Director of Behavioral Health in California

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to enhance the quality of life for the organization's clients. The DBH oversees the leadership of Program Coordinators and the development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within the outpatient services.

Responsibilities:

1. Establish appropriate quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities.

2. Ensure the establishment of continuous improvement protocols in mental health and addiction services, and monitor ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care.

3. Collaborate on planning for new program initiatives and oversee efforts to obtain new funding, ensuring the...

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and has the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, to include mental health services, to improve quality of life for U.S.VETS clients. The DBH is responsible for overall leadership of the Program Coordinators, development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies provided within U.S.VETS outpatient services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for U.S.VETS

§  Assures that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use outpatient care

§  Plans, oversees, and collaborates...