Behavioral Health Clinic Director (LCSW)

Company: San Ysidro Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Clinic Director (LCSW) 4004 Beyer Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173, USA Req #7405 Monday, April 15, 2024 Position Summary: Oversee the clinical management and functions of the clinic's behavioral health providers, consistent with corporate administrative and clinical policies and procedures. Essential Functions of the Job :

• In coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager, ensure adequate staff with appropriate training in the clinic and exceptional customer service that provides quality health care.
• In coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager, provide active leadership in building positive provider staff relations with all clinic personnel.
• Work with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager to develop annual goals and objectives for clinic improvement.
• Responsible for onboarding new providers at your clinic.
• Maintain an active involvement in helping resolve providers/staff misunderstandings and disagreements working closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, BH Operations Manager and Human Resources.
• Complete Annual Provider Staff Performance Reviews and PICAs working closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, BH Operations manager and Human Resources.
• Maintain an active involvement in policy interpretations for provider staff.
• Participate in BH provider and staff interviews for hiring behavioral health staff.
• Work closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager to address quality improvement, patient flow, patient satisfaction and productivity issues that may arise and develop a plan for improvement.
• Meet as determined with Behavioral Health leadership team to discuss standards of operations and patient care.
• Take ownership in the clinic's peer review results by meeting with the Director of Behavioral Health and provider staff to look for opportunities for improving patient care.
• Provide at minimum 0.8 FTE of direct patient care in addition to responsibilities and duties.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, compliance required courses, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
  • Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as requested.
  • May be asked to assist in providing supervision of interns under specification of license held. Job Requirements
    Education Required:
    • Successful completion of graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field: Masters in Social Work at an accredited University or College. Experience Required:
      • Combination of education and 5 years of experience in a mental health setting as specified. Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required and completion of clinical training. Certifications Required:
        • LCSW issued by the state of California and a valid driver's license. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
          • Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
          • Works well with a team, and leads others by example and direction.
          • Demonstrates commitment to organizational Core Values. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
            • Bi-lingual (English /Spanish speaking) and bi-cultural in therapeutic approach strongly preferred.
            • Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.
            • Knowledge of using computers, phones, vehicles, copy machines and fax machines etc.
            • Ability to work cooperatively with other departments within a large community health center and satellite clinics.
            • Works well in multi-disciplinary setting.
            • Must possess excellent customer service, communication and documentation skills.
            • Must write clearly and legibly. Equipment Used:
              • General office equipment to include; Personal Computer, Software Systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
                • Prolonged periods of sitting.
                • Provide leadership coverage at assigned SYHealth clinics as needed.
                • May be required to work evenings and weekends and attend meetings. Universal Requirements: Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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