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About
Overview:
Working at Easterseals Southern California is an opportunity to make profound and positive differences in people's lives. At ESSC, you’ll join a team of caring colleagues who support each other, encourage collaboration, and refine clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve.
Serves as the primary liaison between the organization and other organizations in the mental health continuum (e.g., hospital, community case management, practitioners, community homes, etc.). Establishes community linkages and partnerships. Oversees operations and provides clinical support to the Behavioral Health team. Works with the CCO to establish overall direction and strategic initiatives for the organization’s Behavioral Health Services.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $126k/yr - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Builds, sustains, and oversees the Behavioral Health Services department.
2. Provides clinical expertise, oversight, initiative, leadership, and programmatic consultation to the department.
3. Directs the day-to-day operations of the program and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.
4. Works as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and represents the organization in the community.
5. Oversees quality assurance and auditing of the programs and services delivered, including program content, customer satisfaction, clinical care, documentation, and outcome measurement.
6. Coordinates the development of training, resources, and linkages for internal and community partners.
7. Collaborates with team members to ensure coordination between cross-functional services and clinical/administrative activities.
8. Ensures all federal, state, local regulatory requirements are met and all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines, licensure, and contractual regulations.
9. Works with Leadership on the development and implementation of organizational strategy and objectives.
10. Promotes health equity by increasing accessibility of services to historically underserved groups.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
* Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
* Doctoral degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in psychology, organizational management, or behavioral analysis (preferred).
* Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist in California.
Experience
* 5+ Years of experience in behavioral health.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
* Clinical expertise in crisis intervention and working with dual diagnosed populations, including developmental disabilities and mental health crises.
* Ability to build effective relationships, resolve conflicts, and lead teams.
* Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and other relevant software.
* Demonstrated capacity to work with culturally diverse, low-income populations.
* Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and insurance.
* Reliable transportation and ability to travel within Southern California.
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