Assistant Director of Adult Community Services

Brightli • Independence, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as the Assistant Director of Adult Community Services, where you will play a vital role in enhancing community mental health. This position offers the opportunity to lead and support community-based teams, ensuring they meet productivity expectations while providing trauma-informed care. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives through therapy and community education. We are looking for a dedicated leader with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

In this role, you will supervise team supervisors, provide ongoing training, and carry a limited caseload to deliver individual, group, and family therapy. You will also participate in emergency services and contribute to staff development activities, ensuring that our team is well-equipped to meet the needs of our clients.

Requirements

• Current Missouri license (Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PLCSW, or PLPC) – Required
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field – Required
• Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention, communication skills, and family system methods.
• Extensive skills in adult behavior and assessment.
• Extensive skills and knowledge in adult treatment planning and the ability to work with service providers, both internally and externally to the agency.
• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
• Drivers of licensed company vehicles and those using their own vehicles for business purposes to have the appropriate driver’s license, insurance coverage, and meet the auto liability carrier’s driver’s criteria.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills via telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Must have a willingness to lead by example and to reflect on and further develop leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the supervisors of the community-based teams and oversee productivity expectations.
• Present educational material to promote community understanding of mental health and enhance community response to mental health problems.
• Carry a limited caseload to provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
• Respond to all Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review procedures.
• Identify training needs for case management staff and provide ongoing training to the Adult Services Department.
• Participate in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.
• Participate in staffing of clients to identify problems and establish treatment goals.
• Address management needs such as data collection, program evaluation, and maintenance of contracts for services.
• Perform other special functions as assigned or deemed necessary by the department.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager