Mental Health Children's Program Director - Detroit, United States - Livingston County Community Mental Health

Description

Job Description

Starting Compensation:

$85, $98,683.63 annual salary based on experience.

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular full-time employees will receive $2,000, less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination.

Working for Us:

• Benefits Start on Day 1 of employment.
• 5% Employer contribution to defined contribution plan.
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement plan.
• Employer paid Life Insurance at 2X Salary.
• Generous employer contribution to BCBS Medical and Delta Dental Plans.
• Rewarding work with great staff working toward a common goal of providing services and supports to the residents of Livingston County.

The Mental Health Children's Program Director will look forward to :

• Meaningful and rewarding work.
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with children/adolescents, and families.
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting
• Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
  • Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Treatment
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • And many more

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Agency-Paid Defined Contribution (retirement plan)
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Tax Deferred Retirement savings account.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Pre-tax Child/Dependent care savings account
• Pre-tax Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous paid time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday
• 13 Paid Holidays per year (4 are floating - you pick)
• Benefit Menu plan with additional choices not covered here.

Role:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Program Director with clinical supervision experience to lead our team providing life-changing services to children, adolescents, and families. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to directly improve the lives and well-being of young people and their support systems.

As the Program Director, you will inspire and mentor a team of dedicated therapists, case managers, and clinical staff. Your leadership will ensure our young clients and their families receive the highest standards of counseling, case management, and mental health services tailored to their unique needs. You will establish operational policies, performance goals, and strategic program enhancements to drive positive outcomes.

A typical day may find you providing clinical supervision, assigning cases, monitoring treatment progress, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring comprehensive documentation. You will develop collaborative relationships with schools, pediatricians, and other providers while representing our agency with professionalism. Advocating for the rights of children and families while upholding confidentiality will be among your top priorities.

This rewarding position demands exceptional organizational and management abilities. You will hire and train new staff, manage program budgets and resources, seek new funding sources, and facilitate interagency projects. During crisis situations, you may be called upon to provide after-hours emergency counseling services. This position may also provide leadership with program development, performance improvement, compliance reviews, and data analysis/evaluation projects.

To qualify, you must possess a passion for serving children, adolescents, and families, a master's degree in a mental health field, current Michigan licensure, and substantial experience in a clinical leadership role. We are seeking candidates with keen insight into the unique emotional needs of young people and their family support systems.

Join us and become a driving force in delivering life-changing services that empower children, teens, and families to overcome challenges and thrive.

Apply today and help build a supportive community dedicated to the mental wellness of our youth.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Some weekend, after hours, special event duties may be required.

Job Specific Requirements:

Education: Possession of a master's degree or its equivalent in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field.

Experience: Three to five years of professional experience in a mental health agency. Supervisory experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

If degree is in Social Work, must be a Michigan Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).

If degree is in Counseling, must be a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

If degree is in Psychology, must be a Michigan Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) or Michigan Licensed Psychologist (LP).

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license

Experience providing supervision/leadership role.

Qualifications, and Experience:

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotion criteria.

Physical Requirements: (This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements).

Bends and stoops in order to access office files to place and retrieve documents.

Working Conditions: Works in office conditions and travels throughout the area to attend various functions.