Community Health Alliance is looking for a Director of Behavioral Health. Join our talented team of healthcare providers that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.
We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more.
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.
Our team members enjoy benefits that include:
Competitive salary
100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 1st of month from date of hire.
Student Loan Repayment through the National Health Service Corp. With a score of 19, in almost all cases, repayment is awarded to our providers who enroll.
Continuing education benefit provided at 40 hours & $1800 per year
Professional Development benefit at 40 hours & $2,500 per year
Paid Time Off:
240 hours per year, equivalent to 30 days of PTO per year; 5 days paid sick leave, 5 days paid personal/float days, and 5 days paid continuing education; based on FTE status
7 paid holidays per year
CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match
100% License, registration, and certification reimbursement for most clinical staff
Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA.
Professional Experience/Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
Master's degree in nursing, psychology, social work, or other healthcare related field. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), possessing a current license to practice in the State of Nevada or eligibility for licensure in Nevada preferred. Must demonstrate experience working with culturally diverse populations. Experience in the management of ambulatory services and/or programs, managing and supervising of other behavioral health professionals. Experience working in and understanding a healthcare system. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of community mental, behavioral, and social health resources and their requirements.
Knowledge of psychosocial disorders and their effects on individuals, children, families, and the community.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they relate to the care and treatment of the mentally ill.
Knowledge of the essential functions, practices, and procedures of a behavioral health provider.
Knowledge of the delivery of community-based behavioral health programs.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines relative to the delivery of behavioral health services.
Skill in operating personal computers, utilizing work processing, databases, statistical and graphic presentations, and various general office equipment.
Ability to communicate and deal with diverse groups of people individually and in group settings.
Skill in investigating case situations and ability to present this information to the medical staff in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing, especially in crisis situations.
Skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, including the ability to read, interpret, and analyze data.
Ability to present information and represent CHA at relevant meetings, committees, conferences, or community organizations.
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.
Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.
Demonstrated effective managerial and administrative leadership of clinical operations.
Broad knowledge of modern health care administration practices and principles within a managed care environment.