qualifications: 

• Bi or multilingual language skills 
• Substance use disorder certification OR experience OR education specifically related to substance use disorder care and harm reduction, including knowledge of various medications, treatment modalities, and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working in a position where you routinely coordinated medical, behavior health, substance use, and other social service resources in King County for Medicaid-eligible adults
• Experience working in the carceral system

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact your Recruiter.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Who May Apply

Any qualified applicants 

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Cover Letter

(Please note: Resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above). 

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. 

Additional Information 
Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

• Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone.
 
 The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.

Union Membership

Non Represented