Director of School-Based Services

Behavioral Health Services North Inc•Morrisonville, NY

About The Position

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! Our Director of School Based Services provides clinical and administrative oversight to all School-Based Clinical Services to foster client growth and program advancement through the integration of a continuum of services. Maintains quality of care, cost-effective, and efficient practices to promote the well-being of the individuals served and the organization across all counties served. This position may be based at either Center for Well-Being location in Morrisonville, NY or Queensbury, NY. Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Requirements

A NYSED Mental Health Licensed Professional (LMHC, or LCSW) preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ healthcare experience required
Minimum of 3years’of supervisory experience required
Strong communication and organizational skills
Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation for local/regional travel

Responsibilities

Translates strategy into growth opportunities
Ensures that operations meet or exceed financial targets and compliance standards
Ensures that all provider’s productivity levels meet or exceed the annual defined productivity standard; ensuring that that corrective action plans are implemented promptly and consistently if/when necessary
Communicates clearly and professionally with local schools on performance, needs and solutions
Completes quarterly site visits to schools in all counties served by BHSN with potential for additional sites.
Directs the administration of the school-based sites and ensures adherence to all deliverables and reporting requirements under the regulations
Facilitates the integration of clinical and administrative evidenced-based practices throughout the continuum of services
Ensures coordination of care between organizational programs/services with community partners
Evaluates and documents the quality and efficiency of programs; identifies areas for improvement; directs implementation of changes
Assists in the development and implementation of organizational objectives in relation to clinical services
Develops, recommends, and administers organizational policies and procedures
Develops and coordinates program expansion efforts into new services and sites, as needed
Delivers direct clinical care and clinical supervision as necessary
Maintains compliant programming in accordance with BHSN policies and NYS/federal regulatory standards
Develops and implements cost improvement projects through operational efficiencies
Develops and supports census development strategies
Develop criteria for evaluating quality and effectiveness of programs and services
Supports continuous improvement culture; participates in quality management activities
Leads and mentors team members, facilitates the creation of a culture that motivates employees
Serves on internal and external committees, boards, workgroups, etc., to further the objectives of this position and the Agency
Assumes the role of project director on grant endeavors
Additional duties as assigned