Director of Behavioral Health - Inglewood - StaffWorthy Inc

Job Details

• Level: Management
• Job Location: Inglewood, CA - Local applicants only.
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4-Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization and make a difference, this is the job for you! Come and join the winning team! Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and company matching 401K. 

Director of Behavioral Health

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and has the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to improve the quality of life for the organization's clients. The DBH is responsible for overall leadership of the Program Coordinators, and development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within the outpatient services.

Responsibilities:

• Establish appropriate quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities.
• Assure that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitor ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care.
• Plan, oversee, and collaborate on the planning for new program initiatives, oversee efforts to obtain new funding, and assure the continuation of ongoing funding.
• Be available for consultation by program staff by being on-call 24/7.
• Oversee recruiting, maintaining, and providing appropriate clinical coverage in the clinical department and collaborate with the program department to ensure 24-hour clinical coverage for clients.
• Hire, train, directly supervise, and evaluate the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists.
• Manage and oversee the internship program, including task assignment, conducting weekly supervision, and adhering to university and licensing board standards.
• Oversee performance- and competency-based standards for all clinical programs.
• Create an individual and group supervision schedule for the site in accordance with frequency standards as defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Conduct and document individual and group supervision for each position based on the direct service administrative and clinical responsibilities in accordance with standards as defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Oversee the medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
• Assure ongoing communication and reporting with outside funders and maintain positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintain professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities and provide the agency with records of continuing education activities.
• Oversee quality assessment and improvement activities as required.
• Facilitate weekly clinical and case management meetings.
• Supervise the curriculum governing client psychoeducational classes, mental health treatment classes, and substance abuse treatment classes.
• Assume 100% of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator's role and responsibilities in their absence/position vacancy through independent completion of tasks or through delegation of responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in social services or related field required.
• Independently licensed in social services in the state of CA.
• Minimum of three (3) years management experience of multiple programs and personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer and information systems.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to take general direction, work independently, and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Knowledge/experience working with veterans preferred.
• Ability to travel locally between program sites as needed as well as periodic national travel for conferences/training.
• Valid driver's license preferred. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.