Clinical Program Manager, Mental Health
About The Position
At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program and Role Summary Wayfinder’s Mental Health offers therapy to children, youth, adults and families in the program. Our mental health care in the community is focused on preventative services to build resilient individuals and families. The primary focus of the Clinical Program Manager, is to be responsible for clinical services provided in the Community Mental Health Services Program. This involves the administrative and clinical supervision of assigned Therapists, Child and Family Specialists, and support staff in the delivery of a quality clinical program within a community mental health setting.
Requirements
- At a minimum, must hold a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must possess licensure in a mental health discipline, as recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Meets Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for Clinical Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapist Associates, as well as Clinical Social Work Associates, including completion of BBS-approved Clinical Supervision training.
- A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with at-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and/or non-minor dependents.
Nice To Haves
- Certified in LACDMH-approved Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) and experience supervising clinicians trained in EBPs preferred.
- Successful experience related to a supervisory role is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for regular scheduled weekly administrative individual and group supervision, clinical team meetings, and treatment reviews.
- Participate in weekly supervision and consult weekly with the Director of Community Mental Health
- Supervise, orient, and evaluate assigned therapists Child and Family Specialists, and support staff.
- Provide 24/7 assistance to assigned supervisees for clinical issues and crises that may arise.
- Oversee the quality clinical communication within and across agency programs.
- Ensure compliance with clinical and case management policies and procedures.
- Maintain and follow through on the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) processes for clinical and case management functions and services.
- Responsible for timely review of supervisee’s Electronic Health Records System(EHRS) notes and documentation.
- Serve on program and agency committees and task forces at the discretion of the Director of Community Mental Health Services
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
