Behavioral Health Clinic Director (LMFT)

Behavioral Health Clinic Manager

Oversee the clinical management and functions of the clinic's behavioral health providers, consistent with corporate administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

Essential Functions of the Job

1. In coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager, ensure adequate staff with appropriate training in the clinic and exceptional customer service that provides quality health care.
2. In coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager, provide active leadership in building positive provider staff relations with all clinic personnel.
3. Work with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager to develop annual goals and objectives for clinic improvement.
4. Responsible for onboarding new providers at your clinic.
5. Maintain an active involvement in helping resolve providers/staff misunderstandings and disagreements working closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, BH Operations Manager and Human Resources.
6. Complete Annual Provider Staff Performance Reviews and PICAs working closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, BH Operations manager and Human Resources.
7. Maintain an active involvement in policy interpretations for provider staff.
8. Participate in BH provider and staff interviews for hiring behavioral health staff.
9. Work closely with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Director of Behavioral Health and BH Operations Manager to address quality improvement, patient flow, patient satisfaction and productivity issues that may arise and develop a plan for improvement.
10. Meet as determined with Behavioral Health leadership team to discuss standards of operations and patient care.
11. Take ownership in the clinic's peer review results by meeting with the Director of Behavioral Health and provider staff to look for opportunities for improving patient care.
12. Provide at minimum 0.8 FTE of direct patient care in addition to responsibilities and duties.
13. Perform other duties as required or assigned by Chief Behavioral Health Officer.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, compliance required courses, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as requested.
• May be asked to assist in providing supervision of interns under specification of license held.

Job Requirements

Education Required:

• Successful completion of graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field: Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at an accredited University or College.

Experience Required:

• Combination of education and 5 years of experience in a mental health setting as specified. Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required and completion of clinical training.

Certifications Required:

• LMFT issued by the state of California and a valid driver's license.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Works well with a team, and leads others by example and direction.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational Core Values.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Bi-lingual (English /Spanish speaking) and bi-cultural in therapeutic approach strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of using computers, phones, vehicles, copy machines and fax machines etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments within a large community health center and satellite clinics.
• Works well in multi-disciplinary setting.
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and documentation skills.
• Must write clearly and legibly.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment to include; Personal Computer, Software Systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Provide leadership coverage at assigned SYHealth clinics as needed.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends and attend meetings.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

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