Assistant Program Director – Mental Health Services for Assertive Community Treatment Programs

Work Hours: This is an exempt, salaried position. Schedule is Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Requires ability to assist with on-call coverage 24/7 and consultation as needed.

Salary: $91,000 per year

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive work place that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Program Overview:

Located in San Diego, CA (Balboa Park area), Vista Balboa Crisis Center provides intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis that is not manageable in an outpatient basis. Our services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

Built around a bio-psychosocial approach, our multi-disciplinary team addresses each aspect of a client’s unique situation, including mental health, co-occurring substance abuse, housing, medical/medication needs, and establishing connections to social service supports within the community to facilitate successful transition beyond the START program.

Typical Duties of the Assistant Program Director:
Responsible for assisting the Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the assigned program, to include all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, staff management, client care, and quality assurance and control.

• Oversees all admissions to the program and coordinates with other mental health service providers and community resources
• Provides supervision to direct service team members, as assigned by the Director
• May participate in staffing management functions, including interview/hiring, training, payroll/timesheet processing, development, evaluations, and performance counseling as needed
• Monitors treatment programs and individual client care, quality control procedures, daily programming, and insuring the program is in compliance with all regulations
• May carry an active case load at any time while maintaining administrative duties
• Monitors client database for quality assurance and client files for accuracy and completeness
• Supports a collaborative and consultative culture within the program to optimize service delivery
• Required to be on-call on a 24-hour basis for program consultation and crisis intervention if needed

Qualifications/Skills Requirement

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or equivalent
• Licensed, license-eligible, or waivered Psychologist with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences preferred, but not required
• At least two years’ experience in a mental health environment; previous supervisory experience is helpful
• CPR/First Aid certification is required and must be kept current during employment
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders is essential
• Knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel required; previous training with Cerner helpful
• A valid California driver's license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• “Platinum ” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer