DSHS WSH Therapies Supervisor

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We are seeking a Therapies Supervisor to join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH), a psychiatric hospital, as part of our Behavioral Management Team (BMT). As Supervisors, you will direct and train Behavioral Health Specialist 3s in providing behavioral and clinical support. You will provide technical assistance in program development, promote client habilitation, independence and safety, and effectively supervise staff who provide training and therapy in groups and individual counseling to clients.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Provide supervision to assigned staff and work schedule assignments
• Train assigned staff in therapeutic interventions
• Model interventions and provide coaching, training and support
• Identify barriers to interventions
• Ensure effective communication within the BMT
• Ensure staff completes all required documentation
• Provide micro-training to referring ward treatment teams
• Collect data regarding patient responses
• Complete assigned trainings

Who We're Looking For

Opportunities performed on-site may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07165.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services' vision is that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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