Clinical Program Manager- (LCSW, MFT)

Company: Jobot
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

If you want to make a positive impact in a child's life, then this is the place for you!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Rey RoblesAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per yearA bit about us:Our organization provides a spectrum of services for youth in crisis across the Northern California Region. The continuum of care we offer includes an on-site preschool for the youngest survivors of family trauma; outpatient mental health care for children residing in the community dealing with anxiety and depression; and residential treatment for children who have suffered abuse, neglect or other trauma.Why join us?If you are looking to positively impact children's lives, then this is the place for you! We offer an array of benefits listed below.Medical coverage provided by Kaiser or Western Health Advantage Dental coverage provided by GuardianVision coverage provided by VSP401(k) planMutual of OmahaLife and AD & D InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsVacation and Sick leave accrualsTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramJob DetailsPosition Summary:The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising administrative and clinical activities in support of the programs. The Clinical Program Manager must plan, prioritize, supervise, and review the work of assigned clinical staff. He/she will also establish and implement operational and/or clinical processes, methods, and procedures in support of the assigned program and to function as a proactive and positive team leader.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Program Administration

• Implement clinical program consistent with the over-all agency treatment philosophy and within professional perimeters for best practices.
• Plan, organize, manage, and coordinate the operational, administrative, and clinical activities in support of the mental health and social work programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the assigned program's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Review and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program on a continual basis.
• Oversee and participate in treatment planning and/or case management meeting and activities.
• Oversee, coordinate, and participate in client evaluations, program admissions, and discharge planning for the assigned program.
• Ensure prompt and appropriate attention to crisis management issues.
• Provide Clinical Supervision.Personnel and Quality Management
  • Supervises and supports the clinical staff performing direct care to clients and families.
  • Assists staff with identification of individual skill or knowledge deficits and facilitate availability of learning opportunities and develop and administer a plan for development.
  • Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the Receiving Home and Mental Health contract.
  • Ensure orientation and training for new staff and subsequently ensure staff is enrolled in and/or have completed required training.
  • Oversee staff, providing the necessary and appropriate counseling or disciplinary action in accordance with agency policies, consulting with the Director of Clinical Programs and Human Resources when major disciplinary action is needed.
  • Oversees and participate in the interviewing and hiring process, ensuring compliance with all agency and regulatory policies, practices and laws.
  • Oversee staff schedules ensuring overtime usage stays within budget.
  • Responsible for the collection, review, approval and submission of direct reports' timesheets.
  • Ensure completion and routing of all required original personnel and training forms and records to the Human Resources and Training Departments respectively.
  • Conduct timely performance evaluations for direct reports as well as monitoring timeliness of all performance evaluations.
  • Participate in Agency-wide quality management efforts and planning.
  • Model, train to, and support the principles and practices of quality management.
  • Create and maintain a focus on outcomes for assigned program.
  • Responsible for maintaining cost control activities to stay on target with annual budget. Receives monthly departmental financial reports and prepares corrective action plan for any major variances.Administration and Program Development
    • Provide leadership and support to the program planning and development functions for assigned clinical program consistent with specific professional expertise.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and agency-wide policies and procedures.
    • Establish and maintain a variety of record keeping and documentation processes and systems for assigned clinical programs.
    • Act as liaison between the clinical team and other agency programs, community organization, outside resources, and existing and potential client base.
    • Ensures that communication channels are open and flowing; discuss with the appropriate residential and support services staff member(s); regarding clients' activities, behaviors, and inter-related program operations.
    • Works with the Clinical Director and program team members to implement clinical department goals and program objectives.Other
      • Attend external meetings in compliance with contract requirements and keep current with mental health department policies and procedures. Present information gathered at external meetings to clinical team.
      • Prepare reports as necessary to funding agents.
      • Facilitate weekly clinical team meetings and internal utilization reviews.
      • Attend external training/conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and developments.
      • Present information gathered at conferences at clinical meetings and staff in services/training as appropriate.
      • Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises and supports assigned Clinical or Mental Health Staff.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:
        • A graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, child development, or related field is required.
        • A graduate degree in social work is preferred.
        • Possession of a valid California LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or Psychology License is preferred.
        • Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences is required.
        • Two years' experience in a clinical and/or residential setting working with children is preferred.
        • Two years' experience as a supervisor is preferred.Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
          • Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
          • Must be at least 21 years of age.
          • Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the organization
          • Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment
          • Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the organization within the first three months of employment.
          • Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
          • Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employmentInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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