Clinical Manager-BH-South East Bakersfield BH (New Site Opening)

Why Work for Us?

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year
Robust wellness plan and health club discounts
Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
403(B) plan with company matching

Job Details

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Clinical Manager-BH who:

• Supervises and coordinates all activities of the Behavioral Health Center and/or substance use disorder (SUD) Program, if applicable.
• Responsible for the clinical direction and quality control of all clinical services provided at the assigned site and/or program.
• Provides technical direction and clinical direction with clinical staff; and provides clinical supervision to associate therapists and/or student interns as applicable and necessary based on the site needs.
• Plans and reports on performance outcome measures.
• Responsible for team adherence to contract standards, MediCal and Medicare compliance and retention of The Joint Commission behavioral health accreditation as it applies to the Behavioral Health Center and/or SUD Program assigned.
• Responsible for the management and follow up of assigned employees to adhere to outlined job expectations.
• Writes reports, plans of corrections, and other necessary documents.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of staff.
• Maintains coaching and disciplinary records of their employees and collaborates with the Senior Director of BH and/or HR when appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other programs and agencies.
• Aids in the development of policy and procedures.
• Undertakes and assists in crisis intervention and case evaluations.
• Performs introductory and annual non-clinical employee reviews, competency forms and provide constructive feedback on their performance to help meet organizational and professional goals.

Essential Functions

• Provides psychotherapy to a small caseload of clients, to ensure ability to credential.
• May provide psychotherapy to high acuity clients and clients with difficult presentation.
• Provides technical direction and clinical direction with clinical staff; and provides clinical supervision to associate therapists and/or student interns as applicable and necessary based on the site needs.
• Plans and reports on performance outcome measures.
• Is responsible for team adherence to contract standards, MediCal and Medicare compliance and retention of The Joint Commission behavioral health accreditation as it applies to the Behavioral Health Center and/or SUD Program assigned.
• Is responsible for the management and follow up of assigned employees to adhere to outlined job expectations.
• Writes reports, plans of corrections, and other necessary documents.
• Maintains coaching and disciplinary records of their employees and collaborates with the Senior Director of BH and/or HR when appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other programs and agencies.
• Aids in the development of policy and procedures.
• Undertakes and assists in crisis intervention and case evaluations.
• Performs introductory and annual non-clinical employee reviews, competency forms and provide constructive feedback on their performance to help meet organizational and professional goals.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in behavioral health, mental health treatment, and/or addiction treatment practices, with experience in care for both children and adults.
• Knowledge of various SUD models of intervention, including Matrix, 12-step, Harm Reduction, and Abstinence theory.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a specialty mental health and/or SUD setting.
• Two years post-licensure with the ability to provide clinical supervision preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass all pre-employment screenings (background check, drug tests, and references).
• A current and valid California license in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or as a Psychologist by the California State Board of Psychology.