Director of Behavioral Health (DBH)

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to enhance the quality of life for the organization's clients. The DBH oversees the leadership of Program Coordinators and the development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within the outpatient services.

Responsibilities:

1. Establish appropriate quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities.

2. Ensure the establishment of continuous improvement protocols in mental health and addiction services, and monitor ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care.

3. Collaborate on planning for new program initiatives and oversee efforts to obtain new funding, ensuring the continuation of ongoing funding.

4. Be available for consultation by program staff 24/7.

5. Oversee recruiting, maintaining, and providing appropriate clinical coverage in the clinical department, and collaborate with the program department to ensure 24-hour clinical coverage for clients.

6. Hire, train, directly supervise, and evaluate the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists.

7. Manage and oversee the internship program, including task assignment, conducting weekly supervision, and adhering to university and licensing board standards.

8. Oversee the performance and competency-based standards for all clinical programs.

9. Create an individual and group supervision schedule for the site based on frequency standards defined by national Clinical and Program teams.

10. Conduct and document individual and group supervision for each position based on direct service administrative and clinical responsibilities by standards defined by national Clinical and Program teams.

11. Oversee the medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.

12. Ensure ongoing communication and reporting with outside funders and maintain positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.

13. Maintain professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities and provide the agency with records of continuing education activities.

14. Oversee quality assessment and improvement activities as required.

15. Facilitate weekly clinical and case management meetings.

16. Supervise the curriculum governing client psychoeducational classes, mental health treatment classes, and substance abuse treatment classes.

17. Assume 100% of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator's role and responsibilities in this position's absence or vacancy through independent completion of tasks or delegation of responsibilities.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Must have a Master's degree in social services or related field

- Must be independently licensed in social services in the state of California

- Should have at least three (3) years of management experience overseeing multiple programs and personnel

- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

- Proficiency in computer and information systems is necessary

- Professional manner and appearance is expected

- Must be able to take general direction, work independently as well as within a team

- Should be able to work effectively with diverse groups of clients, staff, and community members

- Knowledge or experience working with veterans is preferred

- Must be willing to travel locally between program sites as needed and occasionally may need to travel nationally for conferences or training

- Having a valid driver's license is preferred. If driving company vehicles, the candidate must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.