Behavioral Health Services Supervisor - Desert Oasis Case Management

Behavioral Health Services Supervisor

The County of Riverside Behavioral Health Department's Desert Oasis Case Management unit is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Services Supervisor. Desert Oasis Case Management provides discharge planning, case management and therapy services to adult board and care residents and individuals discharging from inpatient psychiatric hospital. This position will provide administrative and clinical supervision to a team of clinical therapists and case managers who provide services to board and care residents. This position also monitors a contract for the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Psychiatric Health Facility. The position requires occasional fieldwork; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is mandatory. The work schedule follows a 9 / 80 format, and will start between 7 : 00 and 8 : 00 am.

We are looking for candidates who are licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) have a minimum of two years post-licensure experience, have strong computer and organizational skills, and have supervisory / lead experience. For this recruitment, the position is eligible for a 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours physically worked. At any time, this differential can be removed. The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Behavioral Health Service Supervisor vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks.

Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary staff providing behavioral health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to consumers, public and private agencies, and the community. Evaluate overall unit activities, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives, recommending and implementing changes in program, policies, and procedures as necessary. Evaluate performance of personnel and take or recommend appropriate course of action; interview, select, and recommend the hiring of new staff members. Provide guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review; assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs. Make or review decisions on difficult consumer assessment and casework matters. Work with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to mentally and emotionally disabled individuals to gain and ensure cooperation in order to achieve program goals; participate in behavioral health conferences and local area committees; may participate in regional or countywide community needs assessment and program planning development and evaluation activities. Assist in preparing annual budget requirements and monitor expenditures to ensure unit is within funding provisions; prepare reports and correspondence regarding workload statistics, casework and unit methods, and procedures.

Experience : Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting providing direct client services which must have included : client assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans, providing psychotherapy or behavioral health counseling, and providing indirect services involving information, consultation, and educational services to staff and community.

License : Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Candidates recruited from out-of-state must possess an out-of-state license to practice in one of the above stated options. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.

Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below :

1) Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy, OR a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy, marital and family therapy, marriage, family, and child counseling, or couple and family therapy;

2) No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples, families, or children; and

3) A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy, completed in each license renewal cycle.