Dir of Mental Health & Childwelfare

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Mental Health will lead the mental health and Trauma Informed Care (“TIC”) to meet both strategic and operational objectives of the program. In collaboration with the COO will participate in the process of developing a program strategy that is quality driven and financially viable by analyzing historical trends, current and future demands, and assessing the needs of Drew CDC’s clients.  The Director of Mental Health will develop department goals and objectives at least annually, policies and procedures focus on ensuring compliance with contracts, and adherence to federal and state laws, documentation standards and clinical service delivery standards. 

The Director of Mental Health is responsible for all facets of the mental health, TIC, and wraparound program’s operations working to maintain efficient and effective operation and use of resources with on providing high quality service to all clients. The Director of Mental Health will play a key role in achieving the overall program performance goals, operations, productivity, and outcomes. This position is also responsible for maintaining contact and relationships with stakeholders and community partners, as defined by program and contract expectations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

I.                Program Oversight

·       Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of clinical, TIC, and administrative operations, ensuring that the expectations of funders, partners, clients, and other stakeholders are consistently met. 

·       Ensure clinical fidelity to treatment protocol, and systems of program management are developed to comply with regulatory agencies, contractual obligations, and funding source requirements.

·       Monitor and track utilization of program services to ensure contract/grant funds are maximized.

·       Coordinate and analyze the appropriate data to inform the programmatic and operational decision-making process, delivery of qualitative and quantitative goals and outcomes of program services.

·       Oversee and monitor the design and writing of proposals, grant agreements and sub-contracts, and ensure completion of technical scopes of work and implementation plans in accordance with the funder terms and conditions.

·       Develop and implement new clinical programs and ensure sufficient training by clinicians and supervisors.

·       Act as liaison with Department of Mental health, TIC and Provider meetings.

·       Participate as a leadership member in management meetings, agency-wide decisions, and strategic planning.

·       Participate in mental health policy and community meetings, marketing, and giving internal and external presentations.

·       Lead the preparation of high-quality narrative quarterly, final, and ad-hoc projects report(s) for grantors.

·       Provide periodic reports to executive management and the Board.

·       Work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team to fulfill the agency’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.

I.                Budget Responsibility:

·       Develop and administer the mental health and TIC programs annual operating budgets to maximize contract allocation.

·       Develop forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and recommend approval of expenditures within approved limits.

·       Responsible for the maintenance of excel spreadsheets including projection activities. Serve as liaison and resource to programs and administrators regarding financial data and proper budget procedures and practices. Resolve related problems.

·       Prepare cost analysis, with recommendations to management for final decision making.

·       Participate in multiple, special, and confidential projects assigned by the COO.

·       Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

·       Demonstrate knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local government compliance for non-profit agencies.

·       Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising.

·       Knowledge of financial models, program development, and/or other economic development work.

·       Understanding of and aptitude for current government regulatory and compliance practices.

·       Knowledge of the economic, political, and social landscape of LA County.

SKILLS TO:

·       Demonstrate experience of managing teams in a multi-site structure to include professional development and mentorship.

·       Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Products including but not limited to MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. 

·       Proficient with computers, and Microsoft Office. 

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Function within the rules and procedures as outlined in applicable contracts, program/ department procedures & manuals and the Drew Employee handbook.

·       Consistently adheres to utilizing Wraparound 10 Principles, and Shared Core Practice Model.

·       Demonstrates adherence to legal and ethical codes of conduct, in accordance with Drew CDC and BBS.

·       Maintains clinical charts and completes program paperwork.

·       Implement strong organizational skills.

·       Develop and maintain a commitment to teamwork.

ABILITY TO:

·       Work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects.

·       Meets agencies monthly productivity expectations

·       Ensure timely Submission of case rates for parents/caregivers and families as needed.

·       Attends individual and role specific supervision, as well as Wraparound Bi-Monthly meetings.

·       Demonstrates adherence to Drew CDC and LAC-DMH policies & procedures

·       Utilize electronic health record systems (EHR).

·       Adhere Federal, State, and County laws, rules, and regulations as well as Drew CDC and LAC-DMH policies & procedures including ethical codes of conduct

·       Adhere to Labor Laws and make sound employee relations decisions

·       Work with diverse populations.

·       Effectively utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.

·       Communicate effectively-verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Masters in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or Psychology degree.

·       License and Registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT, LCSW).

·       Minimum of three (3) years counseling experience.

·       Minimum of five (5) years mental health program and clinical staff management, working with LAC-DMH managed care system, Medi-Cal procedures, and operational budgets.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Two (2) years or more experience working in DMH community mental health agency.

·       Six (6) years or more experience providing mental health services.

·       Six (6) months or more wraparound or FSP experience working in intensive services.

·       Experience in utilizing electronic health record systems (EHR).

·       Experience or trained in applying Evidence Based Practices (EBP’s).

·       Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred but not required.