Associate Director of Behavioral Health

Allforkids; Cataluña; Presencial; USD 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing child well-being through innovation and inclusivity. As the Associate Director of Behavioral Health, you will lead a team to ensure high-quality services in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes mentorship, program development, and collaboration with various stakeholders to create impactful change in the lives of children. With a commitment to diversity and equity, you will help foster an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in behavioral health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Generous PTO and wellness days

Growth-focused culture with Elevate University

Competitive employee referral program

Bi-weekly and semi-annual monetary bonuses

Formación

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• 5-7 years of related experience including supervisory roles.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee management and administration of behavioral services.
• Ensure compliance with quality improvement and performance standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Multicultural Competence

Program Management

Educación

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Descripción del empleo

Make a difference at All For Kids, an award-winning non-profit named a "Best Place to Work" by the Los Angeles Business Journal. For over 100 years, we've been transforming lives by nurturing child well-being through innovation, inclusivity, and compassion. Join us and help create a world where every child can thrive - your impact starts here!

Position : Associate Director of Behavioral Health

Job Type : Full-Time

Salary : $110,000

• Comprehensive benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.
• Generous PTO, holidays, and wellness days for work-life balance.
• Growth-focused culture with Elevate University.
• Competitive employee referral program.
• Recognized as "DEI Non-Profit of the Year" by the LA Business Journal.
• Bi-weekly and semi-annual monetary bonuses for Behavioral Health Service Providers that meet specific qualifying criteria.

Learn more about the Job :

The Associate Director has overall responsibility for management and administration of the behavioral services in the greater Los Angeles and Antelope Valley areas under the guidance and direction of the Senior Director of Behavioral Services. This position includes supervision of supervisors at assigned sites in SPA's (1, 2, 3, & 4), including development of program services and professional staff. In addition, this position is accountable for staff performance of services rendered and clients served.

Job Responsibilities :

Organizational Responsibilities

• Ensure that Diversity, Inclusion & Equity (DEI) and Trauma Informed Resilience Oriented Community (TIROC) practices are infused throughout the programming.
• Ensure that the program(s) have accurate Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) project goals, Critical Goals and Impact Goals that meet the mission and vision of Children's Bureau.
• Review complaints and grievances and make necessary reports (monthly program report) during CQI committee.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments within the organization to assure that the department services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the clients we serve.
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes and ensure that program is always compliant with Council of Accreditation (COA) standards.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent client care information to assure clients' rights are protected.
• Represent the organization as ambassadors and experts in the field with external stakeholders, partnering agencies, and governmental entities.
• Develop a culture within the program of learning and embed the Continuous Quality Improvement within all areas of the work.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Ensure the mentorship of direct reports and program staff.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Behavioral Health Leadership Meetings.
• Ensure that all aspects of programming and day-to-day duties are linked to impact.
• Develop a culture of innovation with staff and program.
• Embed the concepts of critical thinking skills within the culture of the program and staff.
• Interpret organizational / department policies and procedures to staff, and clients as necessary.
• Directly develop the onboarding, retention, and recognition plan to ensure that all program staff have the tools to be high impact leaders.
• Directly assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of competent department staff.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with external stakeholders, state licensing, and government entities.
• Create a strong partnership with People Support Services to ensure a healthy culture within the department.
• Set clear programmatic direction and vision. Meet with department staff on a regularly scheduled basis and give guidance as it pertains to operation of the department, identifying and correcting problem areas, and / or the improvement of services.
• Determine departmental staffing, evaluate employee performance, and make salary recommendations, hiring terminations, transfers, etc.
• Serve on various committees of the organization as required and as appointed by the Children's Bureau leadership team.

Program Responsibilities

• Provide both administrative and clinical supervision of professional program staff, including other supervisory staff ensuring compliance with productivity expectations, adherence to federal and state laws, documentation standards, and clinical service delivery standards.
• Assist and inform Senior Director of Behavioral Services about leadership matters typically occurring in the behavioral health services department keeping corporate headquarters informed of all matters.
• Ensure access and appropriate utilization of services. Participate in case disposition.
• Review budgetary issues and ensure that all staff in affiliated programs are producing at or above expected levels. Resolve programmatic issues that impede program from meeting budgetary expectations. Provide continuous feedback to supervisors and staff members regarding actual productivity as compared to goal and develop strategies to meet programmatic and individual obligations.
• Ensure that each funding stream is maximized.
• Ensure compliance with administrative policies and county / state laws and guidelines. Participate in audit preparation and chart review. Ensure that all chart documentation is present and appropriate.
• Act as a team member on an agency-wide team that has critical program responsibility, such as the Administrative Review Team or Quality Improvement Committee.
• Manage and monitor multi-location caseload distribution and retrenchment strategies.
• Represent the agency in networking with local organizations. Collaborate with schools, DMH, DCFS, and other agencies as needed.
• Carry out general office management and supervision of support staff.
• May carry a small caseload on a regular or intermittent basis with management approval.

Job Qualifications :

• A master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or MFT licensed with BBS, and 2 years post licensure.
• Five to seven years related experience including supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)

Diversity is a core value at All For Kids and in the Behavioral Health program. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff and people leaders. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We value inclusivity and support our employees' diverse needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, and the use of a computer mouse are required. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. If you are unable to perform any of the above abilities and require special accommodations to do so, please advise your recruiter. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can excel.