La2050
Director of Mental Health Services
La2050, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
A Place Called Home commits its resources to the young people and families of South Central Los Angeles and the community as a whole. Our holistic approach makes a deep impact and provides a platform for the next generation to pursue healthy, productive lives and to make a positive impact in their community and in the world.About this job
SummaryThe Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for the direction and leadership of operations, financial, programmatic, and human resources activities related to the delivery of mental health services across all levels of care at APCH. This includes the establishment, achievement, and continuous monitoring of APCH's behavioral health goals and objectives. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure APCH meets great member care and improved mental health within an efficient cost structure while improving the work life of staff. The Director of Mental Health Services must align with the vision and strategic goals for the department while managing staffing needs and performance evaluations for direct reports. The Director is the lead therapist, dividing their time between supervising clinical therapists, case management staff, supervising counseling interns, supporting day-to-day activities, and maintaining a very small caseload. The Director is responsible for overseeing daily interventions and follow-through with members, including behavior support when necessary, and meeting with parents. The Director works closely with program staff, providing guidance and training (informal/formal) for all Direct Service Staff members. The Director will collaborate with the HR Department in the onboarding of new counseling staff or interns.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise APCH clinical therapists, case managers, and counseling internsMaintain a small caseload, as neededFacilitate agency case conference meetings to support staff and members based on counseling referralsLead and direct mental health services according to industry standards and regulationsCoordinate and participate in monthly Parent Cafe meetings, including the creation of content for parent engagementRemain informed of best practices with regard to mental health services and administration of the departmentContribute to the development of group/class curriculum contentCoordinate and assist with establishing and implementing community standards (behavioral procedures) for youth (8 – 22) participating in the various programsOversee mental health services for APCH members and families through 1:1 and group counseling using various techniques (in Spanish if necessary)Assist with the review and assessment of IEP reports for incoming members and review annuallyUnderstand, abide by, and enforce California’s Mandated Reporting Laws at APCHSupport APCH program staff with behavior support strategies and implementing restorative practicesOversee, create, and maintain all relevant forms, documentation, and manuals for the mental health department, including updating Apricot 360 forms as neededTrain department staff in department procedures and program requirementsWork closely with the Senior Director of Programs and members of the leadership teamConduct risk assessments when necessary and create safety plans to prevent harm to members or others, utilizing CPI or Pro-Act methodsDevelop and implement protocols for the organization’s values of R.E.A.C.H. pillars in year-round programming/curriculumSeek grants and partnership opportunities to expand and enrich programmingContribute to ongoing staff training – trauma-informed care, restorative practices, behavior support, and mandated reportingTrack and monitor behavioral trends within the center, including active responses to incident reportsFacilitate meetings with parents as needed to address counseling referrals/behavior concernsMaintain ongoing communication with parents in response to incident reportsRefer members to appropriate resources as needed (i.e., counseling, special needs, etc.)Create and submit paperwork and monthly reports in a timely fashionAttend all required internal and external meetings (Staff, Supervisor, etc.)Ensure requirements for grantors and other funding sources, including government entities, are met by the Counseling DepartmentManage/contribute to grant reports as neededPerform administrative duties as assigned (including documentation of all services and counseling activities provided)Manage budgetary expenses and provide oversight of Direct Assistance requestsAdhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all timesPerform other tasks as assigned by supervisorQualifications
QualificationsMust work well with colleagues in a high-energy, collaborative environment with open communication. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of members and employees. The ideal candidate is committed to ongoing personal and professional development.All employees are expected to contribute to their department's ongoing growth and improvement through excellent job performance. Additionally, you are expected to speak up if you become aware of deficiencies and needs; and to offer solutions and make suggestions for improvements in your purview areas. Likewise, because each employee and each department is integral to the entire APCH community, we expect that as you focus on your area, you will also consider the big picture and the overall mission of the agency, and communicate with the appropriate individuals if/when you become aware of problems and/or have suggestions for ways and opportunities to make APCH stronger and better. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.Technical and Performance Skills
Dedicated to Supporting and Working with YouthLeadership and Team ManagementCultural CompetencyCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareTime Management and PrioritizationProgram Development and ImplementationGrant Writing and FundraisingAdaptability and FlexibilityRelationship BuildingInnovative Problem SolvingEthical Decision-MakingTechnology ProficiencyMission-DrivenAdvocacyEducation/Training/Experience
MA degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, MSW, or MFT from an accredited institution of higher learningLicensure with BBS in California and 2 yrs post-license experienceCourse requirements (CEUs) to provide clinical supervision completedAbility to conduct mental health assessments, diagnostic impressions, and develop clear treatment plansAbility to develop innovative trainingExperience implementing PBIS and Restorative Practices (preferred)Professional Experience implementing Trauma-Informed Care (preferred)Experience working with youth (8 – 22) requiredExperience working with families requiredExperience providing supervision of staff (preferred)Physical and Mental Demands
Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth centerWalking and standing required dailySitting and using hands/vision for computer work for extended periodsLift up to 25 pounds occasionallyAble to communicate and convey accurate informationTo apply
Please submit your application via this link:
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SummaryThe Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for the direction and leadership of operations, financial, programmatic, and human resources activities related to the delivery of mental health services across all levels of care at APCH. This includes the establishment, achievement, and continuous monitoring of APCH's behavioral health goals and objectives. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure APCH meets great member care and improved mental health within an efficient cost structure while improving the work life of staff. The Director of Mental Health Services must align with the vision and strategic goals for the department while managing staffing needs and performance evaluations for direct reports. The Director is the lead therapist, dividing their time between supervising clinical therapists, case management staff, supervising counseling interns, supporting day-to-day activities, and maintaining a very small caseload. The Director is responsible for overseeing daily interventions and follow-through with members, including behavior support when necessary, and meeting with parents. The Director works closely with program staff, providing guidance and training (informal/formal) for all Direct Service Staff members. The Director will collaborate with the HR Department in the onboarding of new counseling staff or interns.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise APCH clinical therapists, case managers, and counseling internsMaintain a small caseload, as neededFacilitate agency case conference meetings to support staff and members based on counseling referralsLead and direct mental health services according to industry standards and regulationsCoordinate and participate in monthly Parent Cafe meetings, including the creation of content for parent engagementRemain informed of best practices with regard to mental health services and administration of the departmentContribute to the development of group/class curriculum contentCoordinate and assist with establishing and implementing community standards (behavioral procedures) for youth (8 – 22) participating in the various programsOversee mental health services for APCH members and families through 1:1 and group counseling using various techniques (in Spanish if necessary)Assist with the review and assessment of IEP reports for incoming members and review annuallyUnderstand, abide by, and enforce California’s Mandated Reporting Laws at APCHSupport APCH program staff with behavior support strategies and implementing restorative practicesOversee, create, and maintain all relevant forms, documentation, and manuals for the mental health department, including updating Apricot 360 forms as neededTrain department staff in department procedures and program requirementsWork closely with the Senior Director of Programs and members of the leadership teamConduct risk assessments when necessary and create safety plans to prevent harm to members or others, utilizing CPI or Pro-Act methodsDevelop and implement protocols for the organization’s values of R.E.A.C.H. pillars in year-round programming/curriculumSeek grants and partnership opportunities to expand and enrich programmingContribute to ongoing staff training – trauma-informed care, restorative practices, behavior support, and mandated reportingTrack and monitor behavioral trends within the center, including active responses to incident reportsFacilitate meetings with parents as needed to address counseling referrals/behavior concernsMaintain ongoing communication with parents in response to incident reportsRefer members to appropriate resources as needed (i.e., counseling, special needs, etc.)Create and submit paperwork and monthly reports in a timely fashionAttend all required internal and external meetings (Staff, Supervisor, etc.)Ensure requirements for grantors and other funding sources, including government entities, are met by the Counseling DepartmentManage/contribute to grant reports as neededPerform administrative duties as assigned (including documentation of all services and counseling activities provided)Manage budgetary expenses and provide oversight of Direct Assistance requestsAdhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all timesPerform other tasks as assigned by supervisorQualifications
QualificationsMust work well with colleagues in a high-energy, collaborative environment with open communication. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of members and employees. The ideal candidate is committed to ongoing personal and professional development.All employees are expected to contribute to their department's ongoing growth and improvement through excellent job performance. Additionally, you are expected to speak up if you become aware of deficiencies and needs; and to offer solutions and make suggestions for improvements in your purview areas. Likewise, because each employee and each department is integral to the entire APCH community, we expect that as you focus on your area, you will also consider the big picture and the overall mission of the agency, and communicate with the appropriate individuals if/when you become aware of problems and/or have suggestions for ways and opportunities to make APCH stronger and better. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.Technical and Performance Skills
Dedicated to Supporting and Working with YouthLeadership and Team ManagementCultural CompetencyCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareTime Management and PrioritizationProgram Development and ImplementationGrant Writing and FundraisingAdaptability and FlexibilityRelationship BuildingInnovative Problem SolvingEthical Decision-MakingTechnology ProficiencyMission-DrivenAdvocacyEducation/Training/Experience
MA degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, MSW, or MFT from an accredited institution of higher learningLicensure with BBS in California and 2 yrs post-license experienceCourse requirements (CEUs) to provide clinical supervision completedAbility to conduct mental health assessments, diagnostic impressions, and develop clear treatment plansAbility to develop innovative trainingExperience implementing PBIS and Restorative Practices (preferred)Professional Experience implementing Trauma-Informed Care (preferred)Experience working with youth (8 – 22) requiredExperience working with families requiredExperience providing supervision of staff (preferred)Physical and Mental Demands
Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth centerWalking and standing required dailySitting and using hands/vision for computer work for extended periodsLift up to 25 pounds occasionallyAble to communicate and convey accurate informationTo apply
Please submit your application via this link:
Application Link
#J-18808-Ljbffr