Assistant Director of Adult Community Services

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director of Adult Community Services

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as the Assistant Director of Adult Community Services, where you will play a vital role in enhancing community mental health. This position offers the opportunity to lead and support community-based teams, ensuring they meet productivity expectations while providing trauma-informed care. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives through therapy and community education. We are looking for a dedicated leader with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

In this role, you will supervise team supervisors, provide ongoing training, and carry a limited caseload to deliver individual, group, and family therapy. You will also participate in emergency services and contribute to staff development activities, ensuring that our team is well-equipped to meet the needs of our clients.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the supervisors of the community-based teams and oversee productivity expectations.
• Present educational material to promote community understanding of mental health and enhance community response to mental health problems.
• Carry a limited caseload to provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
• Respond to all Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review procedures.
• Identify training needs for case management staff and provide ongoing training to the Adult Services Department.
• Participate in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.
• Participate in staffing of clients to identify problems and establish treatment goals.
• Address management needs such as data collection, program evaluation, and maintenance of contracts for services.
• Perform other special functions as assigned or deemed necessary by the department.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current Missouri license (Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PLCSW, or PLPC) – Required
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field – Required
• Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention, communication skills, and family system methods.
• Extensive skills in adult behavior and assessment.
• Extensive skills and knowledge in adult treatment planning and the ability to work with service providers, both internally and externally to the agency.
• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Additional Qualifications:

• Centerstone requires drivers of licensed company vehicles and those using their own vehicles for business purposes to have the appropriate driver’s license, insurance coverage, and meet the auto liability carrier’s driver’s criteria.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills via telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Must have a willingness to lead by example and to reflect on and further develop leadership qualities.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

Keywords: Assistant Director, Behavioral Health Leadership, Community Mental Health, Adult Services, Clinical Supervisor, LPC, LCSW, Crisis Intervention, Program Management, Mental Health Services

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.