Program Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD)
8513 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033 US
Job Description
Large organization offering a wide variety of psychiatric and chemical dependency services is looking for an experienced Program Director to oversee all clinical and administrative activities for one of their sites in East Los Angeles, CA
*This is a full time, permanent (direct hire) role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Director shall oversee all activities pertaining to contracted programs and other certified services at an outpatient program for adults with serious and persistent chronic mental illness.
Working in conjunction with the Program Managers and Executive Staff member responsible for each program, the Program Director will be responsible for ensuring effective program development and service delivery, focused on the needs of our clients.
The Program Director will oversee all aspects of the program, including group and individual therapy, rehabilitation, education, symptom management, life skills building, and socialization.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field required.
- Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC preferred.
- If not licensed, Associate registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences required.
- If not licensed, ability to obtain a clinical license within 6-12 months of appointment strongly preferred.
- Five (5+) years clinical experience in mental/behavioral health, with extensive direct client care experience working with complex clients who may have multiple conditions such mental health issues, substance use disorders, physical health problems, trauma, and/or homelessness.
- Three (3+) years leadership or management experience, supervision, administrative and organizational ability.
- Must have experience with clinical documentation (EHR) platform(s)
- Experience with and knowledge of DMH and/or DHS
- Strong clinical intervention skills, with demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as strong documentation skills.
- Must be able to monitor program goals, objectives and deliverables.
- Experience recruiting, training and supervising direct reports.
- Valid CA driver's license and good driving record is required.
- Ability to conduct clinical supervision preferred
- Current Continuing Education for maintenance of registration/license as applicable.
- Current First Aid/CPR/Crisis De-Escalation Certification preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero focuses on identifying talent for a variety of industries including medical devices, administrative support, customer service, engineering, and human resources. Graduating from The University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis’ recruiting career began in 2014 while staffing for assisted living facilities, where she matched passionate healthcare professionals to provide personal non-medical care for home care clients. Alexis is passionate about helping others recognize their potential, and does so by using a thorough discovery process with her candidates to better understand what areas they excel in and providing opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.
While out of office, Alexis enjoys spending her free time with family and her six dogs.