What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Director position at SKSF?
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Title:
Behavioral Health Clinical
Director
Reports to:
Licensed Contracted Supervisor &
Executive Director
Department:
Behavioral Health
Pay Status:
Exempt
SCOPE
The Behavioral Health Clinical Director is primarily responsible for leading and directing the
organizations medically necessary services that are referred to the organization. This position will
supervise the Behavioral Health team in their duties, provide training, ensuring DORA compliance, and
oversight and adherence to policies and regulation; will work with the marketing team to expand
referral opportunities and will collaborate with the agency program leadership & Admin team. In
addition, this position will develop collaborative partnerships within the community for Behavioral
Health Services.
DUTIES
- Conducts routinely scheduled staff meetings for case reviews
- Completes the DORA required Clinical Supervision Course(s)
- Accepts referrals and assign to the appropriate staff person
- Facilitates in preparing client case files with appropriate paperwork – behavioral health and/or core
services files
- Promotes cooperative working relationships and positive team atmosphere
- Audits and ensures DORA related licensing requirements for all behavioral staff
- Attends interagency and intra-agency meetings to represent the Behavioral Health Program
- Reviews Behavioral Health policies and procedures with the Contracted Supervisor and with the
Behavioral Health team
- Projects a positive image to the other agencies and general public
- Researches and works towards increasing funding sources such as insurance companies, county
human service agencies, HCPF and other companies
- Reviews and audit client records
- Supports the Behavioral Health team with an on-call after hours support system
CLINICIAN DUTIES
- Carries approximately 8-12 cases
- Completes clinical assessments
- Provides counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate; prepares
treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs, provides therapeutic crisis
intervention and emergency services as required
- Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic
environment
- Maintains confidentiality of consumer records
- Provides case management services as needed
- Documents intervention and program activity according to policies and procedures
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- Attends in-service education and training opportunities, meetings, supervisory sessions and
special events
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with company standards (progress notes
are entered within one day of providing the service)
- Consults with other therapists and supervisor as appropriate, in the performance of therapy and/or
casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required
- Other tasks as discussed with the Licensed Contracted Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be licensed by DORA as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferred
- Experience working in a Child Placement Agency preferred or Child Welfare Agency
- Strong communication skills required
- Experience in handling mental health crises
- Ability to work under high-stress situations
- Comfortable working with clients who have developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to use an electronic health record to document clinical work
- Exhibits significant reliable habits, including timeliness and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and good driving record per SKSF standards
SALARY
$60,000-$65,000/yr. DOE; full-time/exempt position
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Referral Program