Forensics and Care Coordination Supervisor

Lifeways, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 6%

Paid time off

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Lifeways, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks an experienced mental health professional to provide leadership and oversight within our ENCC collaboration, serving individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

The role combines direct client care with program development, staff supervision, and community partnership building to expand evidence-based services and ensure quality outcomes.

Strong supervisory skills, compliance with regulations, and ability to train graduate interns are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mental health, behavioral, and/or alcohol and drug counseling.
• Master’s degree in social work, behavioral health, or closely related field.
• Be registered with MHACBO for a QMHP within 30 days of hire.
• Hold an Oregon QMHP certification and able to obtain a clinical license within 2 years of hire.
• Completed 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Current driver's license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Criminal Background Check (to enter correctional setting).
• Preferred: 2-5 years supervisory experience in behavioral health.
• Preferred: Current Oregon clinical license (LCSW, LCP, LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplinary employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provide leadership and strong dedication to developing and delivering evidence-based services and support for individuals with mental illness and individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Oversee outcome and program performance measures as defined both internally and externally.
• Provide individualized case management to clients.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Comply with court orders and regularly attend scheduled hearings.
• Conduct outreach to high need, justice-involved, clients.
• Foster crucial partnerships with judges, attorneys, and correctional staff.
• May act as liaison and provide consultation, education and informational to community agencies.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to expand clinical competency and ensure thorough client care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Engage in community events, providing community education about program services and requirements.
• Foster effective teamwork, trust and communication between all members.
• Review and sign staff clinical assessments and service plans.
• Provide clinical oversight; crisis management emphasized.
• Provide supervision, consultation, education, and training for graduate level interns and staff.
• Assist clinicians with development planning and conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide supervision for licensure for program staff.
• Observe, supervise, and assist clinicians/providers on duty.
• May supervise other clinicians or subcontracted programs.
• Document into agency’s electronic medical record system.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Program development

Community partnerships

Clinical supervision

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work, behavioral health, or closely related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

• Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
• Short Term Disability - Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Commuter Mileage Incentive
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

This position will consist of 20% direct client care, 40% program and staff development, and 40% developing relationships with community partners. The role will also work closely with our Exceptional Needs Care Coordination (ENCC) team to support collaboration, coordination of services, and the needs of the individuals we serve.

• Provide leadership and strong dedication to developing and delivering evidence-based services and support for individuals with mental illness and individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Oversee outcome and program performance measures as defined both internally and externally.
• Provide individualized case management to clients.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Comply with court orders and regularly attend scheduled hearings.
• Conduct outreach to high need, justice-involved, clients.
• Foster crucial partnerships with judges, attorneys, and correctional staff.
• May act as liaison and provide consultation, education and informational to community agencies that routinely encounter individuals with mental or emotional disturbances.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team structure to expand clinical competency, staff cases, and ensure thorough client care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Engage in community events, providing community education about program services and requirements.
• Foster effective teamwork, trust and communication between all members
• Reviews and signs staff clinical assessments and service plans
• Provide clinical oversight. Difficult cases and crisis management are emphasized.
• Provide supervision, consultation, education, and training for graduate level interns, other program staff, and community agencies/groups.
• Assist clinicians with their professional development planning, provide timely and constructive feedback, as well as conduct performance evaluations as scheduled.
• Provide supervision for licensure for program staff.
• Observe, supervise, and assist clinicians/providers on duty.
• May provide clinical review and/or supervision of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs.
• Document into agency’s electronic medical record system.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Must ensure compliance with federal, state, and interagency regulations.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mental health, behavioral, and/or alcohol and drug counseling
• Master’s degree in social work, behavioral health, or closely related field
• Be registered with MHACBO for a QMHP within 30 days of hire.
• Hold an Oregon QMHP certification and able to obtain a clinical license within 2 years of hire.
• Completed 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Current driver's license
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Criminal Background Check (to enter correctional setting)
• Preferred:
• 2-5 years supervisory experience in behavioral health
• Current Oregon clinical license (LCSW, LCP, LMFT)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplinary employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.