Director Ezra Network

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of goals and objectives for the clinical case management and mental health components of the Ezra and the Special Needs Life Skills programs
• Manage, supervise and train staff members providing clinical case management, mental health, and life skills activities/programming
• Monitor performance of staff and provide ongoing training and corrective feedback
• Provide consultation, group supervision, and weekly individual clinical supervision
• Oversee staff in developing and facilitating support groups
• Facilitate staff training on EHR, agency policies, initiatives and procedures
• Provide outreach presentations and liaison with community organizations and synagogues
• Maintain working knowledge of agency-wide and community-based resources; expand access to service wherever indicated; maintain and update community resource information
• Supervise and train paraprofessional volunteers as needed
• As needed, function as Field Work Supervisor and/or preceptor for Social Work/MFT students

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or MFT preferred
• Licensed for minimum of 2 years (LCSW/LMFT) in the State of California by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
• Minimum of 3 years of successful clinical, supervisory, and administrative experience
• Qualified to supervise Trainees and Associates in California per BBS requirements
• Mental health treatment experience in community-based agency preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and government benefits a plus
• Knowledge of resources and services for people with developmental disabilities a plus
• Solid training skills; ability to design trainings in various treatment modalities or related topics and impart information to staff both in one-on-one and group settings
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with Jewish community members of all backgrounds
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and complete projects within specified timeframes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR)
• Experienced and knowledgeable in service provision via Telehealth
• Creativity, flexibility and the ability to provide leadership and encourage professional growth
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines
• Management skills necessary to attract and maintain a highly effective and motivated staff
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment