Assistant Forensic Program Director-LCSW 24-00883 - Alura Workforce Solutions

POSITION
Assistant Forensic Program Director 
(Licensed Clinical Social Worker) 

SUMMARY

Are you a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist looking to make a lasting impact in the field of forensic mental health? Join our client’s team as a Assistant forensic Program Director where you will contribute to a dynamic clinical program providing essential therapy and crisis intervention to an adult residential justice involved forensic population. This role goes beyond direct clinical care—you will have the opportunity to pass along your expertise, mentoring and guiding licensed mental health professionals.

DESCRIPTION

As a Licensed Clinical Supervisor, you will oversee clinical operations, assist the Program Director with staff supervision, and ensure the highest standards of care. In this leadership role, you will manage daily clinical functions, serve as acting head of service in the Program Director’s absence, and act as a vital liaison between departments, staff, and external agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as head of service in the absence of the Program Director
• Acting as a liaison between administrative, clinical/program staff, and other agencies
• Supervising assigned staff and providing clinical supervision hours for BBS registered staff/interns
• Assisting in clinical program development and recruitment for clinical positions
• Planning and implementing clinical training for staff
• Training and supervising new therapists and case aides
• Ensuring compliance with DMH and Gateways' documentation requirements
• Participating in educational seminars and inter/intra-agency meetings
• Developing, maintaining, and evaluating policies and procedures
• Preparing reports and presentations
• Providing on-call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention
• Assisting in crisis situations and facilitating client transfers to higher levels of care
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring group schedules
• Completing client assessments for placement
• Hiring, training, evaluating, and developing corrective action plans for staff
• Performing other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Have practiced psychotherapy during at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years 
• Functional experience with the mental health system preferrablywith with either adult inpatient and/or forensic justice involved population. 
• Treatment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DSM V
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and evaluating dangerous behaviors

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Eligible to complete appropriate clinical supervision training to supervise registered MFT or MSW interns or other designated disciplines

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum two-years clinical social work experience 
• Pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance
• Valid California Driver's license
• TB clearance
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier
• Fire and Safety Training*
• First Aid Training Certification*
• CPR Certification*
• Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)**