Robert Neil Olson Msw/Mhp/Licsw Email & Phone Number

United States

Support in licensure supervision, project management, and special projects.

Washington, United States

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker my goal is to help individuals work towards changes in their life that allow for more joy, better relationships, and a stronger sense of self.As an experienced clinical leader in the WA State crisis system of care, my goal is to support provider and state agencies in preparing for new funding opportunities, prepare for compliance audits, or strategize for future growth.I am an approved supervisor in WA State for associate level mental health clinicians and social workers seeking supervision hours. In this capacity my goals are to prepare new clinicians for the legal, ethical, and clinical duties of a Mental Health Professional and Social Worker.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Provide clinical and operational oversight for the regional crisis line operations in nine counties, 988 forKing County, WA Recovery Helpline, WA Teen Link, WA Warm Line, Support after Suicide Program,and the training department.The Sr. Director is responsible for developing, monitoring and assuring adherence to operational.policies, procedures and systems that produce outstanding results in keeping with defined outcomes.Responsible for the clinical content of all training delivered by Crisis Connections. This positioncoordinates with agency leadership to assure that the clinical departments work is provided in a lens ofequity and inclusion.Responsible for providing leadership in the development of new programs in response to identifiedcommunity needs and Crisis Connections’ strategic direction.Respond to comments from the media about clinically related issues, and provide professional trainingand community educational presentations.

Bremerton, Washington

Provide clinical and operational oversight to the following service lines, Adult Inpatient Unit, YouthInpatient Unit, Kitsap County Crisis Triage Center, Intensive Inpatient Pacific Hope and RecoveryCenter, Keller House Mental Health Residential Program, Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Team,Vocational Rehabilitation Team, and Kitchen Services team.Assist in hiring; training, coaching, developing and evaluating qualified staff. Update job descriptions asnecessary and monitor required trainings.Consult with Chief Clinical Officer on a regular and on-going basis regarding all aspects of theprograms, including clinical and administrative procedures.Oversee the unit operations with the interdisciplinary team on admissions and milieu management.Provide clinical supervision via consultation, supervisor and direct supervision to therapists, dischargeplanners and peer supports. Support staff to provide individual therapy, family therapy and groups.Train and coach to ensure services are delivered in keeping with Acute Services treatment philosophyand values.Conduct regular and on-going clinical and clerical record reviews; ensure that all documentation iscompleted in a timely manner in accordance with Acute Services, agency, contractual and regulatoryrequirements.Provide on-site clinical support to staff as needed and coordinate staff coverage. Support staff to safelywork on the units.Provide training on Crisis Prevention and Intervention to all staff directly interacting with clients.Serve as professional person in charge in relation to audits by regulatory bodies for assigned servicelines.

Bremerton, Washington

Assist in hiring; training, coaching, developing and evaluating qualified staff. Update job descriptions asnecessary and monitor required trainings.Consult with Director on a regular and on-going basis regarding all aspects of the program, includingclinical and administrative procedures.Oversee the unit operations with the interdisciplinary team on admissions and milieu managementProvide clinical supervision via consultation, supervisor and direct supervision to therapists, dischargeplanners and peer supports. Support staff to provide individual therapy, family therapy and groups.Train and coach to ensure services are delivered in keeping with Acute Services treatment philosophyand values.Conduct regular and on-going clinical and clerical record reviews; ensure that all documentation iscompleted in a timely manner in accordance with Acute Services, agency, contractual and regulatoryrequirements.Provide on-site clinical support to staff as needed and coordinate staff coverage. Support staff to safelywork on the units.Assist in coordination of all aspects of resource management, appropriate handling of case assignment,signing treatment plans, authorization, and caseload management.Monitor and coach, as needed, to achieve program goals, monitor program related contracts.Work as integral member of KMHS supervisory team and represent KMHS positively in the community.Develop a positive working relationship with other child serving agencies in the community andestablish a team approach. Provide consultation, education and training as needed to KMHS staff,school personnel and other agencies or individuals regarding clinical and program issues.Facilitate team meetings, consultations, clinical supervision, educational and training activities.

Bremerton, Wa

Greater Seattle Area

Provide multi-axial assessments, crisis intervention and stabilization, and meaningful engagement toadults admitted to the Crisis Diversion Facility (CDF).Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings,participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients.Point person for day-to-day coordination and problem solving with partnering organizations including:law enforcement, criminal justice, health care facilities including emergency rooms, psychiatric inpatientunits, mental health and chemical dependency service agencies, primary care, and other human serviceorganizations.Assure that CDF operates in compliance with contract, licensing, and relevant regulatory requirements.Provide direct clinical and administrative supervision to CDF Shift Supervisors, CD Supervisor and otherassigned staff. Assure DESC and CSC program values are adopted and fully incorporated by staff.Conduct performance evaluations on a scheduled basis and maintain supporting documentation inconfidential supervision and personnel files

Greater Seattle Area

Support and train Crisis Solution Center (CSC) staff toward improved care standards and practice skills.Assure compliance with all relevant contract and procedure requirements.Teach and promote core DESC values, crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and causes andeffects of homelessness essential to ensure the safety of clients and staff.Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members.Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files.Coordinate with the MCT, CDF, other DESC programs and community providers to assure continuity ofclient care and successful transition of clients to long-term care providers as appropriate.Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultation, clinical supervision, program meetings, and in-service training of CSC program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences.Coordinate the schedule for each shift.Supervise and review team clinical documentation to assure that team members maintain current andcomplete clinical records, and that records comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies andprocedures, relevant RSN policies and procedures, and local, state and federal requirements.Maintain familiarity with agency and mental health system policies and procedures and assureadherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures.Cooperate and problem solve with community providers, DESC programs, and other relevantentities.Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargainingagreement. Assure compliance with same.Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and be willing andable to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Provide technical assistance to Child and Family Teams to overcome barriers and to promote practice according to the 12 Arizona Principles.Respond to requests from state agencies and other community stakeholders for information and support in resolving case-specific issues.Attend and provide RBHA representation at stakeholder meetings, including regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with DES/CPS, DDD, ADJC, and MCJPD.Assist Director of Child and Family Resiliency in implementation of key RBHA and State initiatives related to the children’s system of care.Collaborate with and provide oversight to the family organizations and children’s Provider Network Organizations (PNOs) to ensure fidelity of practice according to the 12 Arizona Principles concerning family involvement and family support.Provide technical assistance to PNOs and provider agencies to ensure that children and families with high/complex needs are identified and provided with adequate and appropriate behavioral health services.Support the Learning Team in developing and implementing training related to the children’s system of care.Collaborate with PNOs and provider agencies on efforts to accomplish full CFT implementation.Collaborate with PNOs and provider agencies on efforts to reduce out-of-home placement and promote community-based alternatives to meet the behavioral health needs of children and families.Provide data analysis for Meet Me Where I Am (MMWIA) programing.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Complete Biopsychosocial assessements on newly inncarcerated individual in the Maricopa County Jail System.Complete suicide risk assessments on Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) and at risk individuals who are detained at 4th Avenue Jail. Provide ongoing assessment and counseling services to female patients incarcerated at Estrella Jail. Triage individuals with mental health needs to the appropriate level of services within the Maricopa County Correctional Health Service system of care. Collaborate with detention officers and nursing staff as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the needs of patients is met.

4801 E. Washington St. Phoenix, Az

Provide technical assistance to Child and Family Teams to overcome barriers and to promote practice according to the 12 Arizona Principles.Respond to requests from state agencies and other community stakeholders for information and support in resolving case-specific issues.Attend and provide RBHA representation at stakeholder meetings, including regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with DES/CPS, DDD, ADJC, and MCJPD.Assist Director of Child and Family Resiliency in implementation of key RBHA and State initiatives related to the children’s system of care.Collaborate with and provide oversight to the family organizations and children’s Provider Network Organizations (PNOs) to ensure fidelity of practice according to the 12 Arizona Principles concerning family involvement and family support.Provide technical assistance to PNOs and provider agencies to ensure that children and families with high/complex needs are identified and provided with adequate and appropriate behavioral health services.Support the Quality Improvement (QI) team in practice improvement review management and provider feedback.Support the Learning Team in developing and implementing training related to the children’s system of care.Collaborate with PNOs and provider agencies on efforts to accomplish full CFT implementation.Collaborate with PNOs and provider agencies on efforts to reduce out-of-home placement and promote community-based alternatives to meet the behavioral health needs of children and families.Attend community events as a representative of Magellan’s Children’s Team.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Facilitates Child and Family Team meetings to ensure that youth and families on case load have a voice when interacting with stakeholders as well as ensure that services are meeting needs in a timely and culturally sensitive manner. Worked with families to understand behavioral health care system and find appropriate interventions. Accurate and timely documentation for all interactions with youth and families. Assisting in developing individualized wraparound care for high-risk youth.

Glendale, Arizona

Crisis intervention on life stressors such as suicide, accidental death, fire, and sexual assault. Collaborate with local emergency service providers such as law enforcement, EMTs, and fire departments to ensure client's needs are being met. Connect clients to ongoing resources for mental health services, grief counseling, financial assistance, and basic living needs.

Tempe, Arizona

Intensive behavior coaching for high acuity youth in a home setting. Teaching prosocial communication, interpersonal, and coping skills. Managing crisis situations by providing verbal and physical interventions as necessary.Medication administration assistance.

Durango, Colorado

Supervise a staff of two full time employees, multiple interns, and multiple community volunteers. Oversee the development of a residential food bank. Coordinate with local resources for food, mental health services, and other resident needs. Oversee two afterschool programs for low income youth living on property. Counseling on budgeting, living skills, and health related issues.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology/Sociology, 3.2