Behavioral Health Director jobs in Lincoln, NE

Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director OP Behavioral Health
  • Boys Town
  • Grand Island, NE OTHER
  • Oversee operations and staff of the Behavioral Health Clinic.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

    • Coordinates and is responsible for the development and implementation of outpatient behavioral health services and the operations of the Behavioral Health Clinic.

    • Ensures adherence to program policies and procedures and evaluates mechanisms to ensure consistency with the regulatory laws and standards.

    • Approves and oversees the development and establishment of additional clinical services provided by clinical staff.

    • Distributes referrals to clinical staff.

    • Manages the clinical and administrative functioning of the Behavioral Health Clinic to include hiring, performance evaluations and management of clinical staff.

    • Provides direct care services to families and youth referred for services including clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy.

    • Collaborates with area pediatricians to pursue integrated behavioral health services.

    • Markets outpatient services to pediatricians, schools, or other service agencies to establish and maintain a referral base.

    • Works closely with Boys Town personnel to monitor and support administrative processes e.g., hiring, provider credentialing, budgeting, billing, etc.  

    • Provides clinical training as designated to other Boys Town personnel as needed.

    • Completes necessary documentation pertaining to the clinical services provided in a timely manner.

    • Reviews and signs clinical documentation generated by doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows and others as required in a timely manner.

    • Provides supervision to doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, staff psychologists and others in the Behavioral Health Clinic as required.

    • Trains doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, staff psychologists, and others to provide behavioral pediatric services to children and families for the Behavioral Health Clinic as needed.

    • Works closely with Boys Town personnel, to design clinical interventions for significant behavior problems upon request.

    • Pursues ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology and behavioral pediatrics.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of psychology, mental illness, deficiency and deterioration.

    • Skill in performing difficult and complex testing, evaluation, diagnosis and therapy.

    • Thorough knowledge of psychology and treatment options available to patients and ability to apply psychological principles to therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups, and families.

    • Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

    • Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.

    • High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

    • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from administrator and staff to health care professionals.

    • Ability to communicate with at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

    • Demonstrated self-awareness, objectivity, and a strong desire to help others.

    • Ability to design and complete department studies, evaluation, projects, and behavioral research, providing leadership and direction.

    • Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team.

    • Possess strong data analysis skills and knowledge of related computer systems.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology or related field required.

    • Licensed Psychologist or Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of employment and listed as a provider in the National Register of Health Care Providers required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral experience preferred including progressive leadership directing complex mental health services and overseeing work of clinicians preferred.

    • Experience and training in behavioral pediatrics preferred.

    Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

    At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

    About Boys Town:

    Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

    Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

    This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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Behavioral Health Program Director
  • Brodstone Healthcare
  • Superior, NE FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Program Director is responsible for the outpatient behavioral health treatment services delivered by the Thrive Department. The Director will work with Brodstone lea...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Nurse
  • The Bridge Behavioral Health
  • Lincoln, NE FULL_TIME
  • Behavioral Health Nurse LPN $24-30/hour, RN $36-40/hour With a $500 Hiring Bonus!* *Ask for details. Click here to meet Dave Dermann, Intervention Nurse and Board Member of The Bridge Behavioral Healt...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
  • Boys Town
  • Grand Island, NE FULL_TIME
  • Oversee operations and staff of the Behavioral Health Clinic.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Coordinates and is responsible for the development and implementation of outpatient behavioral health servi...
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Director of Nursing Behavioral Health Services - Reception and Treatment Ce
  • Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
  • Lincoln, NE FULL_TIME
  • Location:Lincoln Job PostingHiring Rate:$40.94Classification Salary Range:$39.00 - $58.50Job Posting:JR2023-00002166 Director of Nursing Behavioral Health Services - Reception and Treatment Center (Op...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Mental Health Tech
  • Integrated Behavioral Health Services
  • Lincoln, NE PART_TIME
  • Saturday - 2nd Shift - 3PM to 11PMroles and responsibilitiesCo-coordinate, plan and participate in responsibilities to meet program and program participant needs; facilitate tasks and projects through...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Manager
  • The Harbor Senior Care
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Description Job Description The Harbor Senior Care Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Memory C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst Director
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Greenwood, NE
  • If where you work matters to you, this Behavioral Health organization will be the right place for your career to blossom...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Tax, Trust & Estate - Senior Family Dynamics Specialist
  • Charles Schwab
  • Waterloo, NE
  • Position Type: Regular Your Opportunity At Schwab, youre empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative th...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Tax, Trust & Estate - Senior Family Dynamics Specialist
  • Charles Schwab
  • Elkhorn, NE
  • Position Type: Regular Your Opportunity At Schwab, youre empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative th...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Assessment Specialist - PLMHP Required
  • Apace, formerly Region V Services
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision of the Director of Quality and Ethics, the Behaviora...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...
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