Clinical Director

Company Description

Mentis: Napa's Center for Mental Health Services is dedicated to empowering individuals to enhance their mental well-being. With a team of professionals, Mentis offers a range of programs from prevention to treatment, supporting the community in navigating life's challenges. By providing tools, education, and inspiration, the organization helps individuals improve their mental health and live fulfilling lives. Mentis is committed to fostering a mentally healthy community where everyone has access to resources and support.

Position: Clinical Director

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary: This is a full-time, exempt position. The Clinical Director is responsible for oversight and implementation of all agency clinical/outpatient/Case Management and residential programs. Direct reports include all program managers, the outpatient clinic, schools, and the Housing Team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain community contacts related to the operation of all programs.
• Responsible for clinical oversight and compliance for all programs.
• Attend Community meetings to participate in the planning and addressing of client needs relevant to the agency.
• Attend community meetings, including City Council, Board of Supervisors, Mental Health Board, Suicide Prevention Council, and Behavioral Health Committee, etc., related to the delivery of agency services, including for the purpose of client advocacy.
• Write program/progress reports to agency funders on an as-needed basis according to the specific guidelines of the funding source.
• Oversee, track, and maintain relevant statistical data and outcome data for all programs and reports to funders.
• Respond to emergencies during business hours as well as off-hours.
• Provide after-hours clinical coverage to agency clients and staff via cell phone and assist with housing after-hours coverage.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff pursuing licensure.
• Provide administrative oversight, via program managers, for all staff working in clinical/housing programs.
• Meet or speak with agency clients on an as-needed basis to resolve any issues or problems that arise pertaining to agency services.
• Address and resolve any personnel matters that arise with the clinical staff.
• Interview, hire, and train new clinical staff with input/assistance from the Executive Director and other managers.
• Complete performance evaluations/work plans for all direct reports and ensure they are completed by managers/supervisors for all other clinical staff on an annual basis.
• Revise program forms and documents on an as-needed basis to reflect any changes in guidelines and requirements.
• Revise and develop program/clinical policies with input from the Executive Director and other agency managers.
• Develop and track clinical staff schedules to meet client needs, as well as approve vacation/time-off requests with help from program managers.
• Oversee daily operations and provide direction to all program/clinical staff on an as-needed basis.
• Help ED develop internal infrastructure and operating systems, as well as develop policies and protocols for new projects.
• Assist the Executive Director in budget development and contract management.
• Take a prominent role in hiring agency clinical staff.
• Oversee compliance related to County contracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree and Current Licensure in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Psychologist, or LPCC.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience in a mental health setting (5 years preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision to interns.

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, and skill set. Competitive benefit package that includes generous time off, health, dental, and retirement.

Benefits for our regular full-time employees include the following:

Earn up to 12 vacation days per year

• Earn up to 10 sick days per year
• Enjoy 13 holidays per year, plus a winter break (3 days)
• Up to 90% paid premium for medical, and a fully covered dental premium for the employee
• Vision and Dental Plans
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• EAP Program
• Annual training allowance
• Paid time off for training

Physical setting:

• Office

Mentis is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Exempt position.

The pay range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000/year

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@mentisnapa.org

(add found on Cynthia Avalos' LinkedIn Profile)