Community Forward SF
Deputy Director of Clinical Services, PHACS
Community Forward SF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Position:
Deputy Director of Clinical Services
Program:
Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS)
Location:
205 13th St., San Francisco, CA 94013
Reports to:
Director of Clinical Services
Salary:
$90,000/year
Status:
Exempt, Non-union
Community Forward SF is a collection of vital programs that ensures our neighbors experiencing homelessness have effective services designed for their unique needs. Whether one needs housing, medical shelter, a safe place for recovery, or calm in the face of domestic violence - we care for those most vulnerable in our community.
We are not just one program. We are a network of programs designed to work together to meet every stage of need. We focus on the hardest-to-reach, most vulnerable people: Women+, Medical Crisis, Substance Use Disorder, and Older Adults. Our programs meet the needs of people, rather than demanding that people meet the needs of our programs.
JOB SUMMARY:
Community Forward SF is hiring a Deputy Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) for our new Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS) program. The program provides mental and behavioral health services for residents in San Francisco permanent supportive housing sites.
The Deputy Director of Clinical Services will oversee the daily operations of PHACS clinical staff, complete monthly reports, facilitate group and individual counseling sessions, provide educational services, maintain client records, ensure compliance and quality improvement of charts, and facilitate individual supervision sessions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Oversee daily operations of clinical services in the PHACS program.
Complete monthly PHACS reports.
Provide individual supervision for PHACS staff on a weekly basis.
Assess, diagnose, and treat clients while also maintaining a client caseload.
Assist with new Mental Health Clinician, Case Manager, and Harm Reduction Specialist orientation.
Lead PHACS caseload assignment and management.
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
Review progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans of care to ensure compliance and quality assurance of documentation.
Assist in monthly chart review & PURQC Committee processes.
Assist in maintaining all program policies, procedures, and goals regarding Units of Service, Performance Objectives, and Staff Activity.
Interact effectively with the larger PHACS team at the SF Department of Public Health.
Assist with staff training, evaluation, and continuing education.
Respond effectively to grievances and client concerns.
Assist in CQI of the existing program and development of new programs.
Interact effectively with city departments, provider partners, funders, volunteers, and potential donors.
Serve as on-call backup for staff outages.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Training and meeting attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human service field.
Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology as an ASW, AMFT, APCC, or Psychological Associate.
Have full billing privileges with Medi-Cal and the SF Department of Public Health.
Two years minimum current experience in individual and group counseling and client caseload management.
Experience providing managerial oversight and individual supervision.
Extensive understanding of homelessness, trauma, DV/IPV, HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders and neurodiversity, and systems of oppression.
Thorough understanding of harm reduction, substance use disorder, and recovery.
Ability to educate, teach, train, and evaluate clinical staff.
Ability to engage with others in a positive, energetic, helpful, and trauma-informed manner.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Experience working with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
Strong self-awareness, cultural humility, and commitment to personal praxis.
Proficiency with Office and G-Suite. Ability to work in a networked computer environment.
CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
TB clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Multicultural, multilingual.
Passion for and experience working with at-risk client populations.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of San Francisco community resources and neighborhoods.
Knowledge and familiarity with San Francisco billing databases (i.e. EPIC).
Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability.
CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
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Deputy Director of Clinical Services
Program:
Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS)
Location:
205 13th St., San Francisco, CA 94013
Reports to:
Director of Clinical Services
Salary:
$90,000/year
Status:
Exempt, Non-union
Community Forward SF is a collection of vital programs that ensures our neighbors experiencing homelessness have effective services designed for their unique needs. Whether one needs housing, medical shelter, a safe place for recovery, or calm in the face of domestic violence - we care for those most vulnerable in our community.
We are not just one program. We are a network of programs designed to work together to meet every stage of need. We focus on the hardest-to-reach, most vulnerable people: Women+, Medical Crisis, Substance Use Disorder, and Older Adults. Our programs meet the needs of people, rather than demanding that people meet the needs of our programs.
JOB SUMMARY:
Community Forward SF is hiring a Deputy Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) for our new Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS) program. The program provides mental and behavioral health services for residents in San Francisco permanent supportive housing sites.
The Deputy Director of Clinical Services will oversee the daily operations of PHACS clinical staff, complete monthly reports, facilitate group and individual counseling sessions, provide educational services, maintain client records, ensure compliance and quality improvement of charts, and facilitate individual supervision sessions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Oversee daily operations of clinical services in the PHACS program.
Complete monthly PHACS reports.
Provide individual supervision for PHACS staff on a weekly basis.
Assess, diagnose, and treat clients while also maintaining a client caseload.
Assist with new Mental Health Clinician, Case Manager, and Harm Reduction Specialist orientation.
Lead PHACS caseload assignment and management.
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
Review progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans of care to ensure compliance and quality assurance of documentation.
Assist in monthly chart review & PURQC Committee processes.
Assist in maintaining all program policies, procedures, and goals regarding Units of Service, Performance Objectives, and Staff Activity.
Interact effectively with the larger PHACS team at the SF Department of Public Health.
Assist with staff training, evaluation, and continuing education.
Respond effectively to grievances and client concerns.
Assist in CQI of the existing program and development of new programs.
Interact effectively with city departments, provider partners, funders, volunteers, and potential donors.
Serve as on-call backup for staff outages.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Training and meeting attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human service field.
Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology as an ASW, AMFT, APCC, or Psychological Associate.
Have full billing privileges with Medi-Cal and the SF Department of Public Health.
Two years minimum current experience in individual and group counseling and client caseload management.
Experience providing managerial oversight and individual supervision.
Extensive understanding of homelessness, trauma, DV/IPV, HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders and neurodiversity, and systems of oppression.
Thorough understanding of harm reduction, substance use disorder, and recovery.
Ability to educate, teach, train, and evaluate clinical staff.
Ability to engage with others in a positive, energetic, helpful, and trauma-informed manner.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Experience working with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
Strong self-awareness, cultural humility, and commitment to personal praxis.
Proficiency with Office and G-Suite. Ability to work in a networked computer environment.
CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
TB clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Multicultural, multilingual.
Passion for and experience working with at-risk client populations.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of San Francisco community resources and neighborhoods.
Knowledge and familiarity with San Francisco billing databases (i.e. EPIC).
Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability.
CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
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