Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Behavioral Health will develop, implement, facilitate, continuously assess, and improve the standardization and integration of Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Disorder clinical workflows and processes within primary care. The Director is responsible for supervising Clinical staff as well as providing direct care, ensuring the highest quality of services for our patients.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Program management and collaboration with departments to ensure continuity of care and access to services
- Providing Training and onboarding of staff as well as facilitating ongoing in-service education
- Representing the Health Center regarding Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse disorder issues to external agencies and community partners, establishing ongoing relationships with supported referral services. This may include educational forums and speaking engagements.
- Overseeing department fiscal management, participation in preparation and monitoring of annual budget, utilization review, credentialing and documentation.
Masters Degree in a BH or Clinical Discipline and licensure (LICSW, LMHC, NP, RN) with LICSW strongly preferred. 3 years + clinical or behavioral health and substance abuse disorder program management. Demonstrated leadership abilities, working within an inter-disciplinary team.
