Associate Director, Clinical

Company: Pacific Clinics, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionCompensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $84,949.30 - $104,476.92 per year.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.Benefits We Offer
  • Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
  • We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
  • Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
  • 401K Employer Match up to 4%
  • Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
  • Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.Who We ArePacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.Who We ServePacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout various counties.Program Type: Intensive Services (FSP, IFCCS, OCS)Population Served: child and young adult 0-25Program Description: Full-Service Partnerships (FSP) program provides intensive mental health services to severely emotionally disturbed children and young adults in the Los Angeles Area. The goal of FSP is to provide youth with the resources they need to stay at home and recover from mental illness.JOB SUMMARYWorks within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under general supervision, ensures youth and families are served in line with agency and evidence-based practices. Assists the Director with implementing strategies to accomplish the agency's annual priorities at the program level. Assists the Director with external systems interface, the budget process, and directs and develops managers. Ensures that Clinical Program Managers are competent and have all tools necessary to lead teams. Leads quality improvement efforts program-wide and coordinates all supervision, training, and coaching of program personnel and volunteers.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    • Develops and implements programs to include evidence-based and continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices.
    • Direct oversight of the execution of the Lanterman Petris Short (LPS) regulations.
    • Manages program(s) to meet contractual requirements and be fiscally viable.
    • Coordinates crisis clinical program support and the clinical training of Crisis supervisors.
    • May respond to community-based crisis in the capacity of a supervisor.
    • Collaborates with local law enforcement and emergency medical services.
    • Functions as consultant in decision making related to the initiation of involuntary psychiatric holds.
    • Supports programmatic training, including linking training resources.
    • May be required to facilitate Crisis Response training for new hires and annual recertification.
    • Provides community-based training including crisis de-escalation strategies.
    • Leads the quality improvement effort program-wide.
    • Provides project and change management leadership as needed.
    • Participates in county meetings and coordination of service delivery.
    • Participates in after-hours on-call rotation.
    • Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
    • Practices self-care and treats others with grace.
    • Provides coverage for the Crisis Clinical Program manager and the Crisis Program Supervisor.
    • Implements trainings across the county for all Police officers and County stakeholders.
    • Participates in recruitment efforts and hiring events.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
      • Clinical Leadership
      • CQI/QA Projects
      • Encouraging Customer Focus
      • Operational Acumen
      • Project ManagementQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
        • Master's Degree (MA/MS) required.
        • Two (2) years Management experience required.
        • Knowledge of California Education Code required.
        • Three to ten (3-10) years experience required.OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
          • Must pass background clearance.
          • Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance.
          • Certified in county of service for LPS 5150 within 60 days of hire.
          • Must pass an initial physical abilities test and be certified in crisis intervention techniques.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
            • Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in related field preferred.
            • Clinical licensure preferred.HIGHLY DESIREABLE SKILLS
              • Experience with culturally diverse populations.
              • Speak, read, and/or write another language.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
                • Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe.
                • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.-----------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerWe will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.#LI-EG1Travel RequiredYes. Must possess a valid CA driver's license and active insurance.
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