About this opportunity
National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. lists this Director of Behavioral Health- Long Beach opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Behavioral Health – Long Beach
Level: Management
Job Location: USVETS Long Beach – Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $91,928.00 – $127,617.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services
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 U.S.VETS clients. The DBH is responsible for overall leadership of the Program Coordinators, development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within U.S.VETS outpatient services.
Responsibilities
Establish appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for U.S.VETS
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 and oversee and collaborate the efforts to obtain new funding and assure the continuation of on‑going 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 U.S.VETS internship program to include but is not limited to task assignment, conducting weekly supervision and adhering to university and licensing board standards
Oversee the 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 medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal U.S.VETS 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; maintain and provide agency with records of continuing education activities
Oversee quality assessment and improvement activities as required
Facilitate weekly clinical and case management meetings
Supervise 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 this position’s absence or vacancy through independent completion of tasks or delegation of responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Masters degree in social services or other related field required
Independently licensed in social services; a minimum of 5 years of employment in an executive‑level clinical role at U.S.VETS may substitute for license requirement
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
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
Company matching 401K
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Worksite address
long beach, CA, 90899, US
Who can apply
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