Director, Community-Based Services
About The Position
Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff. If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all. JOB SUMMARY As an important member of our multi-disciplinary team, provides clinical and business management and oversight of community-based programs and services, which entails several levels of care in the services continuum. Responsible for ensuring quality client care, supporting staff performance, and actively participating in organizational initiatives. Programs currently within the Community-Based Services Department include: Case Management Targeted Case Management Supported Employment
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in upper management with two years of administrative experience and two years of experience in behavioral health service delivery.
- Current Georgia license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers, and the public.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients and families.
- Ability to handle self well under stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Ability to shift between tasks quickly and with little disruption
- Ability to work within frameworks of a medical model and recovery model
- Ability to work with co-occurring disorders
- Ability to work and community effectively with diverse populations
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background (fingerprint) check, have valid Georgia driver’s license and motor vehicle record, complete/pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.
Responsibilities
- Develops and monitors budget for all programs under director’s supervision
- Manages all aspects of personnel under the responsibility of the director with appropriate collaboration as necessary
- Demonstrates data driven decision capabilities in daily operations and long-term planning
- Oversees and ensures programs comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, including CARF and DBHDD
- Role models excellent communication and customer service to both internal and external clients
- Ensures environmental safety and therapeutic milieu for staff and clients
- Manages contracts with DBHDD and external agencies
- Assures appropriate clinical functioning for all programs under director’s supervision
- Ensures high-quality documentation through reviews, audits, and adherence to DBHDD provider manual and agency guidelines
- Assures ethical standards and the provision of highest level of services
- Enhances development of staff by ensuring clinical supervision and on-going education
- Provides clinical leadership to promote best practices
- Develops and promotes collaborative internal and external relationships
- Actively supports and implements agency strategic goals
- Develops potential leaders to support substantive contribution and leadership succession
- Consistently demonstrates clinical and professional leadership presence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
