Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives

4 days ago

Oakland, California, United States Oakland Unified School District Full time
Job Title: Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives

Join the Oakland Unified School District as we seek a highly skilled and dedicated Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives to lead our efforts in promoting positive school climates and providing essential behavioral health services to our students and families.

Job Summary:

The Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives will be responsible for developing and implementing district-wide frameworks and programs that promote positive conditions for learning and remove barriers to learning. This includes identifying and facilitating the implementation of effective District-wide frameworks and programs that promote positive conditions for learning and remove barriers to learning, including school-based behavioral health services, violence prevention programs, restorative justice, positive behavioral intervention and support, services for foster, homeless, refugee, and migrant students, and crisis response services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement district-wide frameworks and programs that promote positive conditions for learning and remove barriers to learning.
  • Identify and facilitate the implementation of effective District-wide frameworks and programs that promote positive conditions for learning and remove barriers to learning, including school-based behavioral health services, violence prevention programs, restorative justice, positive behavioral intervention and support, services for foster, homeless, refugee, and migrant students, and crisis response services.
  • Lead the development and implementation of a continuum of restorative justice practices and protocols in collaboration with school sites, community partners, and other District departments.
  • Develop and implement a district-wide violence prevention platform including bully prevention, conflict mediation, and trauma-informed practices to prevent violence, reduce victimization, and promote healing on school campuses.
  • Supervise the delivery of transitional student and family services including entitlements and assistance for homeless, foster, migrant and asylee students and families.
  • Supervise, train, coach and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
  • Host trainings and collaborative sessions to share best practices and disseminate knowledge.
  • Identify and leverage available funding to sustain and expand behavioral health initiatives.
  • Oversee and monitor programs, services, and grants to ensure fiscal compliance.
Requirements:
  • A Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Five years experience in program management, and three years experience in direct counseling with a diverse population of students and families within an urban school setting.
  • Experience developing and facilitating community partnerships.
  • Experience in providing training and professional development to adult learners.
  • Experience and training in restorative justice practices.
  • Knowledge and experience in developing and supervising behavioral health and violence prevention programs and providers.
  • Demonstrated success in program planning/management activities furthering school success, student achievement, and positive child, youth, and family development.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist License or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License.
  • Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences six-hour supervision training certification (or obtain within 60 days of hire date).
  • Valid California Driver's License.
  • Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
Working Conditions:

Office and school environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; flexible schedule; constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

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