BH - Behavioral Health Clinical Director (Seattle)

BH - Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Seattle, WA, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team! All candidates are welcome to apply, especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services, and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: ACRS is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values:

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.

POSITION SUMMARY: ACRS seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Clinical Director who is responsible for the overall day-to-day clinical operations of the state licensed Behavioral Health Services (BH) Department specific to core mental health services. Ensures the delivery of quality clinical service with attention to cultural relevance/competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a whole person, integrated care framework, while in compliance with state, federal, county, and contract specific requirements and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the core mental health clinical service operations of the BH department.
• Works collectively with department staff in strategic planning and program development.
• Supervises, trains, and provides clinical and administrative support to BH clinical supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Responsible for developing and coordinating overall core BH staff training.
• Leads the Quality Assurance process to ensure and improve outcomes.
• Represents agency Behavioral Health department at King County and other system meetings as assigned.
• Attends all agency, program, and team meetings.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Social or Behavioral Sciences, with minority mental health specialization designation and a minimum of three (3) years clinical supervision experience.
  • Requires Mental Health Professional standing with at least five (5) years experience in mental health services.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services.
  • Knowledge of clinical supervision, case management, program development and administration.
• Technical Skills:
  • Effective ability to navigate a personal computer and relevant software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day. This position is hybrid, with work divided between remote and on-site locations.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office

EOE STATEMENT: ACRS is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.