Clinical Director - Behavioral Health
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, 95061, USA
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Overview
Leading Youth Non-Profit | Sign on/Relo bonus! This Jobot Job is hosted by Kristin Lederer. Salary $120,000 - $135,000 per year.
About UsWe are one of California's largest and most successful social services organizations supporting children, youth and their families through a wide range of social services. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services are delivered through six divisions Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Home-based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community.
Whyjoin us?
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Access to the free Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
- Flexible paid time off including 14 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
- Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
- Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
- Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
- Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.
We are currently seeking a full time, permanent Clinical Director to join our growing team at our brand new location in Santa Cruz, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of the behavioral health programs through integration of clinical supervision, program operations and quality assurance.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement clinical programs that align with the organization's strategic plan.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the clinical staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services.
- Collaborate with other department heads and medical staff to identify and address patient care needs and issues.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to behavioral health services.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest trends and advancements in the field of behavioral health.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss patient care, department operations, and any other pertinent issues.
- Coordinate with community agencies and other healthcare providers to promote integrated care for patients.
- Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Active California LMFT or LCSW
- Must meet the BBS qualifications to provide clinical supervision
- Must have at least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision to a team within the youth mental health field
- Strong skills in training and development
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