Job Description

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the services of major programs within the Growth Centers of America network; coordinates and acts as liaison between assigned program areas, division management; and assists the Director and Sr. Behavioral Health Managers in the over-all administration of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at our Commerce location. Employees in this classification supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical staff and do other work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents of this classification receive direction from the Sr. Behavioral Health Managers in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and are responsible for the management and over-all quality/effectiveness of our Commerce, California location. This classification requires strong management and communication skills as well as problem-solving skills and the ability to participate effectively in the decision-making process.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary professional staff providing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, including case management services.
• Direct and coordinate mental health and/or substance abuse clinical activities.
• Prepare and present a variety of periodic and special reports of both a Professional and administrative nature.
• Identify the need for and develop proposed changes in current program practices, policies and procedures.
• Analyze, evaluate and develop specialized programs or grant or contract requests.
• Provide professional consultation and program leadership techniques, methods and procedures of program area and administrative functions.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; expressing complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable manner.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Apply a reasonable degree of physical exertion to control client behavior in emergency situations.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

At least three years of licensed or certified professional experience in a multidisciplinary mental health and/or substance abuse program, which includes experience in administrative management and/or clinical supervision that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities.

AND

Completion of academic coursework and training as defined below:

1. Ph.D. or PsyD., in clinical psychology from an accredited school;
2. Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work;
3. Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited school.

Company Description

We are a highly trained company of professionals committed to servicing the needs of treatment facilities. We hire and place mental health professionals in residential treatment programs we serve. Our treatment program we manage are Joint Commission Accredited and specialize in treating adolescents with eating disorders, mental health issues and substance abuse.