Behavioral Services Director - SLCPD

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About the Position:

Help us shape the future of behavioral health services in the Salt Lake City Police Department in this brand-new position! Candidates with a master’s degree in health care management, psychology, social work, public health, or similar field and eight (8) to ten (10) years of management experience in a related field are encouraged to apply! Read more about the minimum requirements for each level below. This is a senior-level management position in a fast-paced work environment, requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills, the exercise of independent judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

This is a full-time position working during regular business hours. This position is not eligible for a remote working schedule.

About the Team:

Founded in 1851, the Salt Lake City Police Department is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the western United States. The department has over 700 employees performing a multitude of functions, like law enforcement, social work, record keeping, and administration. This position supervises the social work, peer support, and wellness teams, which provides behavioral and mental health services for employees and community members alike.

This position will be open for four (4) weeks and is scheduled to close at EOD Monday, 10/7/2024 unless it is deemed necessary to leave open. Early application submittal is encouraged.

Position Salary Range:

$107,010 - $144,778

The market rate for this position is $125,894/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with and stays up to date on all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and ethical guidelines.

• Strategizes, develops, implements, and monitors additional programs, procedures, or processes to meet the ongoing needs of the department and community.

• Oversees all documentation and systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.

• Manages budget.

• May contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting in collaboration with senior management.

• Establishes departmental policies, procedures and best practices.

• Supervises and provides direction to the Wellness, Peer Support, and social work programs.

• Establishes staffing requirements and participates in the hiring, evaluation, disciplinary, and termination processes as needed.

• Makes recommendations to the Chief or Deputy Chief about ongoing behavioral health issues and concerns.

• Represents the department in various committees and groups in the community and acts as a bridge between the department and external stakeholders, such as City officials, other governmental agencies, and other behavioral health organizations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Health Care Management, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or similar field from an accredited college or university and eight (8) to ten (10) years of management experience in a related field. Experience should include supervision of staff, budgeting, and/or program planning.

• Understanding and experience with HIPPA requirements and records management protocols / requirements and some familiarity with GRAMA requests and release of information.

• Possession of valid state driver license or Utah driving privilege card.

• Possesses strong evaluation skills, excellent professional written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with multiple community organizations (e.g., Law Enforcement, Road Home, Family Justice Center, Schools, Hospitals, Volunteers of America (VOA), and Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST)).

• Fluent in oral and written Spanish communication.

• Two or more years of social work case management.

• Clinical licensure (such as Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City and department policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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Police

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