Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services

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80% FTE, Exempt position
Salary: $96,000 to $108,000 annually, $5,000 bonus after 1 year of employment
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, holiday pay, generous sick, and vacation leave

Location: In-person at various school sites and APAFSS's offices in San Francisco

Reports to: Executive Director

Under the direction of the Executive Director of APAFSS, the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for leading and overseeing the administrative and clinical operations of Behavioral Health Services at APAFSS. The Clinical Director’s responsibilities include administrative and clinical supervision of the delivery of behavioral health services at various school sites and APAFSS offices in San Francisco. The Clinical Director is also responsible for the quality, improvement and training of the Behavioral Health team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Leads and supervises the development and oversight of Behavioral Health Services at APAFSS under the direction of the ED.

  • Responsible for the implementation of school- based mental health services and education- related mental health services, and other clinical services at APAFSS.

  • Responsible for administrative, budget planning, review and submission, clinical supervision of clinicians and other staff on the Behavioral Health team.

  • Oversees the Training Program for clinical interns.

  • Responsible for training the Behavioral Health team.

  • Responsible for assuring timely completion of documentation and billing for services provided by clinicians.

  • Responsible for working with funders such as SFUSD, BHRS/DPH, DCYF and ECC to assure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

  • Responsible for working with funders to deliver clinical services per contractual terms.

  • Provides direct clinical services, per the direction of the ED.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Master Degree or Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or related field required.

  • A current license to practice clinical social work (LCSW) in the State of California, a current license to practice Marriage & Family Counseling (LMFT) in the state of California, or a current license to practice clinical psychology (Licensed PhD or PsyD) in the state of California is required.

  • At least three (3) years of post-licensed experience in behavioral health, and within the three years at least one (1) year has to be in supervisory role for program and clinical services is required.

  • Knowledge and competency in clinical services for children, youth and families is required. Familiarity with clinical treatment models, as well as laws and regulations, and standards of care as they are related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality and other ethical issues.

  • Experience and familiarity with school-based behavioral health services and the overall system of care for children, youth and families in the Bay Area preferred.

  • Bilingual preferred.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

APA Family Support Services (APA) is a community-based organization that focuses on the prevention and identification of child abuse/neglect in the community. Our mission is to promote healthy children and families by providing family support services to prevent child abuse and domestic violence and to advocate for culturally competent services through education, community building, and leadership development.

We do this through case management and family support services at our family resource centers. By providing parents with a safe and welcoming place outside of their homes, they increase their social circles and have a forum to gain their voice.

APA is also the lead for API Family Resource Network (APIFRN).

APA Family Support Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.