Division Director

Central Clinic Behavioral Health•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Connection is the front door for public mental health and substance use services for Hamilton County. Central Connection provides assessment, support and connections for individuals and families 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Services include case management, diagnostic assessments, connection to housing and psychiatric medication management. The Central Connection Division also includes the Family Access to Integrated Recovery (FAIR) and HOPE for Children and Families (HOPE) programs, as well as various community partnerships.

Requirements

Master's degree and independent licensure with supervisory designation in the mental health field of social work.
Minimum of ten years of supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
Background of Medicaid, managed care, and/or care coordination settings.
Direct experience within the Hamilton County behavioral health service system.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience collaborating with Jobs and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Juvenile Court.

Responsibilities

Lead the Central Connection Division, promoting a culture which values commitment to community, compassion, open mindedness, wellness, teamwork, and accountability.
Oversee overall program development, service delivery, and achievement of program goals.
In collaboration with Central Clinic CEO, develop and support the long-term strategic planning to ensure Central Connection remains aligned with the mission and vision of Central Clinic and the evolving needs of countywide behavioral health system.
Support the talent acquisition of the Central Connection team and lead overall team development.
Supervise and support program managers, clinical supervisors, and other key staff to foster employee engagement, wellness and professional growth, and effective service delivery.
Build and maintain strong community partnerships and provide Central Clinic representation, as needed, with various stakeholders, funders, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.
Monitor program performance and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation which meet the needs and demands of countywide mental health and substance abuse systems.
Identify and address systemic issues that require attention and solutions to continue to improve systemic service delivery and responsiveness throughout the county wide mental health and substance abuse systems.
Manage and monitor program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants and contracts, to expand services and programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance
Salary increases with new licensures
Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
Clinical supervision and licensure support provided
Generous paid time off – Year 1 of employment – 4 weeks of PTO AND 11 paid holidays
Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles.
Short – term disability – offered at no cost to all employees
401(k) available after one year of employment
Employee wellness programs
Ongoing training and CEU opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.