Director of Social Services

The Director of Social Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Support Independent Program, (SIL), Alameda Alliance, Drug Court, and CalWORKs!.

Qualifications:
• Licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Ph.D. with a minimum of five years’ post licensure experience.
• Minimum five years’ post licensure experience in substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, or related social services experience, including a minimum of three years supervisory experience working in a community mental health or dual diagnosis program.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as a member of the Agency’s Management Team with reporting responsibilities on an as needed basis with the Executive Team.
• Must effectively and efficiently time manage by being highly organized, able to prioritize, plan, delegate and communicate consistently.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule in accordance with program and management needs.
• Strong written and oral skills to meet Agency expectations of high quality in the areas of service delivery, program structure and employee relations.
• Consistent review and modification of program development including policies, procedures and action plans in order to meet and/or exceed requirements outlined in Exhibit A, audits or accreditation as it pertains to Medi-Cal, CARF, and Agency requirements.
• Must have valid California Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable by the Agency’s insurance company and is required to utilize one’s personal or Agency automobile to transport clients.

Essential Functions/Skills:
• Provides clinical consultation services to management and staff to optimize client and program functioning
• Familiarize with the Agency E.H.R. system, and implement templates across all program areas that meet Agency and accreditation requirements
• Nurture an environment where staffing can reduce paper use to become paper-free with the utilization of the E.H.R.
• Verify consistency, accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness in all direct service billing functions.
• Liaise with the Director of Healthcare Services and prescribing providers in case consultation/collaboration and administrative or operation needs for the programs.
• Prepares budgetary recommendations that meet program goals and provide for effective management of Agency resources.