Assistant Director of Community-Based Services

Help support the Community-Based Services team make difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders. Be a symbol of leadership and a mentor to the members of Community-Based Services. This position requires experience working with individuals who may be dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. This position will oversee multiple MH programs within Community-Based Services. This position will be responsible for ensuring the program areas are in compliance with licensure and funding source regulations, maintain program budgets, managing staffing patterns, and service delivery. This position will provide both clinical and administrative supervision to supervisors of MH programs within the Community-Based Services continuum of care.

LMHP or LMHP-eligible or Degree in a Human Services field with 3-5 years of clinical experience. Leadership experience preferred. Valid VA driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

• Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
• Salary starting at $92,749.87.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
• Professional development assistance provided at no cost.

Essential Functions

Service Delivery & Management

• Proactively monitors and adjusts service delivery in order to ensure all aspects are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Understands and implements industry best practices.
• Reviews and approves services in Credible within two days of service submission.
• Runs reports in Credible and monitors monthly or daily billing of programs.
• Reviews financial reports for all programs with Director and CFO; adjusts staffing as needed to meet community and business needs.

Leadership

• Recruits, hires, and provides opportunities for staff growth and development in the field of mental health. Promotes a healthy and supportive culture where ideas are exchanged, and staff feel valued.
• Explores Evidenced-Based strategies to enhance effective continuum of services for Community-Based Services
• Fosters and maintain a healthy, productive, and appropriate workplace culture within the Human Resources Department and Information Technology (IT) Department.
• Provides guidance, direction, and support to the IT Department.
• Proactively coaches and engages direct reports.
• Maintains a rhythm of open and on-going communication through team and one-on-one meetings.
• Establishes a method of ensuring healthy accountability within the team, including regular feedback, coaching, and collaboration with team members.
• Manages the budgeting process for all program areas within the reporting line:

• Adult & Child Mental Health Case Management

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

• Discharge Assistance Plan (DAP) Management

• Forensic Discharge Planning

• Housing & Homelessness Continuum of Care Programs

• Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Case Management

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

• Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

• Mental Health Skill Building

• MH, ARTS, & ES Peer Support Services

• Representative Payee Services

• State Hospital Discharge Planning

Monitors Program Compliance

• Serves as a subject matter expert for laws, regulations, and best practices within defined areas of responsibility.
• Ensures staff have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage clients and colleagues in a safe and effective manner.
• Conducts chart audits for programs under purview.
• Serves as a member of the Credible Administrative Team.

Minimum Requirements

All applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered qualified for the position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and at least 5 years’ experience in Human Services field, preferably in Mental Health Case Management or ACT.

Preferred Qualification

The most competitive candidates will have one or more of the following characteristics:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services. Experience with clinical and administrative supervision, recruitment and retention, and program development and evaluation.
• Fastidious detail management and organizational skills are strongly preferred.
• An appreciation for and support of diversity in all its forms, and a demonstrated ability to interact with or serve individuals with diverse backgrounds, including clients, coworkers, and members of the community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others and successfully overcome interpersonal obstacles in a professional manner.
• An eagerness to invest in one’s community through service.

Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.