DSHS WSH Therapies Supervisor
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Job location
Lakewood, WA
Job details
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapies Supervisor to join our team at Western State Hospital to promote recovery and well-being in partnership with the people we serve
In this role, you will lead the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) rehabilitation team in the Treatment and Recovery Center at the Gage Center of Forensic Excellence. You will supervise staff who work with a caseload of patients who are not currently attending active treatment in support of the department's mission to Transform Lives!
Some Of What You’ll Do
• Oversee the daily operations of the NGRI Treatment and Recovery Center
• Ensure that staff develop activities and engage patients
• Oversee program improvements
• Facilitate regular meetings with rehabilitation staff and ward staff as needed
• Coordinate group coverage
• Assist in hiring, training, and development of staff
• Audit staff progress notes and provide them with clinical feedback
What We’re Looking For
• Effective communication skills
• Group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric symptoms
• Strong group therapy skills and experience treating individuals living with chronic, severe mental illness
• Strong behavioral orientation and ability to use cognitive-behavioral approaches or ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lead a team toward a defined mission or goal
• Strong relationship building skills
Who Should Apply
Professionals with a bachelor’s degree involving major study in occupational therapy, physical therapy, hospital recreation, manual arts, vocational counseling, or psychiatric social work and 5 years of experience in a therapy program, including 2 years in administration and direction of professional staff.
(Professionals with a master's degree in the areas listed above will substitute for 2 years of non-administrative experience).
Must possess a professional license in the field of study or be registered as an Agency Affiliate Counselor with the State of Washington. Occupational Therapists 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.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.
If you have questions about the application process, email Jourdan Phipps, Recruiter, at jourdan.phipps@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 16469
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made
