What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Behavioral Health position at Community Health Center?
The Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Health Center’s behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) services. The Director is responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated, patient-centered behavioral health program that advances the Health Center’s mission and meets the needs of the communities it serves.
The Director will lead program development, implement evidence-based practices, monitor performance metrics, and support compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Day-to-day tasks include clinical oversight, case review, staff mentoring, community resource partnership development, and participation in leadership meetings to continue to integrate behavioral health into the broader care model. Additionally, will promote innovation in behavioral health delivery, including same-day access, brief interventions, tele behavioral health, group services and collaborative care.
The role also includes supporting strategic planning, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance access, outcomes, and patient experience.
Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral health, or another related clinical discipline with appropriate licensure in MA. Minimum of 5 years of progressive behavioral health experience
- Proven leadership experience managing clinical teams, with strong organizational, supervisory, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with integrated care models, quality improvement initiatives, and use of EPIC electronic health records strongly preferred.