Job Description

The Clinical Area Manager serves as a Behavioral Health Manager and will be responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, defining standards for quality patient care, managing and developing field Behavioral Health clinicians, training new staff and providing leadership to our Behavioral Health team.

Qualifications

A doctorate degree (PsyD or PhD) in Psychology and a current license (or eligible to be licensed) as a Psychologist in the state in which you will be practicing. Board licensed in state(s) of practice. An HSPP is preferred in applicable states.

Responsibilities

Monitoring Behavioral Health clinical documentation compliance

Development and appraisal of staff

Developing and implementing policies and procedures

Facility visits that may entail quality assurance assessment, marketing, productivity, coverage, and service recovery

Coverage of area buildings as needed

Facility staff education and training

Contribute to performance reviews and quality improvement plans

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Uncapped income potential through productivity bonus

Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K‘

Employee Only’ medical premiums are 100% company paid

Annual CME/CEU reimbursement up to $1,500

In-house CME-CEU credit offerings (ANCC accredited)

60-day new-hire training program

Four (4) weeks paid time off

Seven (7) paid holidays

State licensing reimbursement

Company provided medical malpractice insurance

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact humanresources@guidestareldercare.com for more information. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in working with the geriatric population, have a passion for neurobehavioral science, and a desire to make a difference in a population struggling with dementia and other neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, click on the “apply now” button to forward your resume or contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com for more information. 

WHAT MAKES US GREAT

At GuideStar Eldercare, we provide onsite psychiatric, neurologic and psychological care for patients with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders in Long Term Care Facilities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our shared patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity.

Led by CEO/Founder, Dr. Steven Posar, our innovative care does not end with patient diagnosis and treatment. We work with long-term care facilities on complex medical management issues and regulatory compliance that help facilities establish and maintain high standards of care and compliance.

GuideStar is recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System, reliably providing a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care known as the 4Ms Framework. In addition, GuideStar presented innovative research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in 2018 and 2020.

GuideStar Eldercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.