Behavioral Health Supervisor

Brief Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop mental health services as an integral part of primary care and ensuring that these services meet regulatory guidelines by qualified providers.
• Provides group work treatment and social casework for patients and their families; serve as a member of the treatment team, working with other disciplines in diagnosing problems, formulating treatment plans and evaluating progress.
• Monitor mental health documentation and billing to ensure that revenue is maximized.
• Oversees the coordination, development and implementation of patient mental health (and or social service) treatment plans.
• Complete statistical and other reports as required by Betances Health Center.
• Develop, implement and oversees quality improvement activities related to Social Programs.
• Participate in grant writing.
• Provide clinical supervision to all behavioral Health staff.
• Oversee the administrative and clinical aspects of the: Mental Health programs.
• Staff supervision; education and training; implementation of programs, procedure and systems; program planning and development; monitor quality assurance to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of services.
• Oversees staff scheduling and coverage to ensure provision of social work/mental health services and patient access to care.
• Develops policies and procedures in consultation with Medical Director, Ensuring implementation and compliance with program and Betances’ policies.
• Develops, implements and maintains systems for data collection and statistical reporting.
• Assist with mediation, problem –solving and conflict resolution.
• Monitors patient satisfaction.
• Attend departmental/Center-wide meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• LCSW (with P or R category) and 3 to 5 years of experience in a medical or health related setting, working directly with HIV patients.
• Extensive knowledge of a psychodynamic treatment methodology, theory and principles of human behavior, social work theory and practice.
• Knowledge of the cultures and ethnic diversity of New York City’s population, particularly Hispanics and African Americans, and understanding of the special medical and psychosocial needs of patients living with HIV.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Must be assertive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer proficiency; EMR a plus
• Spanish speaking preferred.
  
  

Summary

The Behavioral Health Supervisor is responsible for providing concrete services and psychotherapeutic interventions for Betances Health Center patients and family members referred to mental health services by Betances medical providers. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will report to and be under the daily supervision of the Associate Medical Director.