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THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority (“Tri-City”) is now actively recruiting for Director of Clinical Program Services.  The Director of Clinical Program Services will be responsible for developing, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Tri-City's Child/Family and Adult Services treatment departments. This position works closely with the Agency Medical Director to ensure there is a focus on whole-person/integrated care for all Tri-City clients. The Director of Clinical Program Services is an executive management position and reports to the Executive Director.

A brief summary of additional responsibilities for this position are included, but not limited to:

• Advise and assist the Executive Director in planning and organizing other mental health programs within the Agency to supplement and enhance the clinical services in order to create a comprehensive system of care.
   
• Plan and organize the development of a comprehensive system of care which utilizes all of the available resources within the community, including other public and private institutions.
   
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for clinical operations; determine standards of treatment; evaluate the effectiveness of program services provided by the Agency; oversee mandated and discretionary quality assurance mechanisms; determine priorities of services to be provided, including program expansion, reduction, or elimination based on Agency policy and legislative mandates.
   
• Provide direct services to clients under appropriate scope of practice.
   
• Analyze and prepare recommendations on proposed legislation; interpret and disseminate local, county, State, and federal policy and regulations pertaining to mental health services; and monitor implementation and compliance of legislated regulations and standards.
   
• Act as liaison to other health care, community, private and public agencies concerning community service and program needs.
   
• Prepare all clinical services departments’ budgets; review and analyze all program budgets for inclusion in the departments’ budget; provide justifications for items to the Executive Director; review and develop recommendations on expenditure requests and budget variances.
   
• Participate in proposal/grant writing; determine program services standards and evaluation; and serve as program resource on grant-related matters.
   
• Develop and implement mandated and discretionary quality assurance monitoring procedures.
   
• Other duties as assigned.

OUR AGENCY

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is a public mental health agency providing all levels of mental health services for all age ranges, age 0 to Older Adult. The Director of Clinical Program Services is an Executive Team member responsible to oversee all clinical therapy programs at Tri-City, consisting of approximately 85 staff.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as Clinical Therapist I/II for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). This Clinical Therapist I/II is a school partnership position and will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  Within the scope of practice, Agency guidelines and professional standards, Clinical Therapist I/II have the responsibility to formulate a differential diagnosis concerning the nature of the mental health challenges; develop an effective treatment program including intervention methods; and perform the full scope of therapy for children, adolescents and their families exhibiting a variety of mental health challenges, at the school or in the office. The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to a higher level clinical personnel and/or management.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct family-centered, strengths-based and culturally competent individual, family and group assessments, counseling/therapy sessions and treatment plans to children and adolescents;
• Will provide collaborative outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services needed as well as crisis intervention to individuals, groups and families;
• Provides intensive case management services in the community (school/field) or onsite (office);
• Facilitate partnership meetings with local school districts;
• Screens and tracks school referrals;
• Provide individual, family, group or case management services to children, adolescents, and young adults;
• Will assist clients in developing realistic plans while displaying sensitivity to cultural and linguistic factors and needs, as well as advice clients on community resources;
• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements;
• May be required to transport client(s) in his/her own vehicle and/or a Tri-City vehicle;
• Work on an On-Call rotation;
• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery & other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting for a Program Supervisor I for Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The Program Supervisor I will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community.  The Program Supervisor I will report to the Children’s Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will coordinate, supervise, and direct the work of unlicensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) and Mental Health Worker (MHW), operational and program activities, inclusive of unit personnel, on a day-to-day basis to meet objectives;
• Will provide guidance to subordinates on Agency philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review;
• Will assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs;
• Will supervise, train, evaluate, and participate in the selection of subordinate staff; and initiate and participate in personnel actions in accordance with the Agency’s human resources practices and procedures;
• Will analyze existing caseloads and forecast resource needs;
• Will provide or arrange for clinical supervision of unlicensed staff;
• Will implement and ensure compliance with mandated documentation and quality assurance requirements to ensure efficient and effective operation of the unit in compliance with federal and state regulations;
• Work on an On-call rotation & other duties as assigned.

The POSITION

Under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Substance Abuse Intervention Specialist will perform individual and group intervention for adolescents with drug and alcohol abuse problems. This City of Fremont Youth and Family Services position is supported by a grant from Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. This is a temporary, 40 hours per week assignment.  Current funding allows for a 1 year assignment.  There is potential for longer term employment dependent on continued funding. 

Examples of duties

· Intervene with adolescents from diverse backgrounds in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance and alcohol abuse.

· Interview adolescents and family members, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate adolescents.

· Collaborate with counselors, families, school officials, police, case managers, probation officers and to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and adolescent needs.

· Establish a substance use disorder diagnosis, service goals, and develop written treatment plans that respond to the family’s values and strengths as well as client’s needs. (In compliance with DMC requirements).

· Monitor, evaluate, and record adolescent progress with respect to goals.

· Educate adolescents, families or community members about substance abuse as well as other types of available community resources.

· Assist adolescents in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, or providing support.

· Communicate with family members from diverse backgrounds to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the adolescent.

· Increase knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.

· Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two (2) special individual to serve as a part-time Clinical Therapist I/II for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The Clinical Therapists I/II are school partnership positions and will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, group and family sessions at an office or school site to children, adolescents and their families;
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;
• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;
• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;
• Screens and tracks school referrals;
• May be required to transport client(s) in his/her own vehicle and/or a Tri-City vehicle;
• Work on an On-Call rotation and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) I/II/III whom will provide mental health rehabilitative support services to clients in the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The MHRS I/II/III will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community by providing participant advocate and case management services.  The MHRS I/II/III will report to a Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual skill building sessions, crisis intervention, case management, and group sessions to children, adolescents and their families;
   
• Provide services in the field and provide transportation to clients as needed;
   
• Provide clients with linkage to community resources;
   
• Evaluate client needs; plan, develop and implement group rehabilitation activities under the guidance of licensed, professional staff;
   
• Document and maintain records as required and as credentialed, include attendance records, daily visit logs, daily and/or weekly interdisciplinary notes;
   
• Complete appropriate documentation;
   
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Under general direction of the DMS Manager provides services mandated by federal and state law, UC System-wide policies and UC Davis Procedures to faculty and staff with disabilities assuring consistent campus-wide application of Disability Law and Policy. Evaluates faculty, staff and student employees for program eligibility with respect to the Interactive Process and Reasonable Accommodation, to retain in employment when their work is impacted by a medical condition, illness, or disability. This position reviews and has signature authority to approve medical separations. Provides union contract and policy interpretation, advice and consultation on Disability Management issues to campus managers and supervisors related to Interactive Process, Reasonable Accommodation and Medical Separation. 

Handles highly confidential and sensitive assignments that involves substantial complexity, regularly collaborating with campus leadership such as the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Director of Faculty Relations, Campus Counsel, Deans and Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, Office of the President General Counsel, Campus and UCOP Risk Management. Collaborates with the university's workers' compensation Third Party Administrator, physicians, medical treatment providers, outside attorneys, state and federal agency representatives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED 

• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor; hold a current Counselor Certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation counselor Certification (CRCC) or Current Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) or be able to become certified within 6 months of hire. 

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology or related field. 

• Extensive work experience in Disability Management and Vocational Rehabilitation. 

• Experience conducting on-site job analysis in multiple settings including rural, agricultural, research, laboratories, administrative and varied locations. 

• Experience performing job site inspections requiring measuring, weighing, and operation of digital camera. 

• Experience with and strong working knowledge of Labor and Employment Law related to disability, including ADA, CA FEHA, FMLA, W.C. Labor Code. 

• Knowledge of state and federal legislation affecting employment, retention and confidentiality of employees with disabilities. 

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of various counseling theories and techniques. 

• Ability to travel to meetings on and off campus. 

PREFERRED

• Extensive work experience in Disability Management and Vocational Rehabilitation in Higher Education, a Health Care System or a comparable large business organization. 

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and ability to understand and interpret medical reports and their respective implications in the development of appropriate work-site accommodation and/or placement.             · 

• Demonstrated skills to conduct complex negotiations of reasonable accommodations; to conduct job analyses; to evaluate and recommend reasonable accommodations. 

• Computer experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Access or similar database, Internet and e-mail. 

• Experience with budget management and skill to provide effective stewardship of unit and university resources. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, DRUG SCREEN, LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING, MEDICAL EVALUATION CLEARANCE, AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=141614

Requisition number #054114

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I/II for the Intensive Outreach and Engagements Team (IOET). This position is a field-based position in which the candidate must be comfortable working with individuals with moderate to severe behavioral health issues and crises.  The Clinical Therapist I/II position will report to the Crisis Intervention and Medication Support Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide psychological and crisis assessments;
• Perform field-based mental health evaluations in accordance with agency procedure;
• Provide crisis intervention services to individuals, groups, and families;
• Identify treatment needs and make appropriate referrals for necessary services;
• Perform routine and emergency intake evaluations according to Agency procedure; complete appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepare mental health/environmental case history for use in diagnosis.
• Assist clients and relatives with understanding behavioral health problems and their reaction to them;
• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery;
• Ability to work in a fast paced & field environment;
• Other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is now actively recruiting for two (2) Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialists (MHRS) I/II/III whom will provide mental health rehabilitative support services to clients in the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The MHRS I/II/III will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community by providing participant advocate and case management services.  These are field-based positions.  The MHRS I/II/III will report a Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide mental rehabilitation services to clients;
• Perform crisis intervention counseling not requiring licensure as a mental health professional;
• Assist in professional staff in client care and planning;
• Provide clients with linkage to community resources;
• Develop and determine appropriate referrals for continuation of care;
• Evaluate client needs; plan, develop and implement group rehabilitation activities under the guidance of licensed, professional staff;
• Adhere to 100 standard service hours billing and documentation requirements (a gradual progression from date of hire);
• Document and maintain records as required and as credentialed, include attendance records, daily visit logs, daily and/or weekly interdisciplinary notes;
• Other duties as assigned.