Director of Behavioral Health - Inglewood, United States - MP RPO
Description
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JOB SUMMARY:
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, to include mental health services, to improve quality of life for our clients.
The DBH is responsible for overall leadership of the Program Coordinators, development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within our outpatient services.
**_ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Director of Behavioral Health _**- Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for MP's Client.
- Assures that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care
- Plans, oversees, and collaborates on the planning for new program initiatives and oversees and collaborates the efforts to obtain new funding and assure the continuation of ongoing funding
- Available for consultation by program staff by being oncall 24/
- Oversees recruiting, maintaining, and providing appropriate clinical coverage in the clinical department and collaborates with the program department to ensure 24hour clinical coverage for clients
- Hires, trains, directly supervises, and evaluates the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists
- Manages and oversees internship program to include but is not limited to task assignment, conducting weekly supervision, and adhering to university and licensing board standards
- Oversees the performance
- Creates an individual and group supervision schedule for the site in accordance with frequency standards as defined by national Clinical and Program teams
- Conducts and documents 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
- Oversees medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures
- Assures ongoing communication and reporting with outside funders and maintains positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders
- Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities, maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities
- Oversees quality assessment and improvement activities as required
- Facilitates weekly clinical and case management meetings
- Supervises curriculum governing client psychoeducational classes, mental health treatment classes and substance abuse treatment classes
- Assumes 100% of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator's role and responsibilities in this position's absence/position vacancy through independent completion of tasks or through delegation of responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS... _**
Education:Master's Degree in Social Services or another related field required
Certifications/Licenses:
Independently Licensed in Social Services
Experience: 3+ years of employment in an executive-level clinical role overseeing multiple programs & personnel
Skills/Knowledge:
- 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.
- 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 the provided driver training course.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
_**Our client's mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
We believe that all veterans deserve every opportunity to live with dignity and independence.With 12 locations throughout the United States our client's vision is that all veterans and their families shall have their needs met to regain and maintain productive independence.
Serving those who have served**_
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Address/Location: Inglewood, CA
Compensation Expectations:
$94,000 - $131,000
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more
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