Purpose

The Clinical Supervisor to Primary Care Social Workers will support the primary care social work team by providing clinical consultation and licensure supervision. The clinical supervisor will provide clinical consultation and supervision in accordance with the ethics, standards and scope of practice for the social work profession in Washington State, the standards and expectations of the Neighborcare Health’s Social Work role, and the organization’s Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals. The clinical supervisor utilizes his/her expertise to help social work staff members manage challenging patient cases and colleague requests, stay within their role responsibilities and professional ethics, and grow in their skill and abilities as a practicing social worker. 

Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibilities

Provide clinical consultation to the primary care social work team in a group and individual format. This includes:  Consultation for emergent patient concerns Consultation regarding effective practice and professional collaboration in a multidisciplinary medical setting Professional and ethical consultation to assure the staffs’ care is consistent with Washington State social work profession ethics and scope of practice, as well as Neighborcare Health policies and social work role. Provide licensure supervision for social work staff members either working toward licensure or maintaining licensure. The supervision shall be in accordance with standards and responsibilities of the approved supervisor for the Washington State LICSW, LASW, and Counselor as detailed in the Washington Administrative Code.  Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Washington State social work and counselor code of ethics, standards and practice. Be able to transmit this knowledge to staff, and help them apply it to individual cases. Work with the Program Manager for Behavioral Health and Social Work to align their consultation and supervision with the Neighborcare social work program expectations and standards.

Key Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Required for this job:

Enjoys working at the top of their license Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures, and sexual orientations Depth of practice experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker providing care to patients with varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and varied medical and psychosocial presentations. Experience as a clinical supervisor in the social work profession

Preferred for this job:

Experience working in a leadership role with a diverse team of health care providers and administrators Experience working in a primary care setting

Education

Required: Eligible candidates will hold a Washington State LICSW Eligible candidates will be an approved supervisor for LICSW and LASW candidates as detailed in WAC 246-809-334.

Years of Relevant Experience Required:

Three (3)+ years of direct mental health clinician supervision Two (2)+ years of independent practice

Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients.  We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.  You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/

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About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!  Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.  We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. 

Compensation 

The wage range for this position is minimum $96,387.20/salary up to $137,155.20/salary maximum Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience