Manager- Behavioral Health

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.

Requirements

• Counselor specializing in Alcohol and Drug Abuse credentialed from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor specializing in Prevention credentialed from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor specializing in Mental Health credentialed from the New York Board of Mental Health Practitioners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Psychologist credentialed from the New York Board of Psychology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• 3 years of experience required.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience required.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and an effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which support the strategic plan and vision.
• Assesses quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services.
• Oversees performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management.
• Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED