Behavioral Health Director (Psychiatrist)

TCC Health • Chautauqua, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Director (Psychiatrist) is responsible for all aspects of managing the Behavioral Health Department. This includes overseeing patient treatment, developing staffing standards to ensure adequate credentials and patient care needs, preparing and monitoring the department budget, and collaborating with other departments and agencies for efficiency. The role also requires staying current on behavioral health services based on need assessments and financial considerations.

Requirements

• Doctoral level degree in Psychiatry
• Licensed to practice in New York State
• At least 4 years' full time paid experience in clinical management in an OMH Licensed or FQHC setting.
• Experience in an integrated behavioral health model and NYS Art 28, 31 and 32 regulations
• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Microsoft Office and computer knowledge needed
• Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads behavioral health program within integrated medical setting, responsible for overall program planning and coordination with other clinical areas
• Recruits, supervises and evaluates the performance of clinical personnel
• Monitors patient utilization and behavioral staff productivity to insure timely patient access to services, as well as cost efficient services
• Participate in external committees/ workgroups that increase organization presence, obtain needed information and enhances reputation.
• Establishes and coordinates services with Nassau University Medical Center to ensure clinical integration and the continuity of care for the Health Center's patients
• Review clinical notes.
• Maintains a panel of patients as duties will allow
• Maintain current knowledge of all the regulations pertaining to Behavioral Health Programs
• Review policies and procedure to insure compliance.
• Insure evaluations and professional development plans are completed on time.
• Insure staff is provided sufficient opportunities for internal and external training
• Oversee Behavioral Health internship program
• Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing Behavioral Health educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
• $10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year
• 403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
• Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
• 4 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)
• 6 Holidays off
• New hire onboarding and extensive training
• Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree