Do you like solving problems and removing barriers for our acute mental health and homeless population? Do you value a position in which you are empowered in an autonomous role to do whatever it takes on any given day? The Program Manager is responsible for leading a team and providing direct service to acute mental health crisis cases in our new CARE Court IHOT/FSP Program. This position will manage administrative, fiscal, and quality improvement functions that promote the highest element of service provision. BACS’ staff does whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people or stabilize mental health cases and the work happens both in the office, or out in the community. This role requires someone who values accountability, trust, and innovation.
CARE Court is a CARE Act funded homeless outreach and mental health wrap service in the Bay Area. Care Court is a way to allow family members to request court-ordered treatment, services, support, and a housing plan for certain people 18+ who have untreated schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder and who meet certain health, safety, or other criteria. BACS is seeking a licensed clinical program manager (LCSW/LMFT) to work in our Full Service Partnership division to launch and manage this 2 prong program for IHOT outreach team and FSP mental health services.
Requirements
This is a 100% on site position. A car, driver’s license and insurance is required. The Program Manager must be 2 years post licensure to provide clinical supervision to associate level clinicians. Previous experience managing revenue and expense in a government contracted Medi-Cal/Cal AIM funded program is required.
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Oversees a community-based program that provides long-term case management to homeless adults, and previously incarcerated (forensic population) .
- Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant.
- Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
- Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Provide individual and group supervision to interns collecting clinical experience and hours.
- Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
- Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
- Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.
Qualifications
- Program Manager: LCSW/LMFT/PsyD + 2 years post licensure.
- Two years’ experience post-licensure in a behavioral science field.
- Three years of progressive administrative, direct service, and leadership skills and experience in the social service field.
- Revenue and Expense responsiblity for government contract funded mental health services.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation requirements.
- Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive salary $120K/year.
- $10,000 signing bonus for LCSW/LMFTs with 2 years post-licensure experience. Paid 1/2 after successful completion of 90 days and 1/2 after 6 months.
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
- 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off.
- Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
- 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service, BACS matching contribution.
- After 1 year of service - $3,000 per year student loan debt payment, tuition or continuing ed costs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
- One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO.
- Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
- Significant internal growth opportunities.
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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