SIGN ON BONUS $5,000!!

Payable at $2500 after 90 days and $2500 at 180 days.

Are you looking for a career that will help you create positive change in people's lives?

BACS is excited to be hiring for two Licensed Program Managers-LCSW/LMFT/LPCC in Sacramento to oversee two crisis programs. Each crisis program operates 7 days a week/365 and require some flexibility and creativity to oversee and manage.

Crisis Navigation Program was the first BACS Sacramento program and has been providing high quality, peer driven navigation and crisis services for over two years. This program collaborates with our local hospitals and provides low barrier, short-term case management focused on stabilizing crisis and linking community members to needed services and resources.

Community Wellness and Response Team is our newest program and formerly known as Alternatives to 911. This innovative program works collaboratively with 988 and Sacramento County to provide urgent response for community members experiencing a mental health crisis to reduce the need for emergency services and provide community based resources.

The Program Manager position will manage administrative, fiscal, and quality improvement functions that promote the highest element of service provision. BACS’ staff does whatever it takes to stabilize, de-escalate and provide appropriate linkages and the work happens both in the office, and out in the community. This role requires someone who can empower a team to build accountability, trust, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program that provides clinical case management to a diverse population of persons all with severe-mental health impairment and possible co-occurring conditions.
• Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant.
• Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
• Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provide individual and group supervision to interns collecting clinical experience and hours.
• Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
• Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.

Qualifications

• Program Manager: LCSW/LMFT/PsyD 2 years post licensure.
• Two years’ experience post-licensure in a behavioral science field.
• Three years of progressive administrative, direct service, and leadership skills and experience in the social service field.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation requirements.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary $120K/year.
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. 
• Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
• 403b with BACS matching contribution.
• $3,000 per year student loan, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
• One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years – not charging PTO.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

* Most direct service positions

How to apply:

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required

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