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Associate Director (LCSW/LMFT), Community Mental Health - Care Court FSP, RTT, Bridge Housing Programs

Bay Area Community Services
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

At BACS, we do not wait for the “system” to respond to needs. We do whatever it takes to make a difference. We are looking for Clinical Social Work Leaders who can empower our program teams. 

This position requires an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC AND 2 years of post-license experience. 

The Associate Director of Programs is responsible for leading the administrative, clinical, fiscal, and quality improvement functions that promote the highest element of mental health service provision to our Care Court Full Service Partnership (FSP), Re-Entry Treatment (RTT) program and Bridge Housing Behavioral Health (BHBH) programs and additional new clinical services for our adult unhoused clients with severe mental illness. Along with completing regulatory and funding applications, this position is responsible for successfully implementing new programs and services within our strategy and growth plan. BACS’ staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people, and provide stability and services for mental health.  We work both in the office and out in the community. This role requires someone who values leadership, accountability, trust, and innovation. BACS is innovating in social services and looking for leaders who empower program managers, case management, and clinical teams in a non-hierarchical agency with all hands on deck. 

 Responsibilities

  • Overseeing 3-4 Full-Service Partnerships (FSPs) or Community Mental Health programs. 
  • Independently directs programs and ensures all contracts, laws, and regulations are met and works as part of the Operations Team to collectively run BACS programs.
  • Provide empowering, supportive, and motivational supervision to managers and/or supervisors including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven and strength-based, and culturally relevant.
  • Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
  • Maintain records and other administrative requirements of all programs; ensure compliance with documentation and charting requirements for all funding streams.
  • Never settle for the status quo, implement continuous quality improvement standards, and works with staff to implement systems for CQI.
  • Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the community and coordinate services as needed to highlight the value and the purpose of programming.
  • Participate in the development of new programs and services including grant writing, speeches, presentations, and more; put on agency, professional, and personal development training.
  • Assure that BACS services are provided in collaboration with all applicable funding streams and regulations; ensure contract compliance with all funders to include grant management, presentations, and reports.

Qualifications

  • LCSW/LMFT/LPCC or PsyD with current BBS registration required. LPHA preferred.
  • Two years’ experience post-licensure in a behavioral science field.
  • Three years of progressive administrative, direct service, and leadership skills and experience in the social service field.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
  • Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and the ability to drive for work.  DMV printout required.          

Compensation & Benefits

  • The annual salary starts at $140,000 and increases to $185,000 following successful completion of a 90-day introductory period, contingent upon satisfactory performance and achievement of all job-relatedd goals and requirements.
  • Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
  • 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. 
  • 403b with BACS matching contribution.
  • $3,000 per year student loan, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
  • One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years – not charging PTO.
  • Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use laptop for easy mobility*.
  • Significant internal growth opportunities.

    * Most direct service positions
              

ABOUT BACS

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff.  We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.   

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