Director of Behavioral Health - Inglewood

Local applicants only. Applications must be completed in entirety.

About the role

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and has the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to improve quality of life for U.S.VETS clients. The DBH provides overall leadership for Program Coordinators and oversees the development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies within U.S.VETS outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for U.S.VETS.
• Ensures appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services; monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care.
• Plans, oversees, and collaborates on new program initiatives; oversees and collaborates on efforts to obtain new funding and ensure continuation of ongoing funding.
• Available for consultation by program staff by being on-call 24/7.
• Oversees recruiting, maintaining, and providing appropriate clinical coverage in the clinical department; collaborates with the program department to ensure 24-hour clinical coverage for clients.
• Hires, trains, directly supervises, and evaluates the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists.
• Manages and oversees U.S.VETS internship program, including task assignment, conducting weekly supervision, and adhering to university and licensing board standards.
• Oversees performance- and competency-based standards for all clinical programs.
• Creates an individual and group supervision schedule for the site in accordance with frequency standards as defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Conducts and documents individual and group supervision for each position based on direct service, administrative, and clinical responsibilities in accordance with standards defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Oversees medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal U.S.VETS procedures.
• Ensures ongoing communication and reporting with outside funders; maintains positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities.
• Oversees quality assessment and improvement activities as required.
• Facilitates weekly clinical and case management meetings.
• Supervises curriculum governing client psychoeducational classes, mental health treatment classes, and substance abuse treatment classes.
• Assumes 100% of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator’s role and responsibilities in this position’s absence/position vacancy through independent completion of tasks or delegation of responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s 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 (up to 25% travel).
• Valid driver’s license preferred. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

Pay

$94,000.00 - $131,000.00 salary.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company matching 401K