DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED HEALTH

The Director of Integrated Health, under the administrative direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, chairs, plans, and participates in the agencies affiliated leadership teams, committees, and work groups to ensure that the department’s clinical standards are met and the agency/prepaid inpatient health provider (PIHP) mission is carried out. This employee supervises, coaches, mentors, and evaluates program managers and supervisors, promotes staff’s management skills, advises regarding personnel issues, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of clinical programs and operations, and develops processes and/or implements best practice models to address weaknesses. The Director of Integrated Health provides vital resources to managers, supervisors and staff pertaining to the fiscal/budget, equipment, integrated health facilities, general support services, and agency specific updates/information; In addition, they will communicate essential information to internal and external stakeholders and perform related work activities as required. The Director of Integrated Health also works closely with our community partners and chairs/co-chairs integrated meetings to ensure optimal collaboration.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Possess an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND be licensed by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse AND have at least ten (10) years of administrative experience working for a mental health or human service agency.
OR
Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public or Mental Health Administration, Nursing, or a clinical discipline associated with mental health AND have appropriate licensure where applicable through the State of Michigan such as an RN, LLBSW, or LLBSW AND have at least seven (7) years of experience working in a clinical or administrative capacity for a mental health or human service agency.
OR
Possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public or Mental Health Administration, Nursing, or a clinical discipline associated with mental health AND have at least five (5) years of experience working in an administrative capacity with a mental health or human service agency;
2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required
1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class generally works in the offices of the HealthWest, although travel to other County locations and out of the County travel may be required.

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