Behavioral Health Manager LCSW/LMFT

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

103d • $51 - $76

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).
• HeartSaver AED certification.
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Three years of clinical experience as an LCSW/LMFT in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 24/7 oversight and management of crisis intervention, assessment and referral services for persons with psychiatric disorders and their families.
• Coordination and management of daily operations for mental health social work staff to facilitate a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Ensure cost-effective and timely discharge planning and coordination of aftercare services with community partners and referral sources.
• Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in assuring staff competency and financial responsibility.
• Leads quality of care and performance improvement activities in areas of supervision.
• Organizes clinical care and service in areas supervised.
• Coordinates and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning rounds.
• Monitors required documentation to ensure adequacy of clinical information and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyzes patient experience feedback, utilizing data to drive workflow and practice improvements.
• Performs staff evaluations, at least annually; completes performance appraisals within 14 days of due date.
• Participates in cost center budget preparation and monitors budget to meet financial goals.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health services.
• State-of-the-art medicine.
• High-quality preventive services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees