Behavioral Health Director

Job Description

Position Summary
Lead the charge in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, where you will oversee operations and and our hospital partners, ensure we're always on the right side of regulations, inspire staff to reach their peak performance, and steer both financial and clinical operations with finesse.
QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, plus the appropriate licensure, with 3-5 years of clinical and supervisory experience.
• Alternatively, an MBA, business, nursing, or related degree with 5-10 years of leadership experience in mental health/substance abuse settings.
• Experience in hospital administration? That's a bonus!

Preferred Licensure

• LCSW, LPC, LPA, LCAS, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or similar credentials are preferred.

Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Quality Oversight (25%)

• Keep us in check with state, federal, Medicaid/Medicare, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure we stick to agency policies and uphold professional standards.

Financial Management (20%)

• Be the budgetary guru, ensuring expenses are kept in line.
• Help craft a budget that works for everyone.
• Boost efficiency among the team.

Staff Leadership & Supervision (20%)

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate our stellar staff.
• Provide feedback and handle any disciplinary actions with care

Clinical Oversight & Training (15%)

• Offer or coordinate clinical supervision for the treatment team.
• Organize staff training and ongoing education.
• Support best practices in patient care.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance (15%)

• Ensure documentation is timely and accurate.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain regulatory compliance.

Other Duties (5%)

• Take on additional responsibilities as they come up. Adventure awaits!

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making prowess.
• Leadership and team-building skills that inspire.
• Mastery of budget and operational management.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to navigate any storm.
• The ability to balance clinical care with business operations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• High ethical and professional standards.

Work Environment

• Enjoy the comfort of an office-based setting.
• Occasional travel for meetings or trainings-pack your bags!
• Minimal physical demands, just light lifting up to 10 lbs.

Meet Your Recruiter

Christine Addesso