Salary : $96,539.76 - $125,431.44 Annually
Location : Countywide, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 07/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION Under supervision of the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, provides clinical and administrative supervision of staff and program leadership in the day-to-day operation of the Behavioral Health child, family, and/or adult programs. Acts as the "head of service" for Medi-Cal in the absence of the Deputy Director
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include but may not be limited to the following:
- Provides direct and indirect administrative and clinical supervision and training to program staff including data collection and documentation within the electronic health record, ensuring Medi-Cal documentation and productivity standards are being met
- Assists Deputy Director in the development and implementation of the state plans as directed, including state reporting and compliance
- Attends State meetings as directed and keeps abreast of best practices for behavioral health
- Determines schedules of staff within programs including crisis management and on-call services
- Ensures effective implementation of 24-hour on-call coverage and licensed backup
- Assigns and reviews staff work providing professional assistance as needed to meet all local, state, and Federal requirements
- Implements quality improvement and cultural competency plans
- Assesses staff training needs and coordinates training needs with Director
- Orients new staff to the Behavioral Health programs
- Participates on a limited basis in providing direct client services
- Completes performance evaluations of subordinates
- Does related work as assigned by the Deputy Director - Behavioral Health
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: - Minimum of a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy
- Possession of a valid California license to practice psychotherapy
- At least one year of experience providing clinical supervision and guidance
- One year of full-time supervisory experience in public behavioral health programming desired but not required
KNOWLEDGE OF: - Current clinical and management techniques and practices in public behavioral health
- Scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other community resources
- Principles and techniques of system of care
- Principles and practices of effective supervision and training
- Laws and regulations governing local behavioral health services
- Changes in public mental health practices in the last three to five years
ABILITY TO: - Provide effective leadership and supervision
- Act as a liaison between staff and administration
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with multi-system partners and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Manage multiple tasks and respond appropriately to crisis situations
- Utilize supervision effectively and ensure communication up and down the supervision chain
- Adopt and assist in the implementation of the cultural changes in the provision of Behavioral Health Services
- Must have ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Produce written documentation by hand or computer
- Stand, walk, climb and descend stairs, twist, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Use a telephone
- Drive a motor vehicle
- Consistent attendance is an essential function of the position
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid California license to practice psychotherapy (LCSW, MFT, or Ph.D.) during the term of employment
- must provide proof of licensure at the time of application.
- Must be available for 24-hour on-call duty rotation
- Must also successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
- Possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION APPLICATION: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is
not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".
IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your applicationSELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
WORK LOCATION: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)
Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 - Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.
PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. - Employee required contribution is currently 8.25% of base salary toward retirement.
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Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling or a related field?
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Psychotherapist - Do you posses valid California license to practice psychotherapy (LCSW, MFT, LPC, or Ph.D.)?Please select the licensure you possess, if this does not apply please input N/A.
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