Assistant Director, School Based Services (Central Missouri)

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director, School Based Services

Location: Central Missouri Region, work location negotiable

• Accepting candidates from across Central Missouri (Columbia, Boonville, Sedalia, California, Moberly, etc)

Department: School based services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director, School Based Services assists the Director in leading the School Based Services department. They supervise staff in meeting individual and program requirements, also assisting with identifying training needs and ensures procedures are followed properly.

Position Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Friendly and supportive work environment

• Flexible scheduling

• Professional development opportunities

• Recognition and reward programs

• Paid time off and holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the supervisors for the School-Based Services Department. May also supervise School-Based Support Specialists or Clinicians when needed by the department. Oversee productivity expectations for these providers/teams. Monitor program requirements and chart deficiencies.

• Provide ongoing training/coaching to staff. Provide guidance for and witness to HR issues such as interviewing for open positions, counseling and discipline, and leave.

• Identify training needs for staff, create training to meet needs, provide ongoing training to School-Based Services Department. Implement trainings in conjunction with the Education & Training Coordinator.

• Could provide licensure supervision for up to 3 PLPC and/or LMSW employees of the department if eligible under agency and state guidelines.

• Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of Burrell, cooperates with utilization review procedures, and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records Department.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree with extensive experience in mental health or a related field

• Licensed in Missouri as a Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLPC.

• Experience in working with youth and families.

• Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention, communication skills and family education methods.

• Extensive skills in child/adolescent observation and assessment. Extensive skills and knowledge in child/adolescent treatment planning and the ability to work with service provider's internal/external to the agency as well as families. Experience and knowledge of systems for providing family therapy.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.