DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Director of Behavioral Health to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility. 

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Director of Behavioral Health listed below. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of behavioral health services within the organization. This includes oversight of clinical operations, program development, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and budget management. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services that align with organizational goals and community needs for an integrated care model within the Primary Care/Medical Home

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

   Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or related field

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear and Active Florida State License as mandated by the Florida Board
• 5–10 years in behavioral health or clinical services, with at least 3–5 years in leadership or program management. 
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, nurses).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement behavioral health programs, manage budgets, and oversee compliance.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, integrated care models, and data-driven quality improvement within a healthcare or community-based behavioral health setting.
• Excellent collaboration skills required for community relationship building
• Knowledge of federal or state regulations or laws impacting behavioral health services and the corresponding program development
• Communicate effectively in writing, including the preparation of administrative, technical, and statistical reports.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of behavioral conditions
• Proficiency in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record software
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex operations

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide leadership, direction, and direct oversight of the department, in collaboration with the executive team and directors of other departments.
• Maintains continuity in seeing patients on a regular basis
• Participates and performs annual reviews for behavioral health staff
• Integrates behavioral health services, in its entirety amongst other departments
• A member of the team that ensures compliance with the Standards for AAAHC, HRSA and other regulatory bodies, as appropriate.
• Participates in developing policies and protocols related to behavioral health
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavior modification programs and/or treatment and intervention programs including group treatment to improve health outcomes
• Collaborates with other providers on difficult cases, to plan and coordinate treatment. Additionally, assists in developing the integrated care model within the scope of primary care
•  Ensure provision of Behavioral Health services to patients in a safe environment through the management and training of Behavioral Health staff
• Serves on leadership committees, as determined by the executive team
•  Perform other related duties as assigned
• Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee.  These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention.  It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team.  The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Responsible for oversight of the administration of the procedures related to the provision of supervision, crisis emergency management, quality, and evaluation of services provided
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside organizations to improve quality, patient satisfaction, and expand the program.
• Ensure productivity measures of the department is met
• Ensure quality measures within the department is met
• Responsible for provider retention/recruitment