Outpatient Mental Health Lead

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best:
Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

SRHD considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant.

Predictable scheduling, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District. In addition to directly improving the well‑being of our community, below is a brief summary of our benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Pension plan options
• 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day
• Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month)
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive medical benefits
• Career growth and development planning
• And much more…

This position provides an array of services to a mixed caseload of individuals suffering from serious and persistent emotional, mental, and/or substance use disorders. Services are offered in individual and group settings utilizing evidence-based practices and skills compliant with program standards. The role includes providing technical review of licensed mental health trainees in accordance with scope of practice guidelines. duties require discretion when preparing, disclosing, and handling confidential, controversial, or sensitive information.

The position involves exercising judgment and discretion in accordance with leadership parameters.

• Coordinates and directs the work of trainees, reviews the trainee’s workload and productivity.
• Oversees the orientation of newly hired trainees.
• Establishes and maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff.
• Oversees trainees using mentoring, coaching, and other appropriate techniques; counsels trainees and recommends additional training needs as necessary to the Division Director.
• Reviews case records for completeness, consistency, and quality of mental health services provided, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions, including detailed documentation of diagnostic evaluation, patient interaction, treatment plan, progress notes, and discharges.
• Participates in the intake process by interviewing clients and/or family members to obtain relevant historical patient information and conduct mental health screenings and assessments.
• Collaborates with patients in developing individual and group treatment plans. Assists individuals in identifying resources and/or services that will be of benefit to the individual such as housing, support groups, medication management, etc.

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other social services fields).
• Three years’ relevant experience, including 25 hours of supervision of clinical practice and 15 hours of training in clinical supervision.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or an equally qualified licensed mental health practitioner.

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