Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery. As part of the Telecare family, La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 192-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older. Sign On/Relocation Bonus $7,000 Shifts Available: Full Time; Day Shift; Monday - Friday Wage range $118,995.46 - $147,000.20 - Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Administrator partners and coordinates with the Administrator to manage aspects of the day to day operations of the program. This involves actively overseeing quality assurance performance improvements, necessary staff development activities and clinical standards. The Assistance Administrator collaborates with all program departments, outside consultants, Ensures all regulatory requirements are met. In partnership with the Administrator, acts as the representative of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrate the company mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders * Plans, organizes, directs and controls clinical operations of the Program. Also, responsible for coordinating with the Administrator for the administrative functioning of the Program * Implements all Program policies and procedures through the appropriate assignment of duties to the administrative staff * Oversees clinical quality improvement activities of the Program, with the primary goal of ensuring effectiveness of client services * Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with State and local agency representatives. Actively participates in meeting customer needs and adapting to changing customer and community needs at all times. When necessary, partners with Administrator to act as liaison with State/ County customer and community partners * Assist Administrator in managing the Program within allocated budgetary parameters and collaborates in the development of the fiscal budget * Supervises Clinical Director, Director of Rehab and Director of Social Work and maintains supervisory authority over personnel assigned to the departments. Directs recruitment, employee selection, and, when necessary, disciplinary action within the Program * In Coordination with the Administrator, ensures that the Program is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and keeps informed about changes in regulations * Ensures compliance with Telecare's policies and procedures * Demonstrates an understanding of Telecare's stakeholders, including persons served, families, and customers in all interactions and conduct * Establishes the culture of the Program and creates initiatives that reinforce the culture * Must assist with restraint of clients in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Masters in Social Services with a valid and current license by the state of CA (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) * Two (2) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting * One (1) year of responsibility for supervision of professional staff and service delivery across an agency * Must understand community mental health services and psychiatric rehabilitation concepts and the Recovery Philosophy * A successful track record working with, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural populations and issues in urban settings are highly desirable * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment * All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply Bilingual Spanish is not a requirement, but it is a definite Plus. SKILLS * Knowledgeable about clinical quality and applicable program regulations * Good communication, team building and problem solving skills * Familiarity with psychiatric conditions and recovery principles * Good customer relations skills * Skilled at identifying and removing barriers to change PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend, and do simple and firm grasping occasionally. The position requires manual deviation, repetition, and dexterity and to occasionally drive. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.