Buckelew Programs Inc · 18 hours ago
TEAM LEADER
Novato, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expBuckelew Programs Inc is focused on making a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing mental health and substance use challenges. The Team Leader will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with clinical and operational standards within the Residential Support Services team.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal HealthProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Maintain and manage data within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; generate reports and ensure documentation accuracy
Support program management in daily facility operations including staffing and program goal alignment
Assist with financial oversight; monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to budget and financial controls
Support both clinical and administrative documentation processes
Review and ensure accuracy of staff timecards for processing
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and supervising staff and volunteers (where applicable)
Provide leadership through team oversight, corrective action plans, and regular performance evaluations
Support schedule planning and participate in the on-call rotation
Facilitate weekly team, individual, and all-staff meetings
Monitor staff productivity and adherence to agency billing standards
Assist in managing referrals, intakes, and discharges
Guide staff in developing and implementing client treatment plans using psychosocial rehabilitation practices
Meet monthly documentation standards and maintain timely progress notes in EHR systems
Deliver case management services including care coordination, treatment planning, family/provider engagement, and referral management
Provide crisis intervention and management as needed
Conduct periodic audits of client charts and ensure ongoing compliance with HIPAA, Medi-Cal, and contractual standards
Identify and connect clients with community resources to enhance their program experience
Ensure services meet clinical and operational standards, including DHCS and Medi-Cal documentation guidelines
Maintain compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual standards, including Community Care Licensing (CCL), CARF, etc
Support adherence to health and safety regulations and policies
Participate in internal and external audits and chart reviews
Assist in obtaining and maintaining safe and sanitary housing according to local housing authority and fire district regulations
Conduct regular housing inspections and follow up on maintenance needs and vendor coordination
Support positive relationships with landlords, owners, and neighborhoods
Ensure facilities are in compliance with Medi-Cal, DHCS, and CCL standards
Qualification
Required
Must meet Medi-Cal criteria for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist: Associate degree with 6+ years' experience in mental health as a specialist in physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment, OR Bachelor's degree with 4+ years' experience in those fields, OR Master's degree with 2+ years' related experience
Minimum one year of supervisory experience, ideally in a behavioral health setting
Understanding of family and group dynamics is required
For roles in CCL-licensed facilities: successful completion of a 40-hour Adult Residential Facility Initial Certification within 12 months of hire and maintenance of certification thereafter
Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with professionalism and good judgment
Demonstrated interest in working with individuals with behavioral health disabilities
Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level
Skilled in database management and navigating multiple EHR systems
Strong oral and written communication skills
Positive team player with strong interpersonal abilities
Valid California driver's license, insurable driving record, and a personal vehicle with current insurance required
Intermittent Activities: Stretching, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 30 lbs
Extended Activities: Driving, standing, sitting, typing, writing
Preferred
Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use preferred
Company
Buckelew Programs Inc
Founded in 1970, Buckelew Programs is North Bay's largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Healthy Petaluma
2024-02-13Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Chris Kughn, LMFT
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Frost, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Recent News
The North Bay Business Journal
2022-02-18
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