Overview
Our Commitment to EquityThe Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
Provides administrative and clinical supervision and support to direct service staff and interns. Participates actively in program, department, and agency leadership teams and provides leadership support to teams within Y Social Impact Center. This position ensures a seamless system of high-quality response, assessment, intervention, and referral for all clients served by the program. This position works occasional evenings and weekends and shares responsibility for the after-hours on-call rotation with other clinical supervisors.
This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems. ?
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, fully in-person position. The hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00p.m, however flexibility is required with some evening and weekend work required as job duties demand.
This position is part of our CCORS Program Regional Expansion. There is the opportunity to support families in:
North King County (Bellevue, Bothell, Duval, Issaquah, Kenmore, Woodinville, etc.)
South King County (Auburn, Federal Way, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, etc.)
Central King County (Seattle, Vashon, Eastlake, Capitol Hill, etc.)
What You Will Get From Working at The Y
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25%discount, on eligible Childcare Services
Working at the YMCA may contribute to eligibility for student loan forgiveness
Hiring Range: $83,000-$90,000/year
Responsibilities
Recruits, hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned clinical staff and interns.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision and support to direct reports, interns, and team, including individual supervision meetings, group case consultation, and fielding crisis intervention calls when needed. Remains current in the latest trends of mental health treatment.
Conducts weekly team triage meetings and staff meetings to discuss matters pertaining to treatment issues, policies and procedures, case management, and staff relations.
Plans and/or facilitates relevant trainings for the development of staff skills and knowledge
Maintains qualifications as an Independent Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist through the Washington State Department of Health.
Develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures to meet contract requirements and of the agency, including personnel, treatment services, and records.
Monitors staff documentation and individual case records by utilizing the reports in the electronic health record, periodically spot-checking case records from each staff and ensures timely documentation of services and productivity.
Represents the YMCA at interdisciplinary community meetings
Ensures all children and families served receive high quality and effective services. Ensures urgency, intensity and frequency of services calibrated to the youth and family's individual cultural background and mental health needs, and that families are bridged to long term community supports.
Ensures staff and interns interface and effectively work with courts, probation department, and other agencies and professionals, and that they develop successful treatment programs for various @types of individuals.
Conducts quality assurance (QA) activities so that all services are delivered and documented per WAC and King County contractual requirements. Participates in formal QA review process.
Supports in the preparation of county or state audits and responds to corrective action post audit.
Partners with leaders in other YMCA programs and divisions to build community across the Y and to ensure participants are receiving relevant and effective services.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)
Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, and independently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist through the Washington State Department of Health.
Two or more years of experience providing community-based services to youth and families from a broad range of cultures and who have a wide variety of needs. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Understands and adheres to state and federal confidentiality regulations. Understanding of relevant Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Always conducts self ethically and professionally.
Demonstrates strong decision making and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment models and other assessment tools.
Holds the conviction that mental health is a treatable illness and recovery is possible.
Intermediate proficiency with computers, competent with Microsoft Office software and case management/client tracking software and previous experience tracking and summarizing data into reports in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Fifteen hours of training in clinical supervision approved by the Department of Health and meets WAC requirements as an approved clinical supervisor.
Two or more years training and experience providing emergent, skills-focused, intensive, short term crisis intervention for families and/or experience working with youth and families in the Child Welfare System.
Experience with wraparound, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused service delivery models.
Working knowledge of youth and family mental health, juvenile justice, commercial sexual exploitation of children, and chemical dependency systems and providers in King County and Washington State child welfare system (strongly preferred).
Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Reliable Transportation Requirement
This role requires the incumbent to have access to reliable transportation to meet clients/families in the community in a timely manner.
Authorized Driver Preference
This role has the potential to transport clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are optional, but preferred.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive . To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:
YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Speeding
Improper Lane Change
Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
Failure to obey Traffic Sign
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
Driving with an open container of alcohol
Reckless Driving
Hit and Run - property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
Racing
Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
Speeding over 20 mph
Fleeing and/or eluding police
Any other felony driving conviction(s)
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:
More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.
More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.
Fingerprinting Requirement
In this role, you are required to complete and pass fingerprinting with Puget Sound Education Services District (PSESD) to work with children and in schools, which is an additional background check, within the first 30 days of employment. Incumbents must resubmit and pass the PSESD fingerprinting every two years. The YMCA of Greater Seattle covers the cost of PSESD fingerprinting.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Are very adaptable.
Have high ownership and strong work ethic .
Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
Truly enjoy being of service to people.
Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Caring
Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol -free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information:
( i ) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010:
https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877
(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants:
https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
