Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III - Mental Health Services

About the role

Under direction of the Behavioral Health Manager, plans, organizes, directs the full-scope of operational activities and provides clinical and administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary team which provides behavioral health services to adults, seniors, or children.

Provides clinical and programmatic oversight of treatment team members, including supervision of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of clients served by Behavioral Health; selects, trains and supervises multidisciplinary staff; sets staff performance standards including standards in clinical areas within the scope of licensure and professional expertise; evaluates employee performance and takes disciplinary actions as needed; evaluates new clients to establish acuity level and assign staff accordingly, coordinates delivery of services by a multi-disciplinary team; oversees case discussions; reviews client charts to ensure compliance with departmental policies and process; oversees the coordination and collaboration with County and community systems; performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and programmatic oversight of treatment team members, including supervision of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of clients served by Behavioral Health
• Selects, trains and supervises multidisciplinary staff
• Sets staff performance standards including standards in clinical areas within the scope of licensure and professional expertise
• Evaluates employee performance and takes disciplinary actions as needed
• Evaluates new clients to establish acuity level and assign staff accordingly, coordinates delivery of services by a multi-disciplinary team
• Oversees case discussions; reviews client charts to ensure compliance with departmental policies and process
• Oversees the coordination and collaboration with County and community systems
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Considerable and progressively responsible behavioral health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities
• Considerable experience in mental health or addiction practice equivalent to three (3) or more years of program experience
• Necessary Special Requirements: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California
• Lead or supervisory experience in a clinical setting

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of: behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management practices; Behavioral Health Department clinical policies and procedures; staff supervision and personnel practices; and other local public agency goals and practices
• Comprehensive ability to: supervise a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical oversight in a Behavioral Health program, including program development; diagnose and treat persons with severe mental illness and/or treat persons with substance abuse disorders; utilize personal computing hardware and software; prepare reports; maintain medical record standards; work independently toward specific goals; provide active and positive leadership; develop community resources; work within budget constraints; respond effectively to crises; effectively handle persons who are angry, demanding, emotionally upset and/or resistant to treatment; evaluate safety and risk factors for staff and clients; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, community members, and other governmental agencies; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; review and legally sign-off on treatment plans, override medical necessity; and supervise Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)