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)
* This position includes .2 FTE clinical hours and travel to Neighborcare Health Clinics *
Purpose
The Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic and functional leadership for all behavioral health services at Neighborcare Health, including those within primary care, school-based and homeless/housing sites. The Director reports to the Chief Health Officer, is part of their leadership team, and partners with senior leaders and operational
leadership to set priorities, deploy resources and assure strategic goals are achieved. The Director is key to driving services, programs and partnerships toward reaching the intended outcomes and results in achieving Neighborcare’s Mission and its True North aspirations---100% access, zero health disparities.
Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18 days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program.
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Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.
About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/
About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.
Compensation
The wage range for this position is minimum salary of $122,275.00 up to $178,611.92 maximum salary
Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.
Union: No
Full job description will be provided during the interview process.
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