What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director Behavioral Health position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Health & Human Svcs
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Unified Clinics
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1542P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
H
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Oversees a comprehensive full-service behavioral health clinic, integrating clinical oversight with robust business operations leadership.
Major Duties
- Leads and supervises clinical staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, training and professional development.
- Provides strategic leadership for clinical and business operations, and serves as a liaison between clinic, patients, families, community partners and other University leadership.
- Develops, implements and monitors business strategies to create clinic growth, operational efficiencies and financial stability.
- Coordinates the clinical budget with other responsible team members.
- Coordinates and optimizes billing, coding, and insurance verification to maximize clinic revenue and compliance.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation and legal requirements, maintaining policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Collaborates with executive leadership to develop goals, new programs, and pursue funding opportunities.
- Manages relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinates optimization of electronic health records.
- Maintains a clinical caseload, providing evidence-based assessments and treatment with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
- Clinical supervision experience.
- Business operations in healthcare experience.
- Proficient in evidence-based therapeutic approach for behavioral health and substance use.
- Leadership experience.
- Budget management experience.
- Licensure as Master-level Psychologist/Counselor in the State of Michigan.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Terminal position ends 12/31/2026 with potential of being extended.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.