Job Type

Emergency Relief

Salary

$ 77959.56 - $ 101719.54 Per Year

Department

City Manager's Office

Location

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Responder Supervisor will reside in the City Manager’s Office and report directly to the Deputy City Manager of Operations. The Community Responder Supervisor oversees the management and operations of a team of citywide community responders with the support of the Community Responder Lead - Neighborhood Resource.

Community Responders use evidence-based practice that promotes well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Community Responders incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines using advocacy, compassion and de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to support those with unmet needs in a culturally responsive manner. They work as a team, and collaborate with other local, regional, state and federal programs to identify gaps in existing resources for community members. The primary focus of work is crisis intervention, resource referral, and follow-up; this work is conducted in community settings such as health care organizations, businesses, homes, public spaces and at social service agencies.

The Community Responder Supervisor oversees the Community Responder program and personnel. In this supervisory position, the supervisor will develop and oversee all aspects of the program. The supervisor retains all decision-making authority regarding personnel (staffing, recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations), analyzes, organizes, and reports data and program outcomes, collaborates with multiple departments and agencies across the city and region, and serves as the public face of the program (67%). The supervisor serves as the City’s main point of contact for any regional or state-based approach to crisis work. The supervisor also responds to calls in the community (33%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises assigned staff, contractors, volunteers and interns, who may work independently on rotating shift schedules in the field.
• Plans, organizes, develops and maintains the City’s Community Responder program, to include:
• Serving as the spokesperson between the program and internal stakeholders such as senior executive staff, county councilmembers and central staff, local municipal elected officials, and any other internal stakeholders.
• Representing the Community Responder program to external stakeholders on behalf of the City: presents data, outcomes, gathers community member ideas and feedback at public forums, city meetings, briefings, conferences and as requested by City officials.
• Coordinating all aspects of policy and planning to include drafting new policies and procedures for the program.
• Mining, analyzing and organizing data to support and inform strategic decision-making practices, and translates initiatives into meaningful metrics.
• Operationally creating and leading an external stakeholder group to assess needs of “individual high-utilizers of 911.”
• Tracking, maintaining and reporting data, outcomes, service-delivery improvements, training requirements and SOPs
• Responds to calls for service in the community, either independently or with a team (.33 FTE)

PERIPHERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of behavior and motivation
• Community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services
• Local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare and Medicaid
• Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs

Skilled in:

• Business letter writing, email communications, and report preparation.
• Professional writing and communication
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to develop reports for public presentation.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to make presentations to large and small groups.
• Excellent data analytic and management skills  

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including elected officials, non-profit partners, and multi-jurisdictional staff to implement programmatic solutions 
• Adjust quickly to changing priorities in physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions.
• Lead a team that is simultaneously working on multiple policy and planning projects
• Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences; inspires and encourages fair treatment. 
• Commit to working with the team to analyze outcomes and challenges.
• Work effectively as a member in formal and informal teams.
• Understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with consumers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
• Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:  Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; inspire and encourage fair treatment. 
• Dedicate to Continuous Quality Improvement: Commit to work with teams to improve the quality of life for community members.
• Establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff and other community partners.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education:  Master's degree or further advanced degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university; and
• Experience:  Two years of direct experience working with persons with mental illness and/or experiencing an emotional crisis to include professional experience assessing physical, mental, social and economic needs of diverse populations (such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional during post graduate work); and one year of program management experience, including proven track record of managing, analyzing and reporting large data sets.
• Or:  In lieu of the above requirements, candidates may substitute one year of program management experience with a doctorate degree in a relevant field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST meet WAC 246-809-010(2) licensure requirements as “Independent social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy" in good standing at time of application
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Ability to pass the City’s driving record standard check
• Must be able to pass a national criminal background check
• Crisis intervention experience is highly desirable
• Willingness to serve as practicum/field work supervisor, and/or provide post-graduate supervision hours when needed
• Ability to gather and interpret court and law enforcement records is desirable
• Experience leading a debrief following a critical event is highly desirable
• Prefer two or more years of demonstrated experience working with housing and/or homeless issues
• Paid experience working with Limited English Proficiency individuals and communities is desirable
• Prefer American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare provider CPR/AED/first aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments and safety planning, or the ability to obtain training within 90 days of hire

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine.
• Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters
• Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves outreach to individuals who may be unsheltered, living on the streets, in shelters, or located in suburban campsites and homeless campsites
• The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm
• Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
• Work hours include various shifts to provide 24/7 coverage for community service calls and emergencies

SELECTION PROCESS:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and completed application to the following link:

https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=254&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20SUPERVISOR

A first review of applicants will occur on October 15, 2021.

Position 844

Benefits

This position includes a health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). and participation in the Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS). Other employment benefits include: , 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with up to 6% City matching contribution, voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)/VEBA with City contribution up to $2,400/year, voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare, City paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), City paid 2x annual salary life insurance, City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, ORCA Card, on-site work out facility, free employee parking, on-site bicycle storage, paid vacation (starts with 13 days), 12 days of paid sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays.

Agency

City of Kirkland

Website

www.kirklandwa.gov

Address

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

How to Apply

Applications accepted at: https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=254&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20SUPERVISOR

Posted 9/23/2021

The West Virginia University School of Social Work invites applications for TWO tenure-track assistant professor nine-month positions starting in January or August, 2022. Qualifications include:

1. a doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field (late-stage ABD applicants will be considered; completion of the doctoral degree by hire date is expected); and,
2. a CSWE-accredited master’s degree in social work; two years post-MSW professional practice experience; a productive, fundable research program, and an ability to teach effectively at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels.

The WVU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and enrolls approximately 350 students at the BSW and MSW levels. The MSW Program offers a specialization in Advanced Integrated Practice. The School is also in the process of developing a PhD degree program in social work. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research and/or teaching, are engaged in the study of anti-racism, equity, and justice.

WVU is a R1 research land grant university located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 3.5 hours from the Washington/Baltimore area. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, excellent public schools, and a supportive University environment in which to develop a visible and productive career. The WVU Dual Career Program is available to assist candidates with suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.

To apply, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and submit a single PDF document containing (a) a letter of application outlining your interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (b) vita; and (c) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 20 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. Megan Gandy, Search Committee Chair, School of Social Work, at megan.gandy@mail.wvu.edu.

WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Posted 9/15/2021

The Provost’s Office of Faculty Development & Diversity (OFDD), overseen by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, provides a wide range of resources, including training and support for individual faculty, department chairs, and deans, in the areas of faculty development and diversity. OFDD works with faculty, chairs, and search committees to improve recruitment and retention practices and to increase diversity in faculty hiring. The office provides guidance to the academic leadership and to individual faculty members on mentoring and the tenure and promotion processes. OFDD also offers professional development programming and grant opportunities for faculty and academic staff. OFDD programs are designed to address research/scholarship, teaching and interpersonal skills necessary for faculty and academics to be successful. OFDD also works to empower faculty to work across social, cultural, and power differences and to promote an inclusive campus climate where all members of our community feel they belong in their learning, research and scholarship, and work environment.

We are looking for an Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Diversity.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, the Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Diversity will collaborate with the units that make up the Academic Diversity Council (Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE), The Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP), Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI), and the Cornell Interactive Theatre Ensemble (CITE), and be primarily responsible for working with chairs and faculty to assess and enhance department climate, and to design and deliver concrete plans and programs to address areas of concern and enhance areas of strength in addition to co-facilitating ongoing programs offered by OFDD.

The incumbent will launch a program aimed enhancing department climate via the following:

• Collect and analyze data, including measures of inclusion, well-being, and faculty, staff and student satisfaction.
• Identify and connect department faculty, staff and students with support resources in educational and mental health opportunities as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of workshops to support faculty engagement with diverse colleagues, students, members of the staff, and with the broader community.
• Facilitate conversations around best practices and action plans to sustain or improve department climate.
• Facilitate conversations around department strategic plans to support faculty and students in creating a culture of belonging.

This position is located in Ithaca, New York and is an on-campus position although the successful candidate may be permitted to perform a portion of their work remotely.

You will need:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in curriculum development and program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with a variety of constituents across the university.
• Strong collaboration skills; Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with teams to accomplish goals.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

• Familiarity and experience working with faculty and academic staff.
• Understanding of the role academic leadership (chairs, deans, associate deans).
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing research and literature in the areas of the impacts of social identities (such as gender, race, ethnicity, country of origin) and structure on individuals, social climate issues, and academic department cultures.
• Must be able to foster constructive dialogue with different groups across campus, build trust, establish ongoing communication structures, and work in collaboration with others;
• Must have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with sensitivity to cultural differences and to interact diplomatically with constituents across campus.
• High level of initiative and a flexible and collaborative nature is critical.
• Sophisticated judgment, decision making, reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills are imperative.
• Demonstrated commitment to working towards and knowledge about how to achieve cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity in academic departments and micro-environments within academic departments (e.g. research labs, studios, etc.).
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Proven independent judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills; attention to detail is important.

If you have any of the following, it’s a great bonus:

• PhD or EdD preferred.

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Faculty-Development-and-Diversity_WDR-00027554-1

What we offer:

Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: Paid vacation and health/personal days, 12 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

An active and diverse community to work and thrive in! Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions of higher education, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Posted 9/10/21

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES

through community

At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.

SOCIAL WORKER V

Natividad is offering up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Natividad is seeking to fill one permanent full-time Social Worker V position within the Social Services/Utilization Management Department to perform casework of an advanced nature in the most difficult social services areas, requiring the application of highly developed social services expertise and techniques. The Medical Social Work Department at Natividad assists patients and their families who are experiencing difficulties due to a health problem.

Example of Duties:

• Develops psychosocial assessments utilizing all available data in accordance with department policy and procedure regarding psychosocial assessments and patient care plans
• Develops psychosocial intervention plans within 24 hours of referral
• Provides individual, family and group counseling services in accordance with department policy and procedures in regard to psychosocial assessments and scope of social services
• Collaborates and consults with patients' family, physician, nursing ancillary departments, discharge planners and community resources in planning a patient's discharge
• Provides a full range of clinic skills, including care plans, referrals, advocacy and support services and interdisciplinary and inter-agency collaboration
• Refers patients and hospital personnel to all available community service resources

Minimum qualifications include possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university AND at least one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker; OR possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited two-year counseling program AND at least one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker; OR possession of a Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education AND two years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording social casework; methods of psychosocial individual counseling; available social and health services through federal, state and local agencies; principles of group facilitation; current issues and socioeconomic conditions and trends related to public assistance; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social services agencies; community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources; physical and mental health and the impact on age specific personality.

For more information or to request application materials, contact Natividad, Human Resources Department, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 783-2700,

 or apply at http://www.natividad.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatividadInspiringHealthyLives/ EOE/M/F/H/V

Posted 9/8/2021

The Child Mind Institute is recruiting a licensed mental health professional to join its School and Community Programs team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Clinicians provide evidence-based service delivery in high-need school and community settings in the San Francisco Bay Area, including prevention-focused mental health skill-building to K-12 students, therapeutic intervention for students who have experienced trauma, and educator professional training and caregiver workshops. To date, the School and Community Programs team has served over 53,000 students, educators, caregivers, and mental health providers across the United States with effective school-based treatment, social-emotional skill-building, and professional training. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a fast-growing and innovative program and will be able to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative team.

Reporting to the San Francisco Bay Area Team Lead for School and Community Programs, this is an exempt, full-time position based at our San Mateo office.

The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, and flexible work schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Provide observation and screening of children presenting with mental health issues in the school setting.
• Conduct evidence-based group therapy for students who have experienced traumatic events, focused on decreasing symptoms of posttraumatic stress and improving functioning and quality of life both at home and at school
• Consult with educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to reduce mental health symptoms and promote school success
• Facilitate class-wide social-emotional skill building workshops drawn from cognitive-behavioral techniques. 
• Provide teacher training workshops in partner schools around San Francisco, covering topics such as Educator Stress Reduction and Trauma-Informed School Support.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of School and Community Programs

Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.
• Current masters-level California licensure allowing for independent practice and delivery of mental health services.  There will be an opportunity to earn clinical hours under supervision if needed. 
• Exceptional clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disorders, in addition to demonstrated experience in engaging families and educators in treatment.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one evidence-based intervention for posttraumatic stress with an interest in learning additional interventions. 
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking to a variety of audiences, including educators, school administrators, and parents and caregivers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred
• Motivated self-starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines within a fast paced and changing environment.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines.
• Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude; ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities.
• Passion for the Child Mind Institute mission.

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

To apply for this position : Please send your resume to

bdineen@stonealliancegroup.com

Posted 9/8/2021

Use your passion for human services to help the courts in western Massachusetts address the needs of persons with substance use and mental health disorders. Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Forensic Social Worker (LICSW) in the Adult Court Clinic program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Adult Court Clinic program with the following:

• Providing court-ordered evaluations for involuntary civil commitment for substance abuse and/or psychiatric treatment.
• Performing aid in sentencing evaluations as ordered by the courts.
• Providing testimony to the courts as needed.
• Consulting with various stakeholders (judges, attorneys, probation officers, jail mental health staff, and community treatment providers) about the disposition of persons before the court with mental health and substance abuse issues.

The Adult Court Clinic staff are a group of licensed psychologists and social workers who provide mental health evaluation and consultation services to the District and Superior Courts in the four counties of Western Massachusetts.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

• Master’s in Social Work (required).
• Licensure as an LICSW in Massachusetts (required).
• At least one year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders (required).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Strong assessment, writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills (required).
• Comfortable working in criminal justice settings (required).
• Highly motivated and independent (required).
• Exceptional organizational and clinical skills (required).
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel for work (required).

To apply for this position visit: https://bhninc.jobs.net/jobs/j3n7v871bnw6p9m9g03

To view all BHN openings: www.bhnworks.org

Posted 9/3/2021

IWS Fellowships offer post-graduate students in counseling, social work, and psychology the opportunity for advanced clinical training with a fully compensated two academic-year (ten months/year) fellowship in college mental health. The fellowship is intended to promote workforce diversity by encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups and/or those with a demonstrated interest in diversity, social justice, and multiculturalism to pursue careers in college mental health. Through direct clinical psychotherapy experience, individual and group supervision, and didactic and experiential seminars, fellows gain experience learning to identify, formulate, and treat the emotional difficulties and disruptions to thriving unique to a college population. In addition to providing college-aged students with confidential mental health services, IWS embraces a holistic model of student well-being (heart, mind, body and spirit) and collaborates with departments across campus to support the whole student. Through groups, psychoeducational workshops and special events, fellows work with staff to explore creative and systemic opportunities for student support and practice integrating emerging evidence-based intervention methods. Together, the IWS team works to recognize, understand, and collaboratively meet the dynamic needs of Williams’ diverse student population.

Candidates must have completed all degree requirements and a clinical internship prior to the beginning of their appointment. Preferred candidates will have a strong demonstrated interest and commitment to cultivating diversity and mental health practice within a college setting.

Application review will begin on Sep 1, 2021. This fellowship pays $42,000 per year and comes with a range of excellent benefits. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.

Posted 9/1/2021

Williams College is now searching for a new Assistant Director of Integrative Wellbeing Services/Director of Clinical Operations (DCO). Integrative Wellbeing Services (IWS) at Williams College offers a full array of clinical assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, wellbeing promotion, outreach and professional training services to support the mental health and thriving of students across the College. Partnering with many student facing departments across campus, including Health Services, the Dean’s Office, Davis Multicultural Center, Accessibility Services, Chaplain’s Office and Campus Safety Services, IWS collaboratively responds to ongoing psychological and psychiatric needs, along with emergent issues impacting students and the College community.

With growing demand for mental health services experienced nationally and at Williams, we have created a new role for a full time Assistant Director IWS/Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) to join the IWS leadership team. As the Director of Clinical Operations, you will work collaboratively with the Director of IWS, Director of Community Wellbeing and Director of Education, Training and Assessment to oversee the broad scope of IWS services, outreach and training activities. You will be directly responsible for administering and supervising clinical services, providing direct clinical care, and serving as a consultative and collaborative resource for campus partners on emergent and ongoing clinical issues impacting student mental health. Combining administrative, clinical supervisory, and strategic leadership, this position requires extensive experience providing psychotherapeutic services to the 18-24 year old population; supervising interdisciplinary clinicians; and organizing and maintaining clinical systems to meet the demand of a diverse and busy clinical service. A dynamic and multifaceted role, the DCO will assure excellence in all clinical aspects of the work, clinician support, and accountability for the timely and expansive clinical services needed to meet the needs of a diverse student population and invested community of campus partners.

• Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Clinical Scheduling, Expectations & Document Review
  • Clinical Case Staffing & Protocols
  • Staff Development & Administrative Supervision
• Clinical Supervision Responsibilities:
  • General supervisory oversight for IWS clinicians
  • Consultation and back up of clinical decision-making
  • Clinical supervision of assigned fellows and staff pursuing licensure
• Clinical Treatment or Psychological Testing:
  • Provide 5 - 7 hours per week of clinical treatment, psychiatric care or psychological testing, consistent with discipline
• Clinical Consultation and Assessment:
  • Provide assessment and consultation as IWS representative in student At-Risk processes;
  • Consultation to Health Services, Dean’s Office, Davis Center, Chaplain’s Office, CSS, Faculty and other Campus Partners on clinical issues of concern regarding students or clinical resources access;
• Clinical Strategy:
  • Clinical model planning and revision to meet student demand, implement best practices
  • Planning for future clinical needs and diversification of services and approaches to meet the changing populations and needs

Qualifications:

• Current MA advanced clinical practice licensure or licensure within another state and license eligible within MA in one year (in psychology, social work, psychiatry or other mental health field)
• At least 7 years clinical practice experience with demonstrated supervisory experience (during or following that period) post - terminal education and practice licensure
• Administrative experience managing clinically related issues
• Experience with the 18-24 year old population
• Experience working with individuals from historically underrepresented groups and counseling experience on issues of diversity, intersectionality and identity development

Pay starts in the high $90,000’s, commensurate with experience and discipline. Job band 2-C. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Posted 8/13/2021

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team who provides and oversees the provision of behavioral health and psychosocial care for patients and families who receive their medical care in one of the BWH primary care practices. The social worker will engage collaboratively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to address psychosocial barriers to care, lead efforts around management of psychiatric disorders for the team’s patients, and coach patients and families with options and support for change, to maximize their overall physical/behavioral health. The Clinical Social worker conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment (therapy) as indicated. Identifies high‑risk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impacts their ability to make change and helps other providers/interdisciplinary team members understand the influence of those factors upon the course of their care. Provides clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural issues to maximize emotional, social and physical wellbeing and the effective use of health care and community resources. Collaborates with and provides clinical support to other programs to optimize patient wellbeing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

Psychosocial/Behavioral Health

• Provide collaborative assessment, triage, stabilization and brief interventions around acute psychosocial/behavioral health issues that impact patients/families functioning and overall health.
• Provide Short- and long-term therapy to patients who want to engage in ongoing clinical interventions to help promote change and improvement in patients overall rating of their mood and life circumstances.
• Participate in established billing practices while adhering to established guidelines.
• Provide recommendation and coordination of external and/or urgent psychiatric/social resources based on assessment and collaboration with patient/family. 
• Provides risk assessment and intervention in conjunction as part of the interdisciplinary team with emphasis on harm reduction, and when necessary emergency services, and coordination with appropriate resources.
• Provide a care management approach around psychosocial/behavioral health needs using an evidence-based collaborative care management approach.
• Providers behavioral health leadership in practice.
• Provide appropriate modality for patient self-reported improvement in their mood as evidenced by regular PHQ-9, GAD7 and other evidence-based tools.
• Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars and research projects.

Health Behavior

• Provide clinical assessment with patients around behavioral health symptoms that are impacting daily functioning.  
• Provide health behavior interventions that include, but not limited to, health action plans, utilizing change interventions; motivational techniques and problem solving that addresses obstacles to goals, and supports and increases patients and their family’s self-efficacy of health behaviors.

Care Coordination

• Provide follow-up and intervention with patient/family around psychosocial issues that impact a patient’s medical/functional recovery outcome.
• Provide psychosocial care with patients who are at psychiatric risk, in collaboration with psychiatry/team members/external resources, as indicated. 
• Continuous develop of external professional relationships and knowledge of resources to further support and assist the needs of patients and their families.
• Reach out to facilities where a patient was admitted for behavioral health care and be the primary contact and liaison for the PC practice/provider.
• Conduct Post Discharge calls to patient being released from a BH inpatient setting. 

Consultation and Education Role

• Collaborates with the different team disciplines around awareness, education, and recommendations to address psychosocial, mental health and motivational issues that impact the patient/family chronic disease, no show/cancellation of appointments, medication adherence, and provide direct clinical work as indicated.
• Provide education opportunities to the practice about clinical methods/techniques that further support health behavior changes in patients; motivation interviewing, problem-solving techniques, etc.
• Provide education and awareness of behavioral health/psychiatric conditions and issues that impact provision of care and health outcomes. 
• Provide consultation and education to practice staff and team partners (CC and iCMP) around psychosocial issues that arise in their role, and provide direct clinical counseling as indicated.
• Participate in the education of students and residents around their awareness, knowledge and understanding of psychosocial/behavioral health issues and their impact on health behaviors and outcomes.
• Develop groups to meet the needs of the practice and share/teach to social workers in other primary care clinics.
• The Social Worker will stay up to date and demonstrate Social Work Best Practices. 
• Demonstrates active, ongoing commitment to professional growth and development of self and creates an environment conducive to the professional growth of others.

Practice Process Improvement Efforts

• Co-Lead the implementation of collaborative, evidence-based models of care for psychosocial needs and mental health/behavioral health for the team; depression, anxiety, other as identified.
• Participate in process improvement groups.
• Other improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Leads the development and continuous improvement of practice level efforts related to:
  • Health inequities/disparities 
  • Health literacy
  • Abuse/Safety issues (Domestic violence, elder/child/disabled adult abuse and mandated reporting)
  • Delivery of services to hard to reach populations with the practice.

Organizational/Administrative

• Provides care in scheduled one-on-one visits and in real time with Warm Handoffs.
• Provides clinical documentation including psychosocial assessment, progress notes, and billing compliance (if appropriate) within 48 hours of the encounter.
• Will receive requests for services/input, triage and reply using face to face contact, Outlook, Epic in-basket within 48 hours.
• Provide coverage for other social workers in Primary Care when they are out of the office and to help coverage practice social work vacancies. Assist co-workers in their duties (within the limitations of training and scope of practice).
• Consult with Manager and/or Clinical Educator as needed. 
• Attends and participates in Staff Meetings and interdisciplinary meetings/rounds.
• All other duties as prescribed

Professional Conduct:

• Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and Department and Hospital clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies and procedures.

Supervisory:

• As level of clinical skill increase and time allows there are opportunities to mentor, precept, teach social workers and social work residents

Fiscal:

• Meets Department productivity and standards. Responsible for completing tasks for billable encounters that follow guidelines set by the insurance companies and JAHCO.

Hospital-Wide Responsibility:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the manager or other appropriate hospital staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Social Workers provide clinical care in the primary care setting or when appropriate off site via a Virtual Visit.
• The Social Worker in Primary Care works M-F 8:30-5 allowing for some flexibility.
• Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.

Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.

Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital or outpatient setting preferred.

Language:        Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

TO APPLY:

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO mboyd4@partners.org

Posted 8/12/2021

$8,687 - $9,618 / Month

(5%shift differential for Bilingual)

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust, and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety, and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. There is currently (1) full-time vacancy in the Division of Social Services, Children and Family Services.

The Social Services Unit Supervisor provides first level supervision for Senior Child Welfare Workers, Child Welfare Worker II's, Senior Support Services Workers, and Office Specialists assigned to perform and support a variety of Child and Family Services functions. The Supervisor plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of staff in various program units. In addition, they may lead special projects and other assignments as needed. The Social Services Unit Supervisor also works in collaboration with other counties, professionals, local law enforcement, agencies and programs engaged in the delivery of social services. Child Welfare operates 24/7 and the Social Services Supervisor will occasionally be required to serve as the after-hours supervisor on duty.

The ideal candidate for this position will have direct field experience in child welfare services and some supervisory or leadership experience. They will be very familiar with the State mandated CWS/CMS system. In addition, they will be familiar with programmatic laws and regulations such as the W& I 300 codes regulating child welfare and the Juvenile Court process. The ideal candidate will have participated in or led organizational change to promote best practice. They will have knowledge of community organizations and resources available to at risk families and children. The ideal candidate will have sound assessment skills and exhibit outstanding communication skills and can manage complex case situations and obtain agreement from a diverse group of stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, be very organized, and have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, mental health, or a closely related field; OR a Bachelor's Degree with a major in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, mental health, or a closely related field and two years of experience directly related to the assignment at a level equivalent to a Marin County Child Welfare Worker II, Social Service Worker II, Eligibility Worker II or Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator/Investigator. Lead experience is highly desirable.

For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: class specification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Filing Deadline: This recruitment will close on Wednesday, August 25th at 4:00 PM PST. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County application and supplemental application form. Apply online HERE or at: www.marincounty.org/jobs. For any questions, please contact the Marin County HR Dept at jobs@marincounty.org or call (415) 473-2126. EEO/TTY

Posted 8/9/2021

SALARY: $53,000.00 - $63,000.00 Annually

DIVISION (DEPARTMENT): Student Development

DEPARTMENT (DIVISION): Counseling and Wellness Center

OPENING DATE: 07/02/21

DESCRIPTION:

With a focus on social justice and equity, the Case Manager / Staff Psychotherapist maintains high student contact and an ongoing caseload to address the needs of students who have problems in areas such as mental or physical health, finances, discipline, social injustices, and adjustment to college that may affect their academic performance or other aspects of their MassArt experience – using a variety of interventions, referrals, and follow up services. Responsibilities include student contact via regular meetings, triage, case management, and engaging and consulting with MassArt staff, faculty, administration, and outside treatment providers to ensure optimal student care. The general office hours for the CWC are Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Each CWC staff member will work one day a week 11:30 am – 7:30 pm. This is an 11 month position.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Support at-risk and under-resourced students by meeting with them 1:1 initially and regularly to develop individual student success plans based on their unique circumstances and access to resources. Assist them in accessing services at the college and in the community by collaborating with Counseling and Wellness Center staff, Dean of Students, the Academic Resource Center, and other college departments and off-campus treatment providers and resources. Consult with parents, faculty, college administrators, and student development staff when appropriate. Attend the students at risk Assessment and Care Team (ACT) meetings. Review patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) forms from Student Health Services and follow up with students at risk.

• With a focus on social justice and equity, provide culturally informed clinical mental health services to all MassArt students and outreach programs to the MassArt community, depending on case management demands. Ensure clinical services and record-keeping are in ethical and regulatory compliance.

• Build and maintain effective liaison relationships with off-campus mental health providers, private practitioners, hospitals and inpatient units, and other community partners. Establish and maintain a comprehensive database for mental health providers in the Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/massart/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3... 1 of 5 8/1/21, 12:35 PM Boston area and assist students in finding mental health care near their homes. Develop and implement effective systems for follow-up with students who have been referred to community resources to ensure they are successfully referred.

• Facilitate psychiatric hospitalizations, as needed, including communicating with hospital case managers, obtaining discharge summaries, and receiving recommendations from hospital treatment providers. Provide follow up based on disposition following discharge (e.g., return to campus, medical leave of absence). This may involve assisting with medical leave of absence, tracking cases to ensure student compliance with recommendations, and referral to appropriate on-and off-campus support.

• Facilitate Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) and return from MLOA: Collect all pertinent information for students requesting an MLOA. Whenever possible, maintain contact with students on MLOA. Facilitating return of students subsequent to an MLOA includes collection and review of documentation, contact with off-campus treatment providers, and conversations with students who wish to return. Provide follow up and track students returning from MLOA to ensure adequate on- and off-campus support.

• Attend and participate in Counseling and Wellness Center clinical meetings, Student Development Division meetings, and other university wide meetings as needed.

• Support the CWC clinical training program, which has justice and equity at the core of its developmental framework. This includes involvement with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of clinical trainees as well as participation in seminars, case conferences, and other meetings relevant to the training program.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by: 

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.

• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service an information.

• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent institution that prepares artists, designers, and educators from diverse backgrounds to shape communities, economies, and cultures for the common good, and demonstrate our values by:

• Pursuing a just, compassionate, and equitable learning environment.

• Cultivating rigorous creative practices by observing, questioning, making and remaking.

• Honoring courage, honesty, mutual respect, and self-expression.

• Believing in the power of art and design to transform our world.

Please note that MassArt does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship for administrators, managers, technical staff, library staff or support staff. All offers of employment are based on appropriate U.S. work authorization. MassArt currently does not provide reimbursement for travel. Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile will be conducted on the final candidate prior to an offer of employment. MassArt requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related mental health field required. 

• Licensed or license-eligible as an LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (must file for licensure in MA immediately upon hire and obtain license in accordance with MA State Board of Health prevailing standards and schedules). 

• Three to five years of case management experience, at least two years of which must be with mental health clients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Commitment to socially just and equitable practice and a developmental training model. 

• Demonstrated skill providing clinical services for diverse clients, including international populations and clients who identify along the gender and sexual orientation spectra. 

• Experience with people from marginalized groups and the issues they face as they navigate within dominant culture(s) and between cultures. 

• Demonstrated experience providing clinical services for the wide range of presenting issues seen in college students, including assessing and managing risk and the treatment of serious concerns (e.g., eating disorders, prodromal symptomatology). 

• Appreciation and knowledge of intersecting identities, the process of identity development (intersectional identity development), and how this varies between individuals. 

• Training or experience with issues such as racial fatigue, code switching, and impostor feelings. 

• Ability to manage a full caseload within a brief treatment, time-limited clinical setting. 

• Ability to manage crisis situations, including suicidality and danger to others. 

• Highly effective interpersonal skills; Ability to work well with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds; Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to quickly synthesize information from a variety of sources in order to make informed recommendations for the best welfare of the students.    

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Commitment to the developmental orientation of the CWC. 

• Successful candidate will be required to meet pre-employment background screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications    

• Familiarity with a variety of cultures (both international and domestic).    

• Experience living, studying, or working outside the United States.    

• Fluency in multiple languages. 

• Clinical experience working with international, immigrant, and / or refugee populations. 

• Experience in a college or university counseling center. 

• Experience navigating complex, decentralized environments.    

• Demonstrated experience with computer information systems Colleague and/or Titanium preferred. 

• Strong outreach, presentation, and consultation skills. 

• Experience providing process group therapy. 

• Knowledge of current case management trends and literature.

Position #00127

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER/ STAFF

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

AB

jobs@massart.edu

Posted8/4/2021

The PAGNY Health and Research Foundation (PHRF), a 501(c)3 established in

2016, supports PAGNY physicians’ pioneering health research and programs benefiting uninsured and underinsured New Yorkers. PHRF also runs professional development and wellness programs to ensure that PAGNY’s dedicated physicians and allied health professionals maintain top-notch skills and the resilience needed to provide ongoing quality care in New York City’s public hospitals, clinics, and correctional institutions.

The Outreach Social Worker, under the supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for fostering relationships with Teen Option to Prevent Pregnancy (T.O.P.P.) program participants and providing them with needed resources while in the program. In collaboration with Nurse Educators assigned to each participant, the Social Worker will assess levels of the social determinants of health for each participant, including family planning needs as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of care to program participants from enrollment of the program to the end.

• Building and maintaining proactive relationships with participants. Identifying participant goals through the use of collaborative communication, counseling methods, and goal-setting to cultivate participant’s motivation to achieve behavioral changes and to help participants achieve self-sufficiency.

• Working closely with the Program Manager, and Nurse Educators, to deliver timely-coordinated social services in line with program protocols.

• Evaluating the profiles of participants, initiating preliminary contact, scheduling face-to-face visits, and completing assessments on the participants’ individual needs to increase their levels of the social determinants of health, including family planning.

• Consistently maintaining detailed data and notes and submits to the Program Manager on a timely basis.

• May communicate with past participants.

• Performing other duties, as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Licensed to work as a Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) in New York State.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a large-scale healthcare system.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.

• Superior attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines.

• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.

• Ability to prioritize a variety of time sensitive tasks. Consistently display the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package. For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to Lea Power Carpenter, Director, Talent Acquisition, at powercarpenterl@pagny.org

Physician Affiliate Group of New York

www.pagny.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Posted 8/4/2021

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we 're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

As a part of the Telecare Family, Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Employment Status:Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrator manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program, which involves ensuring regulatory compliance and actively overseeing quality assurance performance improvements. Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate departments and outside consultants and representative of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the company mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the Program; responsible for the administrative functioning of the Program

• Acts as the privacy contact for the Program, maintaining all required records, logs, and systems in compliance with HIPAA regulations

• Implements all Program policies and procedures through the appropriate assignment of duties to the administrative staff

• Manages all strategic planning activities of the Program with the primary goal of ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the Program

• Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with State and local agency representatives; actively participates in meeting customer needs to continuously adapt to changing customer and community needs; acts as liaison between the Program and State/County customers and community partners

• Establishes staffing requirements for all departments; directs the recruitment, selection, and disciplinary action within the Program

• Manages the Program within allocated budgetary parameters and collaborates in the development of the fiscal budget

• Supervises all department managers and maintains supervisory authority over personnel assigned to the departments

• Ensures that the Program complies with all applicable laws and regulations and keeps informed about changes in regulations

• Ensures compliance with Telecare 's policies and procedures

• Demonstrates an understanding of Telecare 's stakeholders, including members served, families, and customers, in all interactions and conduct

• Establishes the culture of the program and creates initiatives that reinforce the culture

• Acts as the Program 's liaison to the Corporate office, ensuring Corporate initiatives are implemented and maintained

• Provides Clinical supervision

• Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

Position requires driving for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.

SKILLS

• Knowledgeable about budgeting, HR, and applicable program regulations

• Able to communicate well, team build, and problem solve Familiar with psychiatric conditions and recovery principles

• Good customer relations skills

• Able to identify and remove barriers to change

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

o Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Social Services or Public Health

o Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting

o Two (2) years of responsibility of supervising professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing

o Must understand community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the Recovery Philosophy

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must be CPR, Pro-Act or CPI and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment

• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Preferred: License is preferred: LMFT, LCSW, PysD

• Master's degree in Social Services, Psychology, Public Health, or Business

• A successful track record working with, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural populations and issues in urban settings are highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping occasionally. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer Description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2390008

Posted 7/30/2021

Please email your resumes to: asarwar@telecarecorp.com

$10,000 Sign on bonus!

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

As a part of the Telecare Family, Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this mid-level management position and under direct supervision of the Administrator, the Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary team(s) and/or program(s). Assists Administrator with quality improvement duties.

Posted 7/30/2021