Care Manager And Systems Coordinator (Children's Specialist)

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County Department of Human Services and Salish Behavioral Health

The Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-ASO) Division of Human Services has an exciting opportunity for a Children's Care Manager and Systems Coordinator to join our team. Our new team member will perform advanced level professional human services planning to assist with the administration of regional behavioral health programming across Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties, with a focus on youth programming and child serving systems.

Do you live in Kitsap, Jefferson, or Clallam County and want to work with this program to serve the three-county area?

Hybrid Work-From-Home schedule is available, upon completion of training!

This team member's duties will include: ensuring the quality of behavioral health services within our community to include coordination with youth and families, treatment providers/facilities, and participation in statewide planning initiatives; assisting with behavioral health systems coordination; serving as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors by providing technical assistance and clinical consultation; and assisting in the development and implementation of new behavioral health programming.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Washington State behavioral health regulations and behavioral health diagnosis, treatment techniques and practices. Must have experience with program development and implementation to include monitoring grant requirements and subcontractor compliance, and the ability to administer plans based on identified community priorities.

The SBH-ASO was formed through an Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam Counties.This consortium of counties provides planning, contracting and administration for the regional crisis system and limited behavioral health programs and services to low-income/uninsured individuals in the three-county region. Kitsap County serves as the Administrative Entity for SBH-ASO. The SBH-ASO Division of the Human Services Department administers an annual operating budget in excess of $17 million, including State Funding, Federal Grants and Apple Health Medicaid.

Find out more about us at:

SBH-ASO-LANDING-HOME (kitsapgov.com)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in the social sciences or closely related field and

• Four years of program related experience and

• One year of lead or supervisory experience

• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in the community behavioral health system

• Active licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Social Work (LICSW)

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

Driving Requirements

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

This position is categorized as:

• Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license. If driving on county business the incumbent must meet and follow the Fleet Risk Control Policies to operate a motor vehicle on County Business.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

• Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment.

• Travel will be required for offsite meetings with local, regional, and statewide groups as needed.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as clinical treatment liaison between the SBH-ASO and providers, state hospitals, inpatient facilities, and residential treatment facilities.

• Participate in the resolution of sensitive or complex inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of behavioral health services.

• Conduct utilization management reviews

• Address over and under-utilization through clinical consultation with providers and through review of utilization management data.

• Represent the SBH-ASO in local, regional, and statewide meetings as needed.

• Direct on-going comprehensive needs assessment, audits, and program evaluation.

• Audit program for compliance with federal, state, and SBH-ASO requirements.

• Analyze programs for effectiveness and recommend improvements to existing services and system operations.

• Provide planning leadership and direction and develop short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the behavioral health system.

• Work with provider agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders to plan and implement changes across the region.

• Serve as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors, providing technical assistance, consultation, and training

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

• Work hours for this position are Monday

• Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

This position is open until filled, but interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This position will be screened weekly beginning the week of July 15, 2024, with first round of interviews soon after.