GVI Clinical Administrator

This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #100223-MUAH06-350700

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Introduction

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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Summary Statement

This position reports to the Group Violence Intervention, Deputy Director of Support and Outreach, and is responsible for planning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating clinical services and programs to ensure delivery of quality services, and protection of clients/families' rights. The incumbent develops and establishes inter-agency relationships regionally and statewide regarding issues related to behavioral health services and community resources needed to help participants overcome barriers to success. Work includes developing, coordinating, monitoring, and administering case management functions for outpatient, psychiatric emergency, and special population services at multiple sites throughout the state. The incumbent acts as liaison between the various centers and other public and private mental health and human service agencies.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Develops, recommends, and oversees the implementation and application of clinical policies and procedures.
  • Provides direct technical guidance and supervision to program supervisors and staff through weekly individual supervision.
  • Oversees the application of policies relating to quality assurance regarding programs, services, clients/patients' rights.
  • Acts as liaison between centers and various public and private care agencies regarding program and service delivery issues.
  • Resolves operational and service delivery issues as necessary.
  • Provides 24/7 on-call response as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for GVI Clinical Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  • Master’s degree in behavioral health related field; MSW preferred
  • Active Delaware clinical licensure: ability to bill Medicaid preferred
  • Ten years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
  • Ten years experience of direct clinical practice in mental health and/or substance abuse intervention
  • 5 years experience working with high-risk re-entry population in a home-based or community-based setting.
  • Applicants with lived experience encouraged to apply
  • 5 years experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short- and long-range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
  • 2 years experience in developing policies and procedures.
  • 5 years experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.