DSHS WSH Therapies Supervisor

1 week ago

Lakewood, Washington, United States Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Full time

Description
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Therapies Supervisor to join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH), a psychiatric hospital, as a part of our Behavioral Management Team (BMT). As Therapies Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing and training Behavioral Health Specialist 3s in providing behavioral and clinical support. You'll provide technical assistance in program development, and promote client habilitation, independence and safety, while effectively providing supervision to staff members who are providing training and therapy in groups and individual counseling to clients.

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.

Some Of What You'll Do

  • Provide supervision to assigned staff and provide 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
A bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational therapy, physical therapy, hospital recreation, manual arts, vocational counseling, or psychiatric social work

AND

Five years of professional experience in a therapy program, including two years in administration and direction of professional staff.

OR

Nine years of professional experience in a therapy program, including two years in administration and direction of professional staff.

A master's degree in the areas of study listed above will substitute for two years of non-administrative experience.

Note: Occupational therapy majors must possess registration with the National Registry of Occupational Therapy; physical therapy majors must possess a certificate of registration issued upon the recommendation of the Washington State Examining Committee of Physical Therapists.

Questions? Please contact and reference #07165.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision 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, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information
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/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 Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or

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