Director of Drug Medi-Cal Programs and Recovery Bridge Housing
About The Position
The Director of Drug Medi-Cal Programs and Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH) directs the development and operations of JWCH’s substance abuse programs, including clinical oversight of the Solution Outpatient Drug Medi-Cal Program, Mini House Residential Treatment Program, two Recovery Bridge Housing programs, and the PPW Program funded by a SAMHSA grant. The position provides clinical and administrative supervision to behavioral health and supportive-services staff, ensuring that services meet patients’ social and emotional needs and satisfy funding requirements. The Director manages daily substance misuse services, develops and oversees outpatient and residential programs, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to connect patients with medical and support services. The role also oversees budgets, staffing, clinical services, compliance, quality assurance, reporting, and program improvement. The Director is available for after-hours crisis support and ensures residential clients receive required clinical and therapeutic services, including on weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, social welfare, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, and/or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Current, valid California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license or current, valid California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience.
- In-depth knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care practices.
- Demonstrated experience working with low-income and/or homeless populations.
- Experience in crisis intervention and ability to provide on-call support as needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills focused on staff development, training, and performance management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LA County SAPC contract programs is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee outpatient, residential, and other assigned programs, including managing budgets for Drug Medi-Cal programs, RBH, and SAMHSA grants.
- Serve as a member of the JWCH Management team.
- Hire, supervise, and train LCSWs, MSWs, Substance Abuse Counselors, and other staff; oversee clinical, outreach, administrative, fiscal, and compliance functions.
- Assess patient population needs and develop and implement programs with clinical, financial, administrative, and compliance components.
- Ensure contract compliance with Substance Use Prevention and Control (SAPC) Drug Medi-Cal, RBH, SAMHSA PPW, and other federal, state, and local grant requirements.
- Ensure patient files and cases are managed according to contract and Drug Medi-Cal requirements.
- Facilitate monthly case conferences to ensure patient files and cases meet contract, program, and Drug Medi-Cal requirements.
- Represent JWCH and behavioral health services at required meetings.
- Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patients’ social and emotional needs.
- Provide therapeutic treatment as needed, including intake, comprehensive assessment of client resources and needs, ongoing therapy or counseling, and development and review of individualized treatment plans.
- Encourage client involvement in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to link patients to medical and support services and promote comprehensive health and well-being.
- Provide after-hours on-call support for patients in crisis and collaborate with providers and behavioral health staff to support residential patients.
- Complete data collection forms and prepare required program reports.
- Use data and outcome evaluations for program development and quality improvement.
- Maintain program quality assurance standards.
- Collaborate with the Administrative Program Director on outpatient, residential, and RBH programs.
- Work with the Quality Assurance and Evaluation Officer and Administrative Program Director to uphold chart compliance standards, monitor staff productivity, and ensure required patient service hours are delivered.
- Ensure residential clients receive clinical and therapeutic services required under SAPC Bulletin No. 18-13, including services on weekends and holidays.
- Manage staff scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Review and revise Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plans annually and implement CQI monitoring and meetings as specified in those plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Monthly employer-sponsored allowance to assist with health premiums.
- Funded Health Savings Account, up to the deductible, for carrier-approved medical expenses.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Short- and long-term disability plans.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Competitive pay for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
