LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN MANAGER - PIR/PIRM

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

5d•$50 - $57

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Clinician Manager is a clinical and operational leader within Neighborhood House Association’s Social Services programs. The position provides clinical leadership, supervision, consultation, and direct services to adults transitioning from County detention facilities into the community. Working with Program Directors and the General Manager, the manager supports high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, evidence-based care for people with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. The role provides clinical oversight and support to multidisciplinary staff, including clinical, nursing, employment, and supportive services personnel. It supports staff onboarding and development, program implementation and quality improvement, and Medi-Cal certification, credentialing, fee-for-service operations, documentation, compliance, audits, reporting, and program development. The manager also maintains a clinical caseload and provides assessments, individual and group counseling, clinical case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, service coordination, and community linkages. The work helps clients connect with behavioral health, housing, employment, education, medical care, and other resources. The position involves field-based work in correctional facilities, NHA program sites, community locations, and other settings needed to serve clients and meet program needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field.
Current California clinical license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to transport clients in a personal vehicle on occasion when required.
Negative TB test upon hire, maintained every two to four years depending on contract requirements.
CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Sheriff's Department clearance within 60 days of employment to access detention facilities.
Knowledge of mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care coordination; co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; counseling theories; evidence-based practices; recovery-oriented approaches; motivational interviewing; trauma-informed care; group facilitation; DSM-5 diagnostic categories; and substance use treatment approaches.
Knowledge of reentry and transition services, community resources, cultural and systemic factors affecting individuals and families, behavioral health legal and ethical requirements, Medi-Cal and fee-for-service requirements, and laws and regulations governing behavioral health programs and correctional settings.
Ability to provide clinical leadership and supervision, develop and mentor staff, assess complex behavioral health needs, create appropriate service plans, and work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Ability to work professionally in correctional and community-based environments, manage complex clinical situations and crises, build stakeholder relationships, exercise independent judgment, analyze problems, manage priorities and deadlines, and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative documentation; work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; adapt to program and funding changes; use electronic health records, Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant technology; and perform duties in field-based settings.
Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, cultural humility, and discretion when working with complex and high-risk populations.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of clinical licensure is preferred.
Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, training, or staff leadership.
Experience with motivational interviewing.
Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations.
Experience working with justice-involved or incarcerated populations.
Experience in community-based behavioral health, reentry, case management, or care coordination.
Experience with Medi-Cal, fee-for-service, or other publicly funded behavioral health systems.
Bilingual skills are strongly preferred; bilingual candidates may be required to demonstrate competency before hire.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership, consultation, guidance, and supervision to assigned clinical staff in collaboration with Program Directors and the General Manager.
Support onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development for clinical staff.
Consult on complex clinical cases, risk concerns, treatment planning, documentation, and service delivery.
Monitor staff performance, clinical quality, productivity, documentation, and compliance.
Provide mental health assessments, clinical case management, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and other behavioral health services.
Complete intake and updated assessments, service plans and reviews, and required clinical documentation.
Assess client needs, strengths, and barriers; develop treatment and service strategies; and monitor and document progress.
Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and use evidence-based, client-centered approaches, including motivational interviewing and trauma-informed practices.
Provide behavioral health and reentry support to adults preparing to transition from County detention facilities to the community.
Coordinate and follow up on referrals and linkages to behavioral health, substance use treatment, housing, medical care, employment, vocational services, education, food assistance, transportation, and other supportive resources.
Advocate for clients, help address barriers to community reintegration, and transport clients to approved resources when required and operationally appropriate.
Build and maintain working relationships with community providers, law enforcement, court personnel, correctional staff, and other partners.
Support program operations, implementation, and development with Program Directors and the General Manager.
Assist with Medi-Cal certification, credentialing, fee-for-service requirements, funding requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with monitoring program budgets, staffing, productivity, and financial performance, and prepare required program reports.
Support timely documentation, billing-related processes, service verification, and compliance; assist with audits and monitoring reviews.
Monitor assigned staff schedules, timekeeping, Dayforce requirements, payroll information, and staff credentials.
Represent the Program Director in their absence as appropriate, respond to program inquiries, participate in assigned stakeholder meetings, and coordinate required trainings and activities with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and other partners.
Provide presentations, education, outreach, and community engagement as needed.
Maintain accurate client records, clinical documentation, daily service logs, progress notes, and other required records.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, regulations, funding requirements, NHA policies, and safety procedures.
Promote a safe and respectful environment; respond appropriately to behavioral health crises and potential risks; and communicate professionally with clients, families, staff, and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Director of Social Services, or General Manager.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with 6% match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500
Two personal days
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Live Well Program
Four paid bereavement days annually, with a total of five days per loss
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)