Crisis Program Supervisor

Kitsap County Department of Human Services and Salish Behavioral Health

Kitsap County Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-ASO) is seeking a Crisis Programs Supervisor to provide coordination and oversight of behavioral health crisis programming, including involuntary treatment act services, within the Salish Region.

Our new team member will be responsible for engaging treatment agencies, communities, and stakeholders in crisis program development, evaluation, and improvement. You will be a liaison for the civil legal system and court coordinator in relation to involuntary treatment and serve as the liaison between SBH-ASO, community partners, and treatment agencies.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Washington State behavioral health regulations and behavioral health crisis best practices, and behavioral health diagnosis and treatment. Must have experience with program development and implementation and the ability to administer plans based on identified community priorities.

The SBH-ASO was formed through an Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam County. This consortium of counties provides planning, contracting, and administration for the regional crisis system and limited behavioral health programs and services to low income/uninsured individuals in the three-county region. Kitsap County serves as the Administrative Entity for SBH-ASO. The SBH-ASO Division of the Human Services Department administers an annual operating budget in excess of $17 million, including State Funding, Federal Grants, and Apple Health Medicaid.

For more information, visit us at: SBH-ASO-LANDING-HOME ().

• Master’s in the social sciences or closely related field and
• Four years of behavioral health experience, with at least one year crisis related program experience
• One year of lead or supervisory experience

• Experience as Designated Mental Health Professional (DMHP) or Designated Crisis Responder (DCR), preferred
• Active licensure in one of the following areas:
  Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Social Work (LICSW)

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
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• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment.
• Travel will be required for offsite meetings with local, regional, and statewide groups as needed.

• Engage providers, communities and stakeholders in crisis program development, evaluation and improvement.
• Serve as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors, providing technical assistance, consultation and training in crisis related protocols.
• Coordinate with system partners related to statutory changes to involuntary treatment act and provides technical assistance to ensure partner understanding and implementation.
• Participate in the resolution of sensitive or complex inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of behavioral health services.
• Conduct Utilization Management Reviews
• Address over and under-utilization through clinical consultation with providers and through review of utilization management data.
• Represent the SBH-ASO in local, regional, and statewide meetings as needed.
• Direct on‑going comprehensive needs assessment, audits, and program evaluation.
• Audit program…