HSSP Director - SPA 6

The People Concern•Bell Gardens, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSSP Director oversees administrative and program operations for the agency’s Department of Mental Health (DMH)-contracted Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP), in collaboration with the Senior Director of HSSP. The role monitors contract administration, billing, and contract maximization to ensure compliance with contract goals and outcomes. The position supports HSSP services across assigned Project Based Housing and Scattered Sites in SPA 6, coordinates clinical services and referrals with partner agencies and funders, and works with Clinical Quality Assurance and Billing to meet program requirements. The Director also supervises and supports staff, manages reporting and documentation requirements, contributes to psychiatry-related coordination and reporting, and assists with crisis interventions, including participation in the overnight and weekend on-call rotation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Welfare or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology or a related field.
At least four years of experience in mental health and/or substance addictions.
Strong working knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements.
Strong clinical review skills.
Strong training, project management, and team-building skills.
Ability to interact with staff and clients with sensitivity, tact, politeness, and responsiveness.
Detail orientation and excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed services, Housing First, and harm reduction methodologies.
Experience providing administrative and clinical supervision.
Contract and quality assurance experience.
Current valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PsyD).
DMH experience.
Field-based provider experience.
Psychiatric crisis assessment and response experience.

Responsibilities

Attend meetings, respond to email correspondence, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships on behalf of the Senior Director and staff, including with DMH and other Intensive Case Management support organizations.
Represent agency interests at DMH meetings and county-wide DMH HSSP meetings.
Ensure productivity goals and outcomes are achieved, including at least 65% of staff time in direct service provision, and uphold DMH documentation standards and guidelines.
Support coordination of clinical services and activities with outside agencies, partners, and funders, including referral processes.
Support coordination and development of new Project Based Housing sites and Scattered Sites assigned to HSSP.
Oversee and support HSSP services at assigned Project Based Housing sites and Scattered Sites.
Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance and the Billing Department to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Partner with the Senior Director to provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for assigned staff.
Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance on staff orientation, training, and audit preparedness for clinical and mental health contracts.
Complete required reporting to the LA County Department of Mental Health in accordance with contract requirements.
Support psychiatry needs, including data collection, client coordination, invoices, and reporting.
Support the HSSP Intern Program as needed.
Assist with crisis interventions as needed, including participating in an on-call rotation for the overnight and weekend After Hours Emergency Line.