Behavioral Health Program Supervisor

Job Description. The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor is responsible for the supplementary oversight of all in-house therapy and counseling of A Greater Hope (AGH), including but not limited to treatment and mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems, using individual, child, family and group therapies. The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor will consult with the Clinical Director and Program Director to ensure quality and ethically sound services that also maintain compliance with State and Agency regulations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide direct clinical services according to quality and ethical standards to a small caseload, as needed.
• Identify problems and review related information to develop, evaluate options, and implement evidence based treatments and practices.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards at all times.
• Understand requirements of all funding sources used within the program.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Comply with all licensing regulations and standards of client care.
• Complete all required administrative activities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain current licensing and/or professional certification requirements.
• Provide direct supervisory oversight to Subordinate Staff.
• Produce required clinical documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Support quality standards for clinical care in the counseling program.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the education services of the treatment plan.
• Monitor that treatment objectives are met.
• Coordinate intake and ongoing therapeutic services of children with other professionals to best address the child's wellbeing throughout the process.
• Make suggestions to support the client's growth, needs and service.
• The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the Program's Mission Statements.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical groups, in-service trainings, and other agency functions. May design and implement behavior modification programs with the Clinical Director and Executive Director's approval.
• Maintain strong verbal and communication skills for the purpose of conveying information effectively.
• Active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time to understand the points being made and asking appropriate questions.
• Critical thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate to the situation when learning/teaching new things.
• Social Skills: (1) Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others' actions; (2) Instructing - teaching others how to do something; (3) Negotiation - bringing people together and trying to reconcile differences; (4) Persuasion - persuading others to change their minds or behavior; (5) Service Orientation - actively looking for ways to help people; and (6) Social Perceptiveness - being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related field recognized by Community Care Licensing.
• Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC California License is preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience conducting psycho-social assessments and therapy for children and families at the LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC level.
• Must pass and remain current in CPR/First Aid.
• Must meet Community Care Licensing and insurance requirements.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License with a good driving record. Must be at least 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• A Greater Hope includes all employees in the DMV pull notification process, notifying AGH of infractions throughout the process.
• Must pass a physical exam, drug screen, and Tuberculosis skin test.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.
• Receive Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance from the State of California/Department of Justice.
• All Employees are required to report all arrests within 48 hours of arrest as per Community Care Licensing requirements.
• Experience in strength-based treatment and assessment for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
• Experience in child welfare and juvenile detention is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in FFA and Katie A. service provision, charting and utilization review.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential. Must have availability to serve children outside of school hours.
• As with all of our positions, we work as a team and various duties may be assigned at any time including cleaning, organizing, child care, attendance at meetings, transportation, paperwork, etc.
• Must be able to effectively utilize computers and basic computer software.
• A Greater Hope participates in e-verify and will verify your Social Security Number.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong conflict resolution, communication and organizational skills; with great attention to detail.
• Foster Family Agency experience preferred.

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