Behavioral Health Services Supervisor

This position may be eligible for an internal referral bonus and/or hiring bonus.

Develops, implements, and monitors behavioral health services in the Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) division. Responsible for providing therapeutic services and intervention to enrolled children and families; and division staff. Ensures behavioral health perspectives, practices, and supports are embedded within the division’s policies and procedures. Provides training, supervision, and professional development to internal and external learners. Recruits and supervises interns pursuing a career in behavioral health, disabilities, or related fields. Develops relationships with CAPSLO programs and community partners that are able to provide behavioral health support to clients and staff. Represents CAPSLO in local and regional efforts to promote behavioral health in communities. Supports CAPSLO'S mission by providing behavioral health services and education to clients, the staff who serve them, and the community. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Human Development, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field (with emphasis in child and family studies).
• Must have three years of experience providing counseling or therapy. One year may be substituted with a year of providing therapeutic interventions. 
• Must have two years of experience working with children, ages 0-5, and their families to address behavioral health concerns.
• Must have 2 years of experience in administration, management, supervision, or monitoring in a behavioral health, medical, human services, or educational setting.
• Must have two years of experience in training. 
• Must possess the required licensure, education, training, experience, and/or certification to provide clinical supervision.
• Experience working with children with behavioral health and disabilities concerns preferred. 
• Certifications in specific evidence-based interventions and modalities preferred.
• Fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community is preferred, but not required.

As the Behavioral Health Supervisor you will:

• Provide therapeutic services and interventions to children, families, and staff across the division.
• Design and implement behavioral health service models in collaboration with internal teams and parents.
• Ensures services are comprehensive and address a wide range of needs and service recipients.
• Review and approve behavioral health plans; maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and funder requirements.
• Develop and oversee policies, procedures, tracking systems, and referral processes for behavioral health services.
• Manage data collection and reporting for internal use and funder requirements.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise behavioral health consultants; coordinate contracts and payments.
• Ensure confidentiality compliance and provide related training to staff and families.
• Develop and manage a behavioral health internship program, including curriculum, supervision, assessments, and recruitment.
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to support intern recruitment and development.
• Oversee fiscal documentation and collaborate with Finance and directors to ensure budgetary support and effective financial management.
• Coordinate ongoing staff development on behavioral health topics including evidence-based practices, crisis response, and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide staff with behavioral health resources and technical assistance on screening tools and assessments.
• Train staff on observation, referral processes, and identifying behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health & Disabilities Manager to support integrative practices and family engagement.
• Support families by interpreting behavioral health concerns, developing outreach materials, and respecting cultural traditions and healing practices.
• Ensure behavioral health education is integrated across all service areas (education, health, nutrition, PFCE, ERSEA).
• Participate in community assessments to identify behavioral health resources and professionals.
• Develop and train staff on monitoring, record-keeping, and reporting systems for behavioral health services.
• Track and report on children with behavioral health concerns; contribute to the annual Training and Technical Assistance Plan.
• Assist in planning and conducting annual contract monitoring reviews; use data to improve services.
• Participate in team meetings to update and implement policies and procedures.
• Support the Behavioral Health & Disabilities Manager in building and maintaining community partnerships and MOUs.
• Help develop a Health Services Advisory Committee and maintain a county-specific behavioral health resource database.
• Network internally and externally to enhance resource knowledge, build relationships, and promote CAPSLO’s programs.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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