LPS Program Manager (Baldwin Park)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Highly skilled clinical practitioner who demonstrates active self-awareness, maintains impeccable boundaries and can manage stressful situations. Possesses crisis communication and clinical stabilization techniques consistent with the agency's trauma informed care philosophy.

Practice consistent with code of ethics related to safeguarding individual's rights, using temporary psychiatric holds as the last means of intervention to ensure the individual's safety. Ensure the successful resolution of a psychiatric emergency including closing the feedback loop with the caregiver/family and treatment team on what to expect after the crisis has been resolved.

Available to respond to all crisis calls from the FRC division during business hours and after hours, 24 hours/5 days per week, and provide phone coordination and clinical support to staff. Provide in-person crisis response and LPS assessment to all clients in FRC as well as FSP/WRAPAROUND clients, 24 hours up to 5 days a week, including weekends.

Complete LPS (5585, 5150) hold application as needed. Complete all applicable DMH documentation and submit within the 24-hour timeline. Attend and participate in FRC meetings, including FRC management meetings, FSP, and Wraparound meetings as needed.

Coordinate and facilitate LPS updates for FRC Leadership. Consult with clinical and supervisory staff to ensure continuity of care. Ensure documentation and reporting meets the contract and organization's standards of clinical and Wraparound fidelity, accuracy, and timeliness.

Practices consistent with the agency's expectations around child abuse/neglect reporting, HIPAA, and ethical and professional standards. Provide Wraparound and FSP Therapists weekly clinical individual and clinical group supervision, which includes signing off on clinical hours.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES:

Doctorate or Master's Degree in a mental health-related field plus three years of experience in a crisis-oriented program (FSP, Wraparound, residential, or similar program). Must be licensed and registered with the BBS or Board of Psychology. Two-year post-licensure preferred.

Knowledge of DMH paperwork, coordinated services, and rehabilitative MHS in California is highly preferred. LPS certified preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. LCSW preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage crises and provide leadership to staff during crisis situations. Valid California driver's license, driving record, and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier.