Job Objective:

Epic Health Partners is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to provide the leadership to effectively grow the Behavioral Health Services by ensuring clinical excellence, operating efficiency, and financial strength.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the local administrative, clinical, financial, and employee relation functions
• Maintain an effective organizational team and motivate staff to accomplish objectives
• Provide overall management for behavioral health programs
• Review, analyze, maintain, communicate, and improve the policies related to the array of behavioral health services
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet compliance (State and Federal) accreditation requirements
• Implement evidence-based practices for clinical quality assurance
• Demonstrate measured outcomes to management and external stakeholders related to processes, marketing, and clinical effectiveness
• Represent the agency to external stakeholders including other state agencies, provider groups and professional boards, demonstrating efficient knowledge of programs and services offered
• Monitor state and Medicaid regulations to effectively ensure adherence to guidelines and implement changes accordingly
• Oversight of agency training and supervision
• Manage several projects efficiently
• Manage office hours and resources needs as it relates to program and agency functionality
• Monitor utilization of service authorizations from Managed Care Organizations for service delivery
• Track budget and track quarterly financials
• Complete payroll for site and monitor monthly purchase orders
• Lead and participate in staff meetings as schedule
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge necessary to provide leadership within the organization
• Ability to read and implement regulatory standards and ensure staff is knowledgeable
• Skills to communicate effectively with professionals verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively supervise direct staff
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to effectively review financials and make suggestions

Experienced and Professional Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business or psychology related field, preferred
• A minimum of three years experience of management/leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships in the community as well as community resources
• Critical thinking skills
• Preferred knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor, preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral health: 6 years (Preferred)
• budgeting and financial management: 6 years (Preferred)
• marketing and program development: 6 years (Preferred)
• management: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person