Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

Saint John’s Program for Real Change mission is to provide a safe space for women and children to heal and develop the skills necessary to transform their lives. We accomplish our mission by holding to our vision to end the generational cycle of trauma and homelessness.

We operate the largest residential program for formerly homeless women and children in the Sacramento region providing services 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, offering shelter, meals, childcare, and comprehensive support services, including Behavioral Health Services, Hands-on Employment Training, Career Education, and Family Services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. At Saint John’s, you ‘ll be part of something bigger – a mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact on our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, compassion, and empathy are valued. You’ll be surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share your passion for service others. We believe in investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and development because we recognize your work here will truly make a measurable difference.

• Choice of 8 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

TITLE Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

SALARY From $75,000 To $85,000 Annually

CLASSIFICATION Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION On Site Only – Jackson Rd. Sacramento, CA

SCHEDULE Monday- Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

About the Position…

The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health works under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health to support the day-to-day operations, services, and activities of the Behavioral Health department. As assistant director you will be responsible for assisting with the development, evaluation, and coordination of effective and efficient service delivery supporting staff and clients to achieve self-sufficiency. This position acts as Director, in Director’s absence.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Managing the operational planning and programming of the department to meet the needs and objectives of the organization. Such as, but not limited to, appropriate staffing, personnel management, resource identification and allocation, and timecard oversight.
• Conducting mental health assessments, identifying appropriate mental health diagnoses, and developing clinical treatment plans.
• Maintaining a small caseload of higher risk clients with appropriate assessments and monitoring.
• Facilitating program service delivery, including coordination of multi-disciplinary services to clients.
• Leading department teams as assigned (ie: Intake, Case Managers, Interns).
• Participating in clinical intern and new hire recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and supervision.
• Supporting Director of Behavioral Health in assigned tasks, including tracking and reporting of grant and contract deliverables as assigned.
• Collaborating with Director on projects and goals elevating strategic outcomes for clients and staff.

You must have...

• Master's Degree

• 2 years of relevant experience in social services with an emphasis on program development, supervision, case management, individual and/or group counseling; or any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above.
• Advanced knowledge of mental health counseling principles, practices, and techniques
• Strong supervisory, time management, organizational, conflict resolution and computer skills
• Fluency in English language (spoken and written)
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, internet, and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team with staff, management, clients, general public, and outside agencies engaged in providing client services.
• Required License/ Certifications: BBS registered or licensed, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, ACSW, AMFT, or APCC
• An incredible passion for our mission

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

• Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It's a plus if you have...

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed care training
• Experience with Kipu EMR

You'll be successful if...

You’re a strong communicator.

You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction.

You're organized and diligent.

You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask.

You’re exceptionally people oriented.

You can relate to all types of people and you’re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency.

You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker.

You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur.

You are a team player.

You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.

You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality.

You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront.

You're detailed.

You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof.

You're a self- starter.

You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking.

Saint John’s Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, race, religion, marital status, or veteran status.