Scion Staffing, Inc., a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Direct Hire Nonprofit Director of Behavioral Health to manage all clinical mental health services with my client, a large nonprofit organization focused on holistically combating the American veteran homeless crisis. This is a full-time Direct Hire opportunity onsite at my client’s Inglewood, CA location.

SUMMARY
The Director of Behavioral Health will report directly to the Executive Director and has the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to improve the quality of life of clients. The DBH is responsible for overall leadership of the Program Coordinators, development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within the organization’s outpatient services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Establishing appropriate, high-quality standards for client care in the fields of mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for the organization.
• Ensuring that protocols for continuous improvement are implemented in mental health and addiction services while monitoring ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for outpatient mental health and substance use care.
• Leading the planning, coordination, and collaboration in the development of new program initiatives.
• Overseeing and participating in efforts to secure new funding and maintain existing funding.
• Managing the recruitment, retention, and provision of adequate clinical coverage within the clinical department. Collaborating with the program department to ensure 24-hour clinical coverage for clients.
• Recruiting, training, directly supervising, and evaluating the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists.
• Supervising and managing the internship program, including task assignment, conducting weekly supervision, and adhering to university and licensing board standards.
• Overseeing performance and competency-based standards for all clinical programs.
• Developing individual and group supervision schedules for the site, aligning with frequency standards set by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Conducting and documenting individual and group supervision for each position based on their direct service administrative and clinical responsibilities, following standards defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Managing the medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
• Ensuring ongoing communication and reporting with external funders and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintaining professional competence required to fulfill job responsibilities and providing the agency with records of continuing education activities.
• Supervising quality assessment and improvement activities as necessary.
• Facilitating weekly clinical and case management meetings.
• Assuming the full range of responsibilities of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator in the event of their absence or position vacancy, either through independent completion of tasks or delegation of responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in social services or other related field required.
• Independently licensed in social services in the state if California (active LCSW/LPC/LMFT registered with BBS)
• 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 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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
In addition to the opportunity to drive pivotal operations within an impactful organization alongside a brilliant and thriving team, the salary range offered is between $94,685-$131,446 annually. In addition to a competitive salary, they offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, FSA, 11 paid holidays, sick leave and PTO.

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