Assistant Director, School-Based Services (North Missouri)

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director, School-Based Services North

Location: North Missouri Region, work location negotiable

*Accepting candidates from across North Missouri

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 & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

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.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.