CalWORKs Clinical Manager
About The Position
The CalWORKs Clinical Manager leads and manages an integrated treatment team providing coordinated mental health and Supported Employment–IPS services to CalWORKs participants. These services aim to remove barriers to finding and sustaining employment. The role supervises CalWORKs Therapists and the Supported Employment/OP Clinical Supervisor, ensuring services meet quality-of-care standards, the CalWORKs Statement of Work, Supported Employment–IPS fidelity standards, and Department of Mental Health guidelines. The manager oversees staff development and performance improvement, promotes appropriate and effective care through monitoring systems, and designs and improves processes to achieve better outcomes while maintaining fiscal accountability. The position calls for an achievement-oriented, professional self-starter who works effectively with teams, County and SE-IPS representatives, manages multiple responsibilities independently, responds promptly to requests and deadlines, and performs well under pressure.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral sciences field.
- Current, active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Completed coursework on clinical supervision of ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs to meet the 15-hour BBS-mandated training requirement, from an approved BBS provider.
- At least two years of post-licensure behavioral health experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance; maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company and have immediate access to a vehicle during work hours.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of management experience within a Community Based Mental Health Program or CalWORKs/IPS Program (preferred).
- Advanced education, training, and/or work experience in mental health services, domestic violence, chemical dependency, and community resource or employment-related services (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage an integrated treatment team delivering coordinated mental health and Supported Employment–IPS services to CalWORKs participants.
- Supervise CalWORKs Therapists and the Supported Employment/OP Clinical Supervisor.
- Ensure treatment meets quality-of-care standards, the CalWORKs Statement of Work, Supported Employment–IPS fidelity standards, and Department of Mental Health guidelines.
- Oversee staff development and performance improvement.
- Promote appropriate and effective care through established monitoring systems.
- Design, implement, and improve processes to achieve better outcomes.
- Maintain fiscal accountability for the program.
- Manage a wide range of responsibilities, respond to requests and deadlines in a timely manner, and work effectively under pressure.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may request up to five days of paid time off to study for licensure.
- Competitive salaries and benefits; the job posting refers applicants to the company website for the complete list of perks and benefits.
- Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
