Jan 11, 2025

Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Nature Based IOP/PHP

$38.00 - $41.32 hourly
Full time Healthcare Nonprofit

Job Description

ID:
19533
Job Status:
Accepting Applications

ABOUT YMCA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES:

YMCA Youth & Family Services (YFS) is dedicated to creating positive change in the San Diego community by addressing today’s most pressing social issues. We are focused on bringing about meaningful and lasting change in children, youth, adults, and families by ensuring they have a safe place to live, connecting them to critical resources, building them a reliable support system, and supporting their pursuit of happiness. Growing over the course of fifty years, YFS supports our community by offering a continuum of services and resources designed to:

Meet basic needs and remove barriers and stressors
Increase protective factors to support mental health and well-being
Strengthen economic stability and mobility
Build social capital and increase access to opportunities
Increase resources and support to keep families together
Learn more about YMCA Youth & Family Services at ymcasd.org/yfs.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Licensed Clinical Program Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the identified program is highly effective and successful. This position is responsible for ensuring successful clinical operations for the identified program and delivery of clinical services in a way that contributes to an enhanced experience for staff and clients. This position is a mix of direct service and administrative duties. The Licensed Clinical Program Operations Manager provides support to all aspects of the program including clinical innovation, client engagement and satisfaction, maintaining a clinical caseload, ensuring the team is effective and provides efficient service delivery, developing innovative strategies, contract compliance, outreach efforts, complex resource navigation and barrier removal, and advance program services for system impact and alignment. Additionally, this position will provide assistance with program and clinical decision-making, administrative support, and contribute to training and the development of both clinical and non-clinical program staff.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position must have access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout San Diego County.

SUPERVISION: This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

WORK DESIGNATION:

Hybrid (must work within San Diego County Region)
Please note that the work designation may change based on business needs.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

We are hiring a Licensed Clinical Program Operations Manager to support the launch of an innovative Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program. This position will support the clinical interventions at field-based locations that include group experiential treatment outdoors as well as in our clinic-based settings. This includes group treatment, individual sessions, assessments and treatment team meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Contribute to program and agency decision-making, program planning, policy development and administration oversight
Assist leadership in program development and implementation; Coordinate and implement innovative strategies to engage clients in program services and increase satisfaction of the program participants; Assist leadership in program service required services, outcomes, and events; Assist and coordinate various training opportunities
Provide clinical case consultation, oversee record keeping, audit and manage clinical charts, motivation, coaching, crisis management support, resource navigation and dissemination to all program staff members and clients; Responsible for providing direct services to client’s including maintaining a clinical caseload and facilitation of special events and workshops
Record and maintain accurate records as outlined by BBS standards and funding sources; Support monthly reporting and information gathering including up-to-date database compliance; Facilitate Continuous Quality Improvement based on monthly reports and satisfaction surveys to inform program advancement and improve outcomes
Increase awareness and accessibility of the program through effective outreach strategies and communication; Attend agency and community meetings to communicate program services
Position may require the transport of participants in a YMCA vehicle to and from activities and appointments as needed; Practice non-aggressive defensive driving techniques; Operate YMCA vehicles in safe manner; Vehicle use is for YMCA business only
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage of confidential information and auditing
Ensure that YMCA policies & procedures and applicable laws are always adhered to
Participate in and attend all required staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field required
Licensed by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
California license eligible clinician with two years post-master’s degree experience preferred
Minimum five years of experience with under resourced population, including youth and families in a mental health setting required
Knowledge of and experience with systematic entities that serve under resourced youth and families
Experience with MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.)
Intermediate computer knowledge and skills

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with others and ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with staff, volunteers, funders, and the community
Must have demonstrated leadership, training, and public speaking skills and ability to motivate and lead teams
Ability to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture, and orientation
Ability to communicate expertise to improve and influence systems change
Must be able to independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with confidential information
Must be self-aware, flexible, adaptable and teachable
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow all safety and health standards
Must be an adult role model with the ability to effectively set limits and function in crisis-oriented and high stress situations
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to adequately observe participants activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Must possess the ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values; Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCIES: Licensing, state law and our funders require

Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
Position may require additional clearances in order to comply with all program, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:
Physical exam obtained prior to first day
Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required
Pass pre-employment drug testing prior to first day
Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter
Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid CA Driver’s License, a good driving record and a current CDL H6 print-out (must be dated within 30 days of application) and pass vehicle proficiency exam

Y EMPLOYEE PERKS:

FREE Complete Gym Membership, including access to Pools, workout classes and 30% off eligible programs
Professional Growth
Community Involvement
Student Loan Forgiveness: As part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), your student loan debt may be canceled upon meeting the service requirements.
Professional Development Opportunities: Access to professional development, training, and learning opportunities at no cost.
Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you covered:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays)
Retirement Contributions
Employee Discount Program
Education Benefits
To learn more about YMCA of San Diego County’s comprehensive employee benefits package, visit: https://www.ymcasd.org/get-involved/ymca-careers/employee-benefits

WHY WORK AT THE Y?

We live by our values: Belonging, Authenticity, Integrity, and Innovation.

We are committed to our community: We strive to provide equitable access to the opportunities, connections, and support people need to learn, grow, and prosper.

We lead with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion: We seek to provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive services that support and uplift our clients, actively working to remove barriers and increase access for all.

Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and workplace wellness: We offer opportunities for continuous learning, growth, collaboration, and personal well-being, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO Statement

The YMCA of San Diego County is an organization open to all people. We welcome and value individuals of all ages, race, ethnicity, religion, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or financial circumstance. We are committed to having programs and services that embrace diversity, reflecting the people and needs of our community.6559695857610910?sf=8CU00

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