Clinical Regional Director, East Bay

Job Type

Full-time

Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage - and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services - Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties - Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa - across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Director exercises management responsibility for overall functioning and performance of the organization relating to clinical program, and public policy activities. Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the organization in support of mission, policies, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and the Board of Directors.

The Regional Director must be a licensed LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist.

Directs and manages the implementation of the operating and program plan to meet the short and long-term objectives of Side by Side. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, functions as an Agency officer in external relations with major public stakeholders. Responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation and maintenance of an operational program infrastructure for achieving the organization's objectives.

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $120,000 to $143,000 depending on years of experience.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees)
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match after one year of employment
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
• Pet Insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

Strategic and Annual Planning

• Assists with the formulation and development of the long-term vision and business development strategic plans (i.e., business plan and long-range forecasts).
• Manage the development and implementation of the annual operating and program plan to ensure that the operating strategies and tactics necessary to support the organization's mission are implemented effectively.
• Collaborates in the development of the annual review, analysis, and reporting of the organization's strategic plans, implementation progress, and achievements for the CEO, Board of Directors, and management and staff.
• Regularly perform an analysis of operational performance and recommend strategies for improvement.

Finance and Administration

• Works with the Director of Financial Services to develop, communicate and execute financial strategies to achieve business development, operational, and financial goals of the organization.
• Work with the Director of Financial Services to ensure program directors maintain appropriate internal controls, environments, systems, and policies and procedures to ensure resources are strategically leveraged to support the organization's mission.
• Maintain effective communication and budget management processes with department managers to focus on revenue attainment and/or cost containment.
• With the Director of Financial Services, prepares integrated operational and financial analysis reports for the CEO and to track and report the effective and efficient deployment of resources in support of the objectives of the organization.
• With the Director of Financial Services, performs yearly analyses to examine operational efficiency and recommend improvements to improve the cost effectiveness of service delivery.

Administration and Leadership

• Through policies, through establishment of standards, and by example, foster an environment of learning, teamwork, and cooperation throughout the organization.
• Direct the implementation of an effective and efficient organizational Performance Measurement Plan to ensure the highest quality of clinical and support services and promote a climate of continuous improvement and learning.
• Develop the operational infrastructure for supporting quality and effective service delivery to our clients and payers.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to direct reports.
• Manage the annual planning for departments, updating strategic plans and coordinating programming and administrative plans to insure short and long-term objectives are met.
• Develops systems, policies, and processes needed to manage the organization's current activities and its projected growth.
• Acts with authority and responsibility on behalf of the CEO as may be required.

Communication and Community Outreach

• Ensure effective and efficient procedures and processes are in place to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization.
• Represent SHS to various constituencies such as SHS auxiliaries, donors, and government agencies as required to promote the achievement of the organization's mission.
• At the direction of the CEO, develop and maintain strong and effective community alliances with appropriate constituents such as city and county government officials, medical professionals, social service agencies, police, school administrators, community groups, associations, and businesses in support of the achievement of the organizations' mission.
• Assist the Director of Development and Communication, develop and execute public awareness campaigns to promote a positive community image, raise awareness of community need, and educate the community.

Program Services Development

• Research new market opportunities, assist in the development of appropriate strategies, and ensure operational supports are in place to achieve the organization's growth targets.
• Assist the CEO and DPPD to source, negotiate, and operationalize new programs and services.
• Direct internal organizational changes and new initiatives in program development.
• Assist in grant proposal initiatives to ensure fit with strategic plans and adequate operational resource for achieving objectives.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a licensed LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Minimum 5 years of management experience
• Housing and Community Care Licensing (CCL) experience preferred
• Experience with county contractor oversight and negotiation
• Operational and programmatic experience managing a non-profit organization
• Minimum 5 years of working in an organization serving vulnerable children, youth, and families preferred
• Ability to drive, a valid California driver's license, personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SBS's insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance
• Able to clear criminal background check with Dept. of Justice and FBI via fingerprinting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
• Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator.
• Regularly required to talk and hear in person or by telephone.
• Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor.
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs.

Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary Description

$120,000 to $143,000 annual salary; DOE

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