Social Work Supervisor; Behavioral Health - CCS Intake

The Dane County Human Services Department has a full-time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for a Social Work Supervisor position. This position will be working within the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program.

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Under the direction of assigned Manager, the Behavioral Health Social Work Supervisor supervises assigned staff, evaluates performance, and recommends action on hiring, probationary periods, discipline and complaints. Ensures unit coverage, reviews and assigns the workload, provides consultation and direction, participates in and coordinates meetings. Responsible for program efficiency and quality of staff work within assigned program areas. Provides initial orientation to staff and ongoing training to help staff increase their knowledge, skills and effectiveness.

Performs quality assurance functions. Ensures consumer’s behavioral health services are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, consumer driven and recovery oriented. Represents the County and program in meetings and committees. Prepares data, reports and presentations under the direction of assigned Manager. Maintains professional standards of social work practice and performs related duties as assigned.

Provides supervision and clinical oversight to the staff of Dane County’s Youth Connect Program, an outpatient youth crisis stabilization program, or the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) and the State of Wisconsin Children’s Long-Term Support (mental health designation) (CLTS) Waiver programs for children and youth. Ensures clinical and case management needs are addressed. Guides staff to ensure interagency coordination of services and positive outcomes for program participants.

Works in conjunction with Manager to ensure state requirements, standards and quality practices within CCS and CLTS are met, or compliance with DHS 34 and Medicaid Crisis billing requirement are adhered to (Youth Connect).

Provides supervision and clinical oversight to Dane County’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Intake unit. Ensures that the CCS Intake process examines the consumer's behavioral health needs across the lifespan, is culturally responsive, consumer driven, and recovery oriented. Works in conjunction with CCS Administrator to ensure quality Functional Screen completion, intake processes that are in compliance with DHS 36 requirements, and timely implementation of Intake changes.

A Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field and a minimum of two (2) years’ professional experience in the behavioral health field.

Current valid Wisconsin certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor is required. Certification as a WI Substance Abuse Counselor, or WI Substance Abuse Specialty designation is desired but not required.

Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Also refer to the “Physical and Environmental Work Requirements” section below.

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits…