Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

County of Alameda • Dublin, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, supervise Forensic Behavioral Clinicians and other behavioral health care professionals, paraprofessionals, and/or interns in the County jail; coordinate day-to-day functions and ensure appropriate staff coverage; provide psychiatric clinical and case management services; and perform other duties as assigned. The classification Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor is located in the Health Care Services Agency, within the Adult Forensic Behavioral Health Program, which provides mental health services to incarcerated clients in the County jail. This is the first-line supervisory level in the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician series. Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisors provide day-to-day supervision, including the coordination and delegation of work/assignments, staff coverage, and performance evaluations. Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisors provide day-to-day supervision of a behavioral health care team of clinicians and daily operational leadership. Incumbents in this position may assist the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in administrative functions. The Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor is distinguished from the lower-level class of Forensic Behavioral Clinician II in that the latter does not have supervisory responsibilities. It is further distinguished from the next higher class of Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in that the latter may supervise a Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor and has overall responsibility for program planning, development and evaluation, program reporting and statistics, and program outcome monitoring. The Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager manages a clinic/program which includes 8 or more paraprofessional and professional level staff.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a behavioral health/mental health professional providing clinical and/or case management services.
• Possession of a valid clinical license from one (1) of the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Nursing, is preferred.
• Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
• Complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job.
• Current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, work planning, evaluation, training, and community behavioral health care consultation.
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
• Wellness, recovery, and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening, and assessment tools.
• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care and justice involved individuals.
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery in a jail setting.
• Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes, and behavioral patterns specific to criminal justice populations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Interpret, explain and apply regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize.
• Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity and work with a diverse population.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience involving lead or supervisory responsibility is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Forensic Behavioral Clinicians and other behavioral health care professionals, paraprofessionals, and/or interns in the County jail
• Coordinate day-to-day functions and ensure appropriate staff coverage
• Provide psychiatric clinical and case management services
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide day-to-day supervision, including the coordination and delegation of work/assignments, staff coverage, and performance evaluations
• Provide day-to-day supervision of a behavioral health care team of clinicians and daily operational leadership
• Assist the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager in administrative functions

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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