Director of Clinical Behavioral Health

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With more than a century of experience, All For Kids (formerly known as Children's Bureau) has been nurturing child well-being through prevention, collaboration, and compassion. Our purpose is to create a world where every child is safe to grow.

Our employees thrive on innovation, thinking differently and bringing life-changing moments to those in need. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff. 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.

Understanding Our Core Values:

• Collaboration: We view responsibilities as shared, and we provide support, feedback, and motivation to others.
• Equity Mindset: We stand by building an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe everyone here within the organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world.
• Mission-Driven: We perform duties in a manner that exemplify the Mission and Vision and ensure customer satisfaction. Customers of All For Kids are defined as clients, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Ownership: We effectively manage our own work, and the work of our teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high-quality work.
• Initiative: We proactively seek opportunities to develop self and serve the organization.
• Communication: We demonstrate empathy and listening.

Benefits and Perks:

• Robust benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• Generous paid time off, holidays and wellness days that promote a healthy work life balance.
• A culture that cultivates learning and promotes growth through our award-winning internal university, Elevate University.
• Generous employee referral program
• "DEI Non-Profit of the Year" by Los Angeles Business Journal
• Bi-weekly and semi-annual monetary bonuses for Behavioral Health Service Providers that meet specific qualifying criteria. (Clinical Roles Only)
• In-depth and in-person New Hire Orientation curriculum that gives new hires a gateway to unlocking success and thriving in our organization.
• Beautifully designed office spaces that promote collaboration.

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The position of Director of Clinical Behavioral Health will pay $130,000/annually.

Additionally, the lifespan compensation range of this position is: $130,000/annually - $150,000/annually

Must have Covid-19 Vaccine and Booster.

Learn more about the Job:

The Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services has overall responsibility for the management and administration of the agency's clinical behavioral health programming under the guidance and direction of the Senior Director of Behavioral Health. This position will cover all geographic area of the clinical portion of the behavioral health department. This position includes supervision of supervisors at assigned sites, including development of program services and professional staff. In addition, this position is accountable for local staff performance of services rendered and clients served.

Job Responsibilities:

Organizational Responsibility

Ensure that Diversity, Inclusion & Equity (DEI) and Trauma Informed Resilience Oriented Community (TIROC) practices are infused throughout the programing.

• 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 All For Kids.
• Ensure that KPI & HEDIS data is collected and plotted in appropriate spreadsheets.
• Assist Senior Director of BH with building and monitoring budget activity (revenue and expenses).
• Attend relevant BH County and State level meeting/workgroups (ACHSA & CACFS).
• Review complaints and grievances and make necessary reports (monthly program report) during CQI committee.
• Lead and Organize recurring DMH site (Re)Certifications for various Hubs.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as 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 to 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

• Will ensure the mentorship of direct reports and program staff.
• 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.
• Determine departmental staffing, evaluate employee performance, Salary recommendations, hiring terminations, transfers, etc.
• Serve on various committees of the organization as required and as appointed by the organization's leadership.

Program Responsibilities

• Provides general supervision to all staff assigned to program, including regarding recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, etc.
• Assists and informs program supervisors in leadership matters pertinent to their sites. Leads supervisory group supervision monthly.
• Meets regularly with Program Managers and Program supervisors regarding operational concerns for each site.
• Manages access and utilization of services, ensuring that the quality of care is commensurate with LA County and State expectations.
• Participates in overall program planning, development, and quality control.
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies and county/state laws, regulations, and guidelines. Ensures that all documentation is following state and federal standards.
• Oversees behavioral health security and privacy protection
• Oversees development of behavioral health electronic health record system
• Reviews budgetary issues. Ensures that all programs are producing at or above expected levels. Provides Program Supervisors with continuous feedback regarding their program goals and strategies to meet contract obligations.
• Represents agency in networking with local organizations. Maintains awareness of service delivery changes that are proposed in the behavioral health system and modifies All For Kids behavioral health service delivery accordingly.
• Anticipates system changes and leads organization in meeting challenges.

General Responsibilities

• Provides general supervision to all staff assigned to clinical behavioral programming side of the house including regarding recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, etc.
• Assists and informs local program supervisors in leadership matters pertinent to their sites.
• Meets regularly with local Program Managers and Program supervisors regarding operational concerns for assigned sites.
• Participates in overall program planning, development and quality control for behavioral health programs
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies and county/state laws, regulations and guidelines. Ensures that all documentation is following state and federal standards.
• Ensures behavioral health security and privacy protection (HIPAA, etc.) adheres to agency policies.
• Assists with overseeing the development of behavioral health electronic health record system
• Reviews budgetary issues specific to assigned sites and ensures that the Behavioral Health department is on track for producing at or above expected levels. Provides local Clinical Supervisors with continuous feedback regarding their program goals and strategies to meet and enhance contract obligations.
• Represents agency in networking with local organizations. Maintains awareness of service delivery changes that are proposed in the mental health system and works with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health to modify All For Kids behavioral health service delivery accordingly.
• Anticipates system changes and assists in leading organization in meeting challenges.
• Use common sense judgement when making suggestions and assessing situations while balancing compliance requirements.
• Maintain positive communications with all agency staff, clients, and volunteers
• Exercise good judgment in performance of duties and responsibilities
• Support existing agency policies, principles, and mission
• As a mandated reporter, must follow child abuse reporting guidelines and report all suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect.

Job Qualifications:

Work Experience

• Previous experience related to advanced management and supervisory responsibility

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Master's degree or PHD in related human services field from an accredited four-year college or university required
• LCSW or MFT licensed with BBS or Licensed Clinical Psychologist licensed with the BOP required
• Two years post licensure and ability to supervise associates per BBS regulations.

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of LAC DMH and Federal and State laws
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Time Management Skills and effective Interpersonal Skills
• Maintains confidentiality in matters of agency operations, personnel, and clients.
• Demonstrated management skills and success supporting major initiatives to a successful outcome.

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 is 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.