Behavioral Health Manager at St. Paul's Senior Services in San Diego, California

Job Description:

St. Paul’s Senior Services is excited to announce an amazing opportunity to be part of San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. 

Job Summary: 

Under the supervision of St Paul’s PACE Operations Director, the Behavioral Health Program Manager develops plans, organizes, implements, and monitors the functions of St. Paul’s PACE Behavioral Health (BH) direct care services. This position provides oversight of BH programming and quality of care at all St. Paul’s PACE centers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: development of behavioral health services program for all St. Paul’s PACE participants; developing systems for referrals, authorizations and oversight of behavioral health utilization and quality of care of contracted providers; collaboration with St. Paul’s PACE Interdisciplinary team on participant BH needs; development of behavioral health care coordination systems; development of behavioral health crisis management techniques; training on BH interventions for PACE staff; supervision of PACE BH staff; participation in the care coordination and care management activities of St. Paul’s PACE; and, assessment, care planning, treatment, teaching and counseling to participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives.


 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, LCSW or Doctorate in Psychology


 

Required Experience:

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  A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing behavioral health services to older adults. A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing direct care services to older adults with mental health and substance use disorders. Experience providing behavioral health consultative services including development of behavior support plans. Experience with BH program development and implementation. Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people. Previous supervisory experience of professional BH staff.
  

Preferred Experience:

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  Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, residential care or community based setting
  


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  Required Certifications/Licensures:
  


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  State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or
  


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  State of California Licensed Psychologist
  


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  Current California Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance and consistent and reliable usage of a personal motor vehicle required.
  

Other Requirements:

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  Work experience with individuals who have mental health and/or substance use disorder issues.
  


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  Clear and effective verbal/written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
  

St. Paul’s Benefits:

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  Health, dental, vision, life
  


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  Paid time off (PTO)
  


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  Education reimbursement
  


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  St. Paul's is a qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
  


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  403(b) with match
  


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  Child care available
  


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  Employee referral bonuses
  


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  Upward mobility!
  

 

St. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, and in compliance with the California Department of Public Health, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated, and boosted, to prevent COVID-19.  If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department.

You Make Us Who We Are!

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.  You matter!

 

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.


 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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