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Dept: Mental Health Services

Supervision: Program Managers, Clinicians, Interns

Status: Exempt (Salary), Full-Time, Management

Location: Kensington Campus 45244 32nd St West, Lancaster, CA 93536

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Director, HSSP, the Director is responsible for the following:

In collaboration with Senior Director, Kensington oversee mental health services across all Kensington site-wide programs, including Interim Housing, Project Based Housing, and Wellness. Work closely with Director, Kensington Interim Housing and Director, Project Based Housing to ensure clients’ mental health needs are being addressed in a Trauma Informed and Harm Reduction capacity. In collaboration with the Senior Director, HSSP, monitor all administrative aspects of agency’s Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracted HSSP and OCS programs, including billing and contract maximization in compliance with contract goals and outcomes in a timely manner. Attend meetings, respond to email correspondence, develop and maintain appropriate relationships on behalf of the Director and staff. Represent agency interests at Department of Mental Health meetings, as well as other DMH Service Area 1 and county-wide meetings. Ensure productivity goals and outcomes are achieved, including a minimum of 65% of staff time being in direct service provision across program; including DMH documentation standards and guidelines. Support the coordination of clinical services and activities with outside agencies, partners, and funders; including the coordination of referral processes. Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance and Billing Department to ensure compliance of program requirements In partnership with the Senior Director, provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all assigned staff. Assist in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts. Complete required reporting to LA County Department of Mental Health as outlined by contract requirements. Support psychiatry needs such as, data collection, client coordination, invoices, and reporting. Support Mental Health Clinical Intern Program as needed. Assist in crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in the field of Social Welfare or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology or related field; Licensure preferred. Minimum of four years experience in the field of mental health and/or substance addictions. Strong working knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements. Outstanding clinical review skills Strong training, project management, and team-building skills Able to behave with sensitivity, tact, politeness and responsiveness with staff and clients Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills Knowledge of trauma informed services, housing first and harm reduction methodologies. Experience providing administrative and clinical supervision Contract and quality assurance experience Current valid CA Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of field and office environment Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

Act as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About The People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates Corporate Discounts Seniority level Seniority levelDirector Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionHealth Care Provider IndustriesCivic and Social Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The People Concern by 2x Get notified about new Director of Health Services jobs in Los Angeles, CA . Director Hospital Care Coordination - Full Time, Days (East Los Angeles)Director of Clinical Transformation & Care Design Los Angeles, CA $185,000.00-$290,000.00 19 hours ago Director of Clinical Transformation & Care DesignExec Dir, MN Care Coordination - #1 Hospital in CAProgram of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Medical DirectorProgram of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Medical DirectorProgram of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Medical DirectorAssociate Director for Patient Care Services (Nurse Executive) Los Angeles, CA $220,067.00-$225,700.00 2 weeks ago Duarte, CA $185,000.00-$240,000.00 2 days ago Executive Director (Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center)Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Nurse Executive)Executive Director, Healthcare Markets Initiative, USC Schaeffer Center Los Angeles, CA $104,394.49-$160,000.00 10 hours ago Clinical Director, Perioperative Services Buena Park, CA $97,800.00-$97,850.00 2 weeks ago Division Director, Residential & Substance Use Culver City, CA $128,033.00-$147,240.00 6 days ago Santa Monica, CA $105,000.00-$130,607.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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