ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
Looking for meaningful work in a vibrant outpatient community practice?
Why Lincoln Community Health Center?
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
Provides direct clinical services. Works closely with the Director of Behavioral Health to assist with the direction, coordination and administration of the activities of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Department. Assists in the oversight of clinical treatment for patients referred to the BHS, including planning, developing, and implementing of social work and mental health services with attention to patient, community, and Health Center needs, staffing, and operational efficiency. Assures that good standards of practice are met, in accordance with local (LCHC) and national guidelines (including HRSA, JCAHO and DHHS MHDDSAS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Considerable knowledge of human behavior including the impact of psychosocial stressors on behavior and well-defined diagnostic skills and knowledge of the standard modalities of treatment of psychosocial, psychological, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders. Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
Ability to prepare reports in a professional manner and present same before group, or to serve as a facilitator or trainer for group experiences for patients, staff, and the public. Excellent writing and organizational skills to assist administrators in formulating policies and procedures and seek funding through grantsmanship. Full knowledge of legislative guidelines governing the delivery of mental health and social services.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Addictions Specialist; CCS preferred but can be obtained during employment.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in which at least one (1) year has been in a clinical setting (hospital or ambulatory health care facility). Experience with administrative, supervisory or consultant responsibility preferred.
Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.
Key requirements for any position are our "Core Values":
LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.