Director of Behavioral Health

Director of Behavioral Health

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for providing clinical expertise in behavioral health treatment to the organization, as well as systems coordination between mental health and chemical dependency provider systems. Responsible for the development and review of programs and projects within the organization to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services to our members. Provides leadership, policy and program direction to Behavioral health team including Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services. The Director of Behavioral Health is a member of Clients Administrative Council (AC) which performs the duties of the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As such, the Director of Behavioral Health duties and responsibilities go beyond the core Behavioral Health activities and include the duties and responsibilities of a CEO.

Essential Duties:

• Serves on GOBHI (Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc.) director’s board.
• Represents Client as a member of the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs (AOCMHP)
• Monitor Mental Health Subcontracts.
• Keep current on legislative rules.
• Filter and distribute information from the state.
• Coordinate/develop bi-annual plans.
• Must have the ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, clients and other agencies.

Team and Organizational:

• Serve as a resource to the community on behavioral health topics and issues.
• Ability to facilitate team/individual development through training, coaching, and group facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of Managed Care.
• Provide coaching and training on specific job responsibilities.
• State Representation for DD, A&D and MH.
• Supports DD Program Manager in oversight activities of local DD provider organizations.
• Designate examiners, investigators and QMHPs.
• Oversee Implementation of Mental Health Authority.
• Contribute strategically at the CEO level along with the rest of AC.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Negotiation and consensus building skills.
• Program development, management, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex health and behavioral health data.
• Understanding of utilization management concepts and strategies.
• Multidisciplinary collaborative skills.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with experts in behavioral health field.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with confidentiality laws pertaining to mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in behavioral, social, health science, special education, public administration, or human service administration.
• Minimum five years experience in human services programs, two of which are in community mental health and intellectual and developmental disability and two of which are program managerial experience in human services.
• Experience, training, and ability to manage a community mental health and developmental disability program.
• Licensure required.

For immediate consideration, please send us your resume and cover letter for review.

“Careers and companies flourish when staff, clients, and candidates truly believe in the mission, know the role they play, and humbly reflect, evaluate, and act for the best interest of the communities served”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Licensure is required; what license do you hold?

Experience:

• community MH management and developmental : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $135,000