DescriptionAt Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.
Program and Role Summary
Wayfinder’s Mental Health offers therapy to children, youth, adults and families in the program. Our mental health care in the community is focused on preventative services to build resilient individuals and families.
The primary focus of the Clinical Program Manager, is to be responsiblefor clinicalservicesprovidedinthe Community Mental Health Services Program. This involves the administrative and clinical supervisionofassignedTherapists, Child and Family Specialists, andsupportstaffinthedeliveryof a qualityclinicalprogramwithin a communitymentalhealthsetting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for regular scheduled weekly administrative individual and group supervision, clinical team meetings, and treatmentreviews.
- Participate in weekly supervision and consult weekly with the Director of Community Mental Health
- Supervise, orient, and evaluate assigned therapists Child and Family Specialists, and supportstaff.
- Provide 24/7 assistance to assigned supervisees for clinical issues and crises that may arise.
- Oversee the quality clinical communication within and across agencyprograms.
- Ensure compliance with clinical and case management policies andprocedures.
- Maintain and follow through on the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) processes for clinical and case management functions andservices.
- Responsible for timely review of supervisee’s Electronic Health Records System(EHRS) notes anddocumentation.
- Serve on program and agency committees and task forces at the discretion of the Director of Community Mental HealthServices
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
- At a minimum, must hold a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must possess licensure in a mental health discipline, as recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified in LACDMH-approved Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) and experience supervising clinicians trained in EBPs preferred.
- Meets Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for Clinical Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapist Associates, as well as Clinical Social Work Associates, including completion of BBS-approved Clinical Supervision training.
- A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required.
- Successful experience related to a supervisory role is preferred.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with at-risk, severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and/or non-minor dependents.
Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:
- Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings
