Clinical Program Coordinator

County of Shasta (CA) • Redding, CA

78d • $7,851 - $10,022

About The Position

Under general direction, to plan, organize, and supervise the activities of a clinical treatment unit or managed care/quality improvement unit within a major Mental Health Services Program or Alcohol and Drug Program; and to perform related duties as required. A position in this classification is responsible to a Clinical Division Chief for the clinical supervision of mental health or alcohol and other drug treatment, or managed care/quality improvement activities within a specific Mental Health Services or Alcohol and Drug Program.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Licensed by the appropriate California licensing board for two (2) years.
• Practiced clinical work for at least two (2) years in the last five (5) year period in a similar setting with a similar population.
• Knowledge of the general purposes and provisions of the Short-Doyle Act and Medi-Cal and Medicare systems.
• Knowledge of causes and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and alcohol and other drug abuse problems.
• Knowledge of community mental health and biopsychosocial principles and alcohol and drug treatment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct assigned multidisciplinary clinical staff.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing services to children and adults with severe mental illnesses.
• Conducting utilization reviews of mental health treatment services.
• Interpreting local, state, or federal regulations.
• Writing policies and procedures.
• Delivering group training sessions.
• Familiarity with Welfare and Institutions Code 5150.
• Knowledge of assessment criteria for involuntary psychiatric holds.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the work of multidisciplinary staff providing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment services, or managed care/quality improvement activities.
• Makes or reviews decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters.
• Provides guidance to subordinates on department philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates performance of personnel and recommends appropriate course of action.
• Interviews, selects, and makes recommendations on the hiring of new staff members.
• Works with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to individuals suffering from mental, emotional, or substance abuse related problems.
• Participates in mental health and substance abuse conferences and local area committees.
• Evaluates overall activities of services, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives.
• Provides clinical treatment in the areas of inpatient and outpatient, adult, child or geriatric psychotherapy, counseling, and social and rehabilitative services.
• Provides consultation and educative services to clients and public and private agencies in the county.

Benefits

• Potential future salary increases as per the Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.
• Participation in CalPERS retirement program.
• Direct deposit of paycheck.
• Accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree