As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.
Why work for us?
- Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Generous number of vacation days per year
- A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
- Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
- 403(B) plan with company matching
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Clinical Manager-IBH who:
The Clinical Manager for Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is like that of a Clinical Manager role in the Behavioral Health department and reports directly to the Senior Director of Behavioral Health. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Manager is to oversee the treatment of patients with emotional, mental and psychological disorders in the “mild-moderate” system of care, through the clinical and logistic direction of behavioral health services offered in the community health centers. The Clinical Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, as well as to consult and triage with the Licensed CHC Therapists, psychiatry providers, and primary care providers for optimal patient care. The Clinical Manager leads and directs the work of others and performs a wide variety of tasks in which a wide degree of latitude and creativity is expected.
Essential Functions:
- Patient Flow Management: Assist in organizing and managing patient flow in integrated "mild-moderate" level of care settings, ensuring the efficient delivery of behavioral health services across CHCs.
- Clinical Supervision: Under the guidance of the Director of Behavioral Health, provide senior-level clinical supervision of licensed Behavioral Health Providers (BHPs) to maintain compliance with county, state, contract, The Joint Commission, and Clinica Sierra Vista standards.
- Direct Client Care: Maintain 1-2 clinic days to provide direct client care as needed for peer review, during staff shortages, or as directed by the Director of Behavioral Health Integration.
- Promote Vision and Mission: Advocate for the vision and mission of Clinica Sierra Vista's Behavioral Health department both internally and externally.
- Clinical Quality Oversight: Ensure the veracity and excellence of clinical work performed by staff, including the timely documentation of services.
- Outcome Measure Reporting: Oversee integrated reports for behavioral health outcome measures to track and improve patient care.
- Environment Management: Ensure a safe, clean, informative, and welcoming environment for clients receiving behavioral health services in integrated settings.
- Communication with Director of Operations – BH Integration: Report any operational or clinical issues related to integration efforts to the Director of Operations – BH Integration.
- Collaboration with Other Directors: Work closely with other department directors to sustain, promote, and expand programs and services.
- Strategic Planning and Meetings: Participate in strategic planning and facilitate departmental meetings as needed.
- Staff Training: Organize and present trainings on behavioral health services and processes to staff and community health center partners.
- Policy Compliance: Adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista and Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
- Confidentiality: Always maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.
- Kern and Fresno Teams: Assist with oversight and support of both Kern and Fresno integrated teams.
- Employee Evaluations: Conduct introductory and annual employee reviews, complete competency assessments, and provide constructive feedback to support professional development and organizational goals.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications:
- Licensure: Requires a master's degree and at least 2 years post-licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or licensed clinical psychologist.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem Solving and Organizational Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills.
- Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word processing, and other computer software applications.
Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- At least two years of post-licensure experience as an LCSW, LMFT, or licensed clinical psychologist
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and other computer software applications
What We Do
Clinica Sierra Vista, a non-profit corporation, was created to provide health care to poor, migrant farmworkers who harvest the lush agricultural fields in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Today, Clinica Sierra Vista serves a geographically dispersed, low-moderate-fixed income, ethnically diverse, frontier-rural-urban-migrant-homeless patient population. It has grown to be one of the largest comprehensive migrant/community health center systems in the state.
