Associate Clinical Program Manager

Sacramento Children's Home•Sacramento, CA

8d•$103,730 - $112,194•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Clinical Program Manager (ACPM) provides clinical leadership, direction, and management to the Counseling Center program. The ACPM supports the Senior Clinical Program Manager (SCPM) in overseeing clinical and administrative activities across locations and helps ensure policies and systems meet Sacramento Children's Home, county, and state requirements. The position administers program operations and finances within county contract guidelines and SCH policies; supports staffing, communication, training, budgets, productivity, data collection, contract compliance, and community partnerships; and directly supervises assigned staff. Personnel duties include supervision, timekeeping and other personnel processes, onboarding, hiring, case assignments, and compliance with California employment laws and agency policies. The ACPM also supports crisis response and client care, coordinates with treatment teams and psychiatry/medical staff, monitors documentation and program outcomes, contributes to quality improvement, and attends agency, county, community, and professional meetings and trainings. Services may be provided at SCH sites, co-located partner facilities, and other community locations, with occasional evening or weekend availability based on program needs.

Requirements

Master's degree in a behavioral science.
Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW, or related license as specified in the posting.
Meet all California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for supervising interns and complete required supervisor training.
At least 5 years of experience working with children and families in social service programs.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a program serving children and adolescents.
Prior experience supervising interns and managing a diverse workforce.
Knowledge of evidence-based or promising practices relevant to program work.
Knowledge of Medi-Cal and county behavioral health requirements, child and adolescent development, and the needs of youth and families involved in child welfare and probation systems.
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and models, including individual, family, and group therapy; the DSM; crisis intervention; AOD and complex mental health issues; child abuse; substance abuse; anger management; coping skills; and psychotropic medications and their reactions.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues covered by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Ability to assess youth and family needs and strengths, relate to children in a nurturing and respectful manner, and establish appropriate boundaries.
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques, budget evaluation and planning, and basic mathematics.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, problem-identification, resolution, negotiation, delegation, organization, planning, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to work cooperatively with culturally diverse populations and collaborate with community and outside agencies.
Ability to manage stressful situations and respond to crises in a timely and appropriate manner; ability to report to work regularly and reliably.
Ability to provide services at SCH sites, co-located partner facilities, and community locations, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must furnish a personal vehicle for work-related driving and hold a valid California driver's license with minimum required insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with High Fidelity Wraparound and program development is highly desirable.
CPR certification is preferred, or must be obtained within the agency-required timeframe.

Responsibilities

Administer, manage, coordinate, and maintain the program in accordance with county contract guidelines, budgets, and SCH policies and systems.
Support staffing structures, communication, supervision, staff training, teamwork, and morale across service locations.
Support program budgeting and monthly expenditure monitoring with the SCPM; maintain productivity tracking and help the program meet target goals.
Liaise with Sacramento County contacts regarding census and contract compliance in the SCPM's absence, and help ensure the program operates within contract expectations.
Approve expense reports, petty cash, credit card, and gift card processes.
Coordinate with SCH Quality Improvement to ensure timely completion and submission of data collection, fidelity reporting, and other internal and county requirements.
Maintain relationships with co-location and community partners and monitor agreed deliverables, outcomes, and expenses.
Directly supervise assigned staff and provide regular individual and group supervision for clinical staff as needed.
Process or oversee personnel tasks, including personnel changes, timesheets, expense reports, evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain accurate and timely timekeeping and attendance records and facilitate assigned meetings and case conferences.
Orient and train incoming staff on program, agency, county, regulatory, and other requirements; participate in hiring, orientation, training, and discharge processes as needed.
Assign cases to clinicians based on availability and skills; coordinate recruitment and conduct employment interviews, supporting final hiring decisions.
Ensure compliance with California human resources laws and SCH policies and systems related to recruitment, training, orientation, evaluations, and discipline.
Provide crisis support to staff, clients, and families as needed and collaborate with treatment teams regarding client care.
Coordinate psychiatry and Medical Assistant duties with the SCPM as needed.
Evaluate practices and educate staff in relevant standards and practices; maintain up-to-date knowledge through meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Ensure quality EHR documentation, address documentation concerns with staff, run applicable EHR reports, and monitor contract and quality-control requirements.
Review program outcomes with the SCPM and implement improvement efforts when needed; support performance and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with agency, county, COA, and other applicable standards and participate in internal and external meetings and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.