Director, Community-Based Services

Claratel Behavioral Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health seeks an experienced senior administrator to provide clinical and business management oversight of community-based programs in the DeKalb/Atlanta area. You will guide multiple services, ensure quality client care, and lead staff performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires two years of administrative experience and two years in behavioral health, plus Georgia licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience and two years of behavioral health service delivery experience.
• Georgia license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT is required to practice in Georgia.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required for multi-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors budgets for programs under director.
• Manages personnel under director with required collaboration.
• Ensures compliance with contractual/regulatory requirements (CARF/DBHDD).
• Provides clinical leadership to promote best practices and staff development.
• Fosters internal/external relationships and supports agency strategic goals.

Skills

Upper management

Administrative experience

Behavioral health experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Georgia license: LPC/LCSW/LMFT

Job description

About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff.

If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all.

About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff.

Job Summary

As an important member of our multi-disciplinary team, provides clinical and business management and oversight of community-based programs and services, which entails several levels of care in the services continuum. Responsible for ensuring quality client care, supporting staff performance, and actively participating in organizational initiatives. Programs currently within the Community-Based Services Department include:

• Case Management
• Targeted Case Management
• Supported Employment

Duties And Responsibilities

Operations

• Develops and monitors budget for all programs under director's supervision
• Manages all aspects of personnel under the responsibility of the director with appropriate collaboration as necessary
• Demonstrates data driven decision capabilities in daily operations and long-term planning
• Oversees and ensures programs comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, including CARF and DBHDD
• Role models excellent communication and customer service to both internal and external clients
• Ensures environmental safety and therapeutic milieu for staff and clients
• Manages contracts with DBHDD and external agencies

Clinical

• Assures appropriate clinical functioning for all programs under director's supervision
• Ensures high-quality documentation through reviews, audits, and adherence to DBHDD provider manual and agency guidelines
• Assures ethical standards and the provision of highest level of services
• Enhances development of staff by ensuring clinical supervision and on-going education
• Provides clinical leadership to promote best practices

Organizational Contribution

• Develops and promotes collaborative internal and external relationships
• Actively supports and implements agency strategic goals
• Develops potential leaders to support substantive contribution and leadership succession
• Consistently demonstrates clinical and professional leadership presence

Skill, Competency, And Education And/Or Licensure Requirements

Demonstrated success in upper management with two years of administrative experience and two years of experience in behavioral health service delivery. Current Georgia license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers, and the public. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients and families.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Within clinic and community settings Monday-Friday 8:15am-5:00pm; however, some evening and weekend hours may be required as dictated by program needs. Travel throughout DBHDD Region 3 required and occasional travel through the state of Georgia. Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background (fingerprint) check, have valid Georgia driver's license and motor vehicle record, complete/pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to handle self well under stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to shift between tasks quickly and with little disruption
• Ability to work within frameworks of a medical model and recovery model
• Ability to work with co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work and community effectively with diverse populations

Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.

Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)

Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at [e-mail].