Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III - Mental Health Services

OVERVIEW Under direction of the Behavioral Health Manager, plans, organizes, directs the full-scope of operational activities and provides clinical and administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary team which provides behavioral health services to adults, seniors, or children services including a range of outpatient treatment and services to adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and performs related duties as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidates are detail oriented behavioral health professionals with superior organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). They are computer literate with strong proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, they have considerable experience in behavioral health assessment, and treatment. DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Behavioral Health Department Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III is a Management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB4 level. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Within the scope of licensure and/or area(s) of expertise, provides clinical and programmatic oversight of treatment team members, including supervision of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of clients served by Behavioral Health; May carry a clinical caseload in compliance with state-mandated requirements for Clinic Administrators; Selects, trains and supervises multidisciplinary staff; Sets staff performance standards including standards in clinical areas within the scope of licensure and professional expertise; Evaluates employee performance and takes disciplinary actions as needed; Evaluates new clients to establish acuity level and assign staff accordingly, coordinates delivery of services by a multi-disciplinary team; oversees case discussions; reviews client charts to ensure compliance with departmental policies and process; Supervises collection and input of all client and cost data necessary to evaluate client outcome and cost benefit. This may include reviewing charts and ensuring that client documentation is completed in a timely manner; compiling and preparing reports on clients served and treatment outcomes; Typical Qualifications These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Considerable and progressively responsible behavioral health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by: Considerable experience in mental health or addiction practice equivalent to three (3) or more years of program experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California Lead or supervisory experience in a clinical setting DESIRED: Experience monitoring and reporting on team performance including electronic health record, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue Knowledge of quality improvement processes Experience working with seriously mentally ill youth and/or adults with dual diagnosis Possession of a valid California driver license Bilingual in English and Spanish KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of: behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management practices; Behavioral Health Department clinical policies and procedures; staff supervision and personnel practices; and other local public agency goals and practices. Comprehensive ability to: supervise a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical oversight in a Behavioral Health program, including program development; diagnose and treat persons with severe mental illness and/or treat persons with substance abuse disorders; utilize personal computing hardware and software; prepare reports; maintain medical record standards; work independently toward specific goals; provide active and positive leadership; develop community resources; work within budget constraints; respond effectively to crises; effectively handle persons who are angry, demanding, emotionally upset and/or resistant to treatment; evaluate safety and risk factors for staff and clients; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, community members, and other governmental agencies; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; review and legally sign-off on treatment plans, override medical necessity; and supervise Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).