Director of Behavioral Health

SALARY
$77,300 - $179,480

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for creating a cohesive behavioral health department that uses the model of integrated care of behavioral health services in a primary care environment.  The Behavioral Health Director is also responsible for establishing the strategic direction and day-to-day management of a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Lead and oversee the adequacy, appropriateness, and quality of care and implement orientation, supervision, and staff performance to ensure high standards of client and agency results for the integrated behavioral health care program.
• Develops, recommends and implements new or revised policies, standards and procedures; monitors policies and procedures for compliance and quality standards.
• Participates as a member of HJAHC’s executive team in the review, development and implementation of policies and procedures for carrying out the goals and objectives of HJAHC.
• Assures that the behavioral health and case management department operate on the basis of sound administrative, fiscal and quality management principles within available financial resources.
• Identifies program-wide administrative, operational and service delivery problems; plans, develops, recommends, implements, and evaluate solutions.
• Reviews legislative changes for impact on existing programs; advises the Chief Medical Officer on policy and legislative matters concerning behavioral health services.
• Develop regularly scheduled program reports for stakeholders.
• Build linkages with local, county and state government, community providers and partners.
• Assist with the development of public relations and communication strategies to support program goals and enhance community awareness.
• Keep accurate and detailed records.
• Other duties as identified by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Ensures that behavioral health and case management staff receive appropriate oversight and supervision according to licensing requirements and State and Federal regulations

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by Chief Medical Officer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduated from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Doctor of Psychology preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience required, preferably in a community-based urban setting. Program Management and Grants Management experience is required.  Minimum three years in a supervisory/leadership capacity.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
 

• Licensure required; LCSW or Licensed Psychologist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO’s)
 

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to have compassion and empathy towards different types of people regardless of race, sex, age, socio-economic class and/or sexual orientation.
• Ability to work in a professional, confidential, and collaborative capacity.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to listen and effectively understand the needs of the SBIRT team members and to develop creative measures to resolve issues and/or concerns that may adversely impact the team dynamic.
• Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality, contract management and program administration regulations.
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles.
• Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of strength based modalities and evidence based practices and commitment to adherence to such as appropriate.
• Knowledge of Substance Abuse Disorders and experience working in Mental Health.
• Excellent computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and Internet Explorer.
• Excellent time management skills in order to multi-task, manage schedules and appointment and meet deadlines. 
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends may be required.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment.  The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting.  This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.