Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor (LCSW/LMFT), Crisis Response Team

Bay Area Community Services (BACS); Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Vision reimbursements

PTO/Leave 31 days+

403b retirement plan

Provided laptop and iPhone

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) seeks a Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor for the Community Wellness & Response Team (CWRT) in Sacramento. You will oversee a multidisciplinary group delivering urgent, field-based crisis response and resource linkage 24/7/365, collaborating with 911/988 dispatchers and local partners.

You will supervise clinicians, manage referrals and documentation, and drive CQI. Requires LCSW/LMFT/LPCC with at least 2 years’ crisis experience and 1+ year supervisory

Qualifications

• LCSW, LMFT or LPCC licensed with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Two+ years of therapeutic intervention experience in community mental health/crisis settings.
• At least one year of supervisory experience managing staff toward goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of case managers and clinicians in a community-based program.
• Meet clients with needs-driven, strengths-based, culturally relevant services.
• Manage referrals, intakes, and discharges ensuring accessibility for all.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff; provide ongoing supervision.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and CQI systems.
• Ensure compliance with funders, including documentation and reporting.
• Communicate using strength-based language in all program management activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Strong communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Job description

BACS is looking for a Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor for our Community Wellness & Response Team (CWRT). CWRT is formerly known as Alternatives to 911. This innovative program works collaboratively with 988 and Sacramento County to provide urgent response for community members experiencing a mental health crisis to reduce the need for emergency services and provide community based resources. The Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of multi-disciplinary behavioral health counselors and case managers providing high quality and timely field response to requests for support from community members using a strengths-based and harm reduction approach. Services include de-escalation, resourcing, problem-solving, family support and transportation to other community locations. Our CWRT operates 24/7, 365; All staff rotate assignments for dispatch and response. Responders go out as a team of 2 in company vehicles to providing in-field response to de-escalate and resource community members. BACS CWRT staff are working together with 911/988 dispatchers, law enforcement, and our own dispatchers. No two days are the same at the CWRT, we are helping prevent people from getting into the system, and helping them access resources to prevent the need for law enforcement and crisis services.

Details

This is a 100% on site position. One weekend day is required, Sunday to Thursday. The Program Supervisor must be an LCSW, LMFT or LPCC registered with the California Board of Behavioral Services (BBS). A car, driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Supervises a team of case managers and clinicians in a community-based program that provides long-term case management to homeless adults, and previously incarcerated, forensic population.
• Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant.
• Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
• Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
• Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LCSW, LMFT or LPCC registered in good standing with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Two plus years experience providing therpuetic intervention in a community mental health or crisis setting.
• At least one year of supervisisory experience holding staff accountable to goals.
• Experience in crisis mental health, field based community services, and sever mental illness stringly preferred.
• Ability to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
• Knowledge of CalAIM, Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation requirements.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. Clean driving record and DMV printout required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The annual salary starts at $135,000 for BBS licensed LCSW/LMFT and $145,000 for 2 years post licensure able to provide clinical supervision.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• 403b
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

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