Director of Behavioral Health Services - West MI

Easterseals MORC • Kentwood, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health Services for its Western Michigan location. This role is for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a larger mission. The ideal candidate is a 'Game Changer' who is excited to improve the lives of those they serve.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
• Professional Licensure in your field (LMSW, LPC, etc)
• Have had at least five (5) years of full-time clinical casework experience with children and families, including 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Michigan Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all administrative, clinical and programmatic functions related to services delivered within the Easterseals MORC, Inc West Michigan location.
• Enforces agency policies and procedures. May develop new policies and procedures to support programming operations.
• Oversees and manages the budget for services under the West Michigan scope, including any/all grants assigned. Authorizes expenditures and secures additional funding sources to support the program.
• Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks and appraises performance. Hires, approves disciplinary action and discharge, and approves pay increases and/or promotions.
• Performs quality, sentinel event and risk case reviews for subordinate staff.
• Assists staff in improving and updating professional skills by providing them with information such as pertinent conferences and seminars, new techniques in the field and current and pending legislation affecting mental health services. May provide “in service” trainings and facilitate site all staff meetings.
• Acts as a liaison with community agencies, parent support groups, and other mental health service providers, contractors, maintaining an awareness of the full range of human services available in the community to support client needs.
• Ensures that paperwork is maintained in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easter Seals policies and procedures, contractor and grant requirements.

Benefits

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid Leave Options Available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager