Full time

Hybird position - Issaquah

essential duties

Supervisory Tasks

• Work collaboratively with Human Resources, to recruit, interview, select, onboard, train, supervise
• and evaluate employees.
• Alert the Clinical Manager and Human Resources of any job performance issues which may require
• disciplinary action.
• Supervise and facilitate weekly supervision meetings with Therapists.
• Respond to and support Therapists through crisis response and intervention.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is in accordance with WAC, COA, Medicaid, and King County
• requirements.
• Observe clinical sessions and provide feedback to Therapists.
• Review caseload assignment with Therapists on a weekly basis to assign and maintain full caseload.

Service Design and Delivery Tasks

• Ensure services provided are high quality, consistent, and responsive to client needs and in
• alignment with King County requirements.
• Ensure the services maintain counseling practices consistent with current state law, professional
• ethics, and treatment practices.
• Provide clinical sessions to a small caseload of clients.
• Assist clinical employees in the creation of group curriculums and proposals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community referral sources.
• Maintain knowledge of King County resources applicable to client needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a human-service field.
• Fully licensed with the State of Washington as an LICSW, LMHC or LMFT.
• Meet WAC 246-811-049 standards for a Washington State Approved Supervisor.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience with youth and young adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.

c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of coping skills, crisis intervention, and supportive strategies for individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma.
• Strong group process and facilitation skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
• Able to learn and implement relevant Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
• Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.