Reach To Win Youth Home & Family Services Inc
Hybrid Youth Mental Health Head of Service - Group Home
Reach To Win Youth Home & Family Services Inc, Antioch, California, United States, 94531
Reach to Win Youth Home and Family Services is a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) facility that provides residential and mental health services to girls ages 12 to 17 years old. We are seeking a dynamic leader to accept this opportunity, grow and develop with us.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
The Head of Service oversees the operational and clinical delivery of all services for each resident served by the Mental Health program. The person in this position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to reduce crisis situations and improve the resident's functioning. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of treatment and coordination of care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology (required)
Master’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology (preferred)
Experience:
3-5 years' experience in mental health programs, preferably with children
Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred
License or Certification:
Licensure as either Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist in active status with State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (preferred)
OR, registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist (preferred)
Valid California driver's license (required)
Specialized Skills:
Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed children, other staff, physicians and the public
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies
Physical Requirements:
Ability to visually and audibly assess resident's behavior and needs
Ability to sit at a desk and communicate over the telephone for extended periods of time each day, up to 1 hour at a time
POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS:
Assaultive residents
Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category III)
Operation of Company Vehicle
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED:
Demonstrated knowledge of response to assaultive behavior.
Demonstrated use of Universal Precautions.
Demonstrated safe driving record with DMV and attendance at vehicle orientation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, evaluates and directs a comprehensive program.
Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other staff, as well as other community agencies which serve the residents.
Accountable for clinical practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, documentation and departmental productivity.
Assists the Executive Director in determining departmental staffing and budgetary needs.
Development of mental health staff schedules, training schedules, mental health treatment service schedules, medication schedules, and any other schedules for the operation of the STRTP mental health program.
Coordinates 24-hour on-call accessibility with other mental health team staff.
Participates in continuous Quality Improvement, Safety, and other interdisciplinary meetings.
Reviews departmental policies and procedures to ensure on-going compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responds to issues identified by residents or family to determine satisfaction with services.
Ensures that each child admitted to the program has a mental health assessment.
Makes arrangements, including transportation, for children to receive mental health services that cannot be provided by the STRTP.
Ensures that documentation and recordkeeping requirements are met.
Serves as a resource to staff and residents/family for conflict resolution as needed.
Develops community linkages and a system of collaboration with community-based providers and coordinates the clinical application of services.
Coordinates contacting residents and family post transition to ensure successful transition.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Management/administrative/supervisory: 3 years (Required)
mental health programs, preferably with children: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
AMFT Registration (Preferred)
ACSW Registration (Preferred)
APCC Registration (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Antioch, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Antioch, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
The Head of Service oversees the operational and clinical delivery of all services for each resident served by the Mental Health program. The person in this position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to reduce crisis situations and improve the resident's functioning. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of treatment and coordination of care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology (required)
Master’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology (preferred)
Experience:
3-5 years' experience in mental health programs, preferably with children
Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred
License or Certification:
Licensure as either Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist in active status with State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (preferred)
OR, registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist (preferred)
Valid California driver's license (required)
Specialized Skills:
Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed children, other staff, physicians and the public
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies
Physical Requirements:
Ability to visually and audibly assess resident's behavior and needs
Ability to sit at a desk and communicate over the telephone for extended periods of time each day, up to 1 hour at a time
POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS:
Assaultive residents
Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category III)
Operation of Company Vehicle
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED:
Demonstrated knowledge of response to assaultive behavior.
Demonstrated use of Universal Precautions.
Demonstrated safe driving record with DMV and attendance at vehicle orientation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, evaluates and directs a comprehensive program.
Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other staff, as well as other community agencies which serve the residents.
Accountable for clinical practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, documentation and departmental productivity.
Assists the Executive Director in determining departmental staffing and budgetary needs.
Development of mental health staff schedules, training schedules, mental health treatment service schedules, medication schedules, and any other schedules for the operation of the STRTP mental health program.
Coordinates 24-hour on-call accessibility with other mental health team staff.
Participates in continuous Quality Improvement, Safety, and other interdisciplinary meetings.
Reviews departmental policies and procedures to ensure on-going compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responds to issues identified by residents or family to determine satisfaction with services.
Ensures that each child admitted to the program has a mental health assessment.
Makes arrangements, including transportation, for children to receive mental health services that cannot be provided by the STRTP.
Ensures that documentation and recordkeeping requirements are met.
Serves as a resource to staff and residents/family for conflict resolution as needed.
Develops community linkages and a system of collaboration with community-based providers and coordinates the clinical application of services.
Coordinates contacting residents and family post transition to ensure successful transition.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Management/administrative/supervisory: 3 years (Required)
mental health programs, preferably with children: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
AMFT Registration (Preferred)
ACSW Registration (Preferred)
APCC Registration (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Antioch, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Antioch, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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