Assistant Director of Adult SMI Services chez Jewish Family & Children's Service

Assistant Director of Adult SMI Case Management: this role provides ongoing administrative oversight and clinical supervision to foster a solution and strengths-based orientation to assist case management staff in effectively addressing the client and family’s ongoing service needs. Demonstrates a positive strengths-based attitude of teamwork and shared leadership.  

• Responsible for assisting in the overall work and performance of the case management programs.
• Assist in implementing and overseeing the Intensive Care Coordination/Case Management for adults with serious mental illness and/or adults who are court-ordered for treatment.
• Provides ongoing support and recommendations for facility improvements and upgrades as needed.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Team and provides leadership in implementing the JFCS strategic plan.
• Provides programming directed at expanding the continuum of services as indicated by community and client needs.
• Provides clinical collaboration to coordinate services with other involved agencies, such as Adult Probation and Parole Departments, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Arizona Long Term Care, and other providers.
• Participates in assigned JFCS and job-related committees, including those organized by the Regional Behavioral Health Authority/Health Plans.
• Serves as liaison to Behavioral Health/Integrated Health and other community partners as appropriate.

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• Associate License conferred by the AZBBHE (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT) required.  
• Demonstrated experience supervising clinical behavioral health and primary care staff.
• Notable supervisory experience within an integrated and/or behavioral health clinic
• AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without restriction(s)

About JFCS:

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.