Director of Mental Health Services

` Job Description

Director of Mental Health Services

Department: George C. Simmons, Counseling and Support Center

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, (40 hours weekly)

Salary: $80,000 – 90,000 per year.

Position Summary:

The Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for overseeing all the operational and

program activities of Baden Street Settlement’s Mental Health Services program. This includes an Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic serving approximately 200 Adult clients. The Director is a member of the agency’s Executive Leadership team and must be a strong, hands-on manager, supervising a staff of approximately 10 individuals (Clinical and Support staff).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day clinical and fiscal operations of Mental Health Services, including the

timely submissions of required regulatory documentation, reports and licensing credentials.

• Supervise clinical and administrative staff, including consulting with clinical staff on cases

when appropriate.

• Work in conjunction with the agency’s Chief Financial Officer to oversee the billing operations

of the mental health clinic.

• Ensure compliance with all state and local regulations, including compliance with the New

York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations.

• Review the current business model and developing strategies for the expansion of operations

and services.

• Oversee Department involvement in City and State initiatives

• Perform managerial audits to ensure quality assurance.

• Recruit and hire clinical and administrative staff.

• Define, measure, and evaluate program performance data.

• Create continuous improvement based on performance data.

• Train, supervise and motivate others to engage in appropriate performance management

activities.

• Evaluate staff performance and identify areas of training needed. Collaborate with internal

departments and external agencies to facilitate training.

• Receive referrals for service and oversee assignment of cases to clinical staff.

• Facilitate clinical case conferences.

• Oversee the maintenance of the Clinical Policies and Procedures manual.

• Arrange for in-service training to clinical staff.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director.

Report to Baden’s Board of Directors as needed.

Qualifications:

• LCSW or PhD in Psychology and New York State Licensure

• Five (5) plus years of management and supervisory experience

• Demonstrated experience with Article 31 mental health clinics and OMH rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated experience with Article 31 mental health clinic billing procedures and

regulations

• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with referral sources, local

governments, funding sources, families and local communities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent management abilities

• Unquestioned personal and professional integrity

• Innovative and analytic problem-solving abilities

• A dedicated work ethic

• Excellent computer skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Must be able to be cleared with all background check required by NYS OMH to include OCFS, Fingerprint check, and Staff Exclusion List.

Baden Street Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14605 (Required)

Work Location: In person