Assistant Director - forensic mental health program

Liberty Healthcare • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

78d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Healthcare is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director position with our multi-site forensic mental health program in California. This program exclusively serves justice-involved adults who are experiencing mental illness and have recently been determined to be incompetent to stand trial. The goal of this program is to provide rapid mental health services to people in need - so they may achieve improved behavioral health outcomes as quickly as possible. Services are provided onsite at several county jails in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and San Mateo Counties.

Requirements

• Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Clinical Psychologist
• At least two years of forensic mental health / correctional mental health experience
• Knowledge of best practices in the treatment of people who are experiencing serious mental illness
• Successful track record of leading mental health programs
• Prior supervisory / management experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting the program's Executive Director
• Ensuring clinical services are consistent with best practices
• Participating in various quality assurance and compliance initiatives
• Fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders at County and State agencies
• Assisting with payroll and human resources activities
• Analyzing data and generating management reports
• Assisting with the hiring, evaluation, management and training of staff

Benefits

• Starting pay between $130,000 and $145,000 (depending on qualifications)
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance
• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Health Savings Account, 401k plan, and other perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees