Assistant Program Director - LCSW

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER • Santa Monica, CA

7d • $110,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Program Director in supervision of staff as assigned and has oversight of clinical operations. An active CA LCSW license with a minimum of two years of post-licensure experience is required.

Requirements

• Experience providing individual and group therapy in mental health field
• Functional experience with mental health system
• Treatment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DSM V
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness substance abuse, and evaluating dangerous behaviors
• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology
• LCSW (2-years post-licensure), or licensed Psychologist – Must be eligible to complete appropriate clinical supervision training in order to supervise registered MFT or MSW interns or other disciplines as designated
• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance
• Valid California Driver’s license
• TB clearance
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Serves as head of service in absence of the Program Director
• Liaison between administrative, clinical/program staff and other agencies
• Supervises assigned staff, including provision of clinical supervision hours for staff/interns who are BBS registered
• Assists Program Director in clinical program development
• Recruits and interviews applicants for clinical positions
• Plans and implements clinical training for staff
• Assists in clinical training and supervising new therapists and case aides
• Maintains detailed knowledge of, and monitors compliance with, DMH and Gateways’ documentation requirements and service delivery benchmarks
• Participates in educational seminars for the department
• Assists with the development, maintenance and evaluation of policies and procedures
• Writes reports and presentations as required
• Attends inter/intra-agency meetings for networking and information sharing
• Keeps program personnel informed of professional and community trends, issues, concerns and requests
• Participates in staff and treatment team meetings and contributes pertinent information
• Assist other programs as necessary
• Works independently
• Provides on call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours
• Assists in crisis situations as needed and helps to facilitate client transfers to higher levels of care, when needed/indicated
• Develops, implements and monitors integrity of group schedule
• May complete client assessments for placement. (e.g. MDs, hospitals, etc)
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops corrective action plans for staff in collaboration with the Program Director and Chief Human Resources Officer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Cover 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for all Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent
• 8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays in Calendar Year
• 3 Weeks of Vacation
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Company Match 8%
• Annual Company Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees