DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing day-to-day activities for the Behavioral Health Department. Participates with Director-level managers in the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of care and support services consistent with the mission and vision of Comprehensive Community Health Centers. Provides support for BH providers at all CCHC clinics.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in monthly LCSW / ACSW consultation meetings.
• Ensure evidence-based guidelines are followed and monitored.
• Participates in case conferences and team meetings to review individual needs and service plans.
• Shares responsibility with the Behavioral Consultant to monitor Peer review process with the CMO office; reviews findings and reports out on results
• Conducts One-to-one meetings and provides annual evaluation for all BH providers
• Budget oversight to ensure compliance with agency directives
• Manage productivity goals set by the organization.
• Manage / Improve “No-shows”, missed opportunities.
• Maintains a small direct practice caseload, minimum 0.2 FTE, as directed by the CMO.
• Advise staff in clinical, professional, and / or administrative matters.
• Coordinate vacations and ensure coverage.
• Signs off on PTO requests
• Help in the recruitment efforts of BH staff LCSW’s / ACSWs
• Plans and oversees the proper orientation, training, development and supervision of all assigned program staff, utilizing behavioral and physical techniques in emergency situations to prevent injury to clients, staff and others.
• Supports the Behavioral Health Consultant in the development and running of the multi-disciplinary Quarterly Team meetings
• Provides ongoing liaison with Primary Care Providers around issues of treatment and care.
• Monitors and evaluates program quality and effectiveness in terms of services, goals and objectives, monetary and regulatory constraints and complies and analyzes pertinent data and presents conclusions.
• Participates with the Behavioral Health Consultant in submitting proposals for various grant and funding sources in support and enhancement of assigned program areas by providing data and analysis
• Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Consultant in suggesting innovative ways to expand services, while maintaining quality care
• Ensures culture of trauma informed care and maintains atmosphere of respect for patients and staff
• Offers support and technical assistance to other service providers to identify and develop needed health care services.

Requirements :

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PAY RANGE : $123,000-$171,000 / yr

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES JOB SUMMARY BENEFITS :

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the ULAC Fair Chance Ordinance, we will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a candidate has received a copy of their background check report. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, please refer to LA County Fair Chance Hiring.