Behavioral Health Director

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Job description

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Serves as the primary liaison between the organization and other organizations in the mental health continuum
(e.g., hospital, community case management, practitioners, community homes, etc.). Establishes community
linkages and partnerships. Oversees operations and provide clinical support to the Behavioral Health team. Works
with the CCO to establish overall direction and strategic initiatives for the organization’s Behavioral Health
Services.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Salary Range: $126k/yr - $150k/yr
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Builds, sustains and oversees the Behavioral Health Services department.
 Provides clinical expertise, oversight, initiative, leadership and programmatic consultation to department.
 Directs the day-to-day operations of the program and implements programmatic and administrative policies
and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.
 Works as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the organization in the
community.
 Oversees quality assurance and auditing of the programs and services delivered including program content,
customer satisfaction, clinical care, documentation, and outcome measurement.
 Coordinates the development of training, resources, and linkages and offers to both internal and community
partners.
 Collaborates with team members to ensure coordination between cross functional services and
clinical/administrative activities of impact.
 Ensures all federal, state, local regulatory requirements are met and all behavioral health operations are in
compliance with clinical guidelines, licensure and contractual regulations.
 Promotes health equity by increasing the accessibility of services to groups who have historically faced
barriers to service access.

Qualifications:
 Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work Licensed Psychologist/Psychiarist

  • Director level role
  • Full benefits
  • Build a team

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