Clinical Program Manager, Mental Health

Job DetailsJob Location: Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA 90043Education Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $87,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day/AMJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAt Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.  

 

Program and Role Summary

Wayfinder’s Mental Health offers therapy to children, youth, adults and families in the program. Our mental health care in the community is focused on preventative services to build resilient individuals and families.

 

The primary focus of the Clinical Program Manager, is to be responsible for clinical services provided in the Community Mental Health Services Program. This involves the administrative and clinical supervision of assigned Therapists, Child and Family Specialists, and support staff in the delivery of a quality clinical program within a community mental health setting.

 

Primary Responsibilities:



Responsible for regular scheduled weekly administrative individual and group supervision, clinical team meetings, and treatment reviews.
Participate in weekly supervision and consult weekly with the Director of Community Mental Health




Supervise, orient, and evaluate assigned therapists Child and Family Specialists, and support staff.
Provide 24/7 assistance to assigned supervisees for clinical issues and crises that may arise.
Oversee the quality clinical communication within and across agency programs.
Ensure compliance with clinical and case management policies and procedures.
Maintain and follow through on the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) processes for clinical and case management functions and services.
Responsible for timely review of supervisee’s Electronic Health Records System(EHRS) notes and documentation.
Serve on program and agency committees and task forces at the discretion of the Director of Community Mental Health Services

QualificationsEducation and Experience:


 
At a minimum, must hold a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Must possess licensure in a mental health discipline, as recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified in LACDMH-approved Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) and experience supervising clinicians trained in EBPs preferred.
Meets Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for Clinical Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapist Associates, as well as Clinical Social Work Associates, including completion of BBS-approved Clinical Supervision training.
A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required.
Successful experience related to a supervisory role is preferred.
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with at-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and/or non-minor dependents.


 

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:


Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% 
Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development 
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Flexible spending account (FSA) plans 
Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents


 

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings