Director of Behavioral Health

Job Description:

The Director of Behavioral Health (Director) is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic, and personnel activities for Behavioral Health Services. The Director develops, plans, and oversees the administration of a range of services for those with behavioral health conditions. This includes establishing, meeting, and continuously monitoring program goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives of Community Health Alliance (CHA). Working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and industry professionals, activities will be coordinated to ensure the provision of a high level of care that operates within an efficient cost structure, with a focus on continuous quality improvement of systems and processes. Current evidence-based practices and guidelines will be utilized to ensure predictable and measurable outcomes. The Director interprets the impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation. The Director ensures integration of ethical standards and core values into all aspects of the program. The Director manages complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Behavioral Health Services. The Director acts as a consultant to the Chief Medical Office and other Executive Leadership regarding behavioral healthcare and works with other key staff in areas of quality improvement, grants management, strategic planning, research, and other duties as indicated. #Indeed

A licensed psychologist is preferred for this role. When appropriately licensed, the Director is responsible for conducting, interpreting, and overseeing psychological evaluations and assessments that are restricted by law, regulation, or professional standards to licensed psychologists, and ensuring these services are delivered in compliance with all applicable requirements.

Essential Functions:

· Supervise behavioral health staff and collaborate with community referral sources.

· Collaborate with the CMO and Executive Team in the supervision of behavioral health staff, referral resources, and multidisciplinary care teams to support diagnostic evaluation, including psychological assessment when appropriate, and development of comprehensive behavioral health treatment plans.

· Develop and implement comprehensive evidence-based substance abuse treatment programs and interventions. This may include training, tracking outcomes, collecting and reporting data, and establishing community partnerships to treat substance abuse issues, with particular attention to the uninsured and those who lack financial means to pay for their treatment.

· Work in partnership with CFO, Quality Improvement Director, Pharmacy Director, CMO, CDO to coordinate behavioral healthcare programs that include policy and procedures, implementation, and training.

· Lead or coordinate comprehensive, organized, and documented training on behavioral health topics organization wide. Activities can take place in the form of in-services, lunch and learn, or more intensive and interactive trainings.

· Continually assess all behavioral health services, identify problems, utilize data, and propose innovative approaches for solutions and improvements.

· Serve as a representative of Behavioral Health Services to facilitate shared interests and improve relationships between internal and external parties.

· Effectively and efficiently allocate resources based on patient volume, space availability, budget constraints, and program priorities.

· When licensed as a psychologist, conduct, interpret, and oversee psychological assessments, testing, and diagnostic evaluations that require psychologist licensure under Nevada law and applicable professional standards. Ensure assessment services meet clinical, ethical, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of community mental, behavioral, and social health resources and their requirements.

2. Knowledge of psychosocial disorders and their effects on individuals, children, families, and the community.

3. Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they relate to the care and treatment of the mentally ill.

4. Knowledge of the essential functions, practices, and procedures of a behavioral health provider.

5. Knowledge of the delivery of community-based behavioral health programs.

6. Knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines relative to the delivery of behavioral health services.

7. Skill in operating personal computers, utilizing work processing, databases, statistical and graphic presentations, and various general office equipment.

8. Ability to communicate and deal with diverse groups of people individually and in group settings.

9. Skill in investigating case situations and ability to present this information to the medical staff in a clear and concise manner.

10. Skill in organizing and prioritizing, especially in crisis situations.

11. Skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, including the ability to read, interpret, and analyze data.

12. Ability to present information and represent CHA at relevant meetings, committees, conferences, or community organizations.

13. Ability to supervise other behavioral healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with all regulations and adherence to all industry and organizational policies and procedures, to ensure clinical quality and eligible reimbursement.

14. Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

15. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.

17. Demonstrated effective managerial and administrative leadership of clinical operations.

18. Broad knowledge of modern health care administration practices and principles within a managed care environment.

19. Knowledge of psychological testing, assessment methodologies, diagnostic formulation, and applicable regulatory requirements governing psychological practice.

20. Ability to interpret and integrate psychological assessment findings into treatment planning, program development, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary care.

Education and Experience: Master's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or another healthcare-related field required. Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology and licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Nevada (or eligibility for Nevada licensure) is preferred and strongly desired due to the position’s responsibility for psychological assessments and evaluations that require psychologist licensure. Candidates holding other independently licensed behavioral health credentials may be considered based on qualifications and experience.

When serving in the capacity of a licensed psychologist, the Director will be responsible for conducting, interpreting, and supervising psychological assessments, testing, and evaluations that require psychologist licensure.

Must demonstrate experience working with culturally diverse populations. Experience managing ambulatory services and/or programs and supervising behavioral health professionals is required. Experience working within and understanding healthcare systems is required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred