Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

Saint John's Program for Real Change • Sacramento, CA

41d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health works under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health to support the day-to-day operations, services, and activities of the Behavioral Health department. As assistant director you will be responsible for assisting with the development, evaluation, and coordination of effective and efficient service delivery supporting staff and clients to achieve self-sufficiency. This position acts as Director, in Director's absence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 2 years of relevant experience in social services with an emphasis on program development, supervision, case management, individual and/or group counseling; or any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above.
• Advanced knowledge of mental health counseling principles, practices, and techniques
• Strong supervisory, time management, organizational, conflict resolution and computer skills
• Fluency in English language (spoken and written)
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, internet, and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team with staff, management, clients, general public, and outside agencies engaged in providing client services.
• Required License/ Certifications: BBS registered or licensed, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, ACSW, AMFT, or APCC
• An incredible passion for our mission

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed care training
• Experience with Kipu EMR

Responsibilities

• Managing the operational planning and programming of the department to meet the needs and objectives of the organization. Such as, but not limited to, appropriate staffing, personnel management, resource identification and allocation, and timecard oversight.
• Conducting mental health assessments, identifying appropriate mental health diagnoses, and developing clinical treatment plans.
• Maintaining a small caseload of higher risk clients with appropriate assessments and monitoring.
• Facilitating program service delivery, including coordination of multi-disciplinary services to clients.
• Leading department teams as assigned (ie: Intake, Case Managers, Interns).
• Participating in clinical intern and new hire recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and supervision.
• Supporting Director of Behavioral Health in assigned tasks, including tracking and reporting of grant and contract deliverables as assigned.
• Collaborating with Director on projects and goals elevating strategic outcomes for clients and staff.

Benefits

• Choice of 8 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%-6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees