Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

County of Alameda•San Leandro, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, supervise Behavioral Health Clinicians and other behavioral health care professionals, paraprofessionals and/or interns; coordinate day-to-day functions and ensure appropriate staff coverage; provide psychiatric clinical and case management services; and perform other duties as assigned. This classification is located in Behavioral Health Care Services which provides alcohol and other drugs and mental health services through county staff, private providers and community-based organizations. This is the first-line supervisory level in the Behavioral Health Clinician series. Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisors provide day-to-day supervision including the coordination and delegation of work/assignments, staff coverage, and performance evaluations. Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a behavioral health care team of clinicians. Incumbents in this position may assist the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in administrative functions. The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor is distinguished from the lower-level class of Behavioral Health Clinician II in that the latter does not have supervisory responsibilities. It is further distinguished from the next higher class of Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in that the latter may supervise a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor and has overall responsibility for program planning, development and evaluation, program reporting and statistics, and program outcome monitoring. The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager manages a clinic/program which includes 8 or more paraprofessional and professional level staff.

Requirements

Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field.
Possession of a valid clinical license from one (1) of the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Nursing.
Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
Must complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job.
Must be successfully enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment if required to render direct specialty mental health services.
Current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis
Principles and practices of effective, culturally-sensitive supervision, work planning, evaluation, training, and community behavioral health care consultation
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations
Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions
Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, and other written materials
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity, and work with a diverse population
Establish and maintain effective work relationships
Current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
Principles and practices of effective supervision, work planning, evaluation, training, and community behavioral health care consultation.
Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools.
Community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care.
Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Computer applications related to the work.
Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Interpret, explain and apply regulations, policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Plan, prioritize, and organize.
Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity and work with a diverse population.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience involving lead or supervisory responsibility is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise Behavioral Health Clinicians and other behavioral health care professionals, paraprofessionals and/or interns
Coordinate day-to-day functions and ensure appropriate staff coverage
Provide psychiatric clinical and case management services
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide day-to-day supervision including the coordination and delegation of work/assignments, staff coverage, and performance evaluations
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a behavioral health care team of clinicians
May assist the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in administrative functions

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union