Manager, Department of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice
About The Position
The Manager of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice role is intended for an existing provider who will shift a portion of their clinical time into administrative leadership (0.2 FTE). The Manager, in partnership with department leadership, is responsible for the vision, strategy, direction, and performance of various domains. In partnership with physician, nursing and operational leaders, the Manager, Advanced Practice Providers provides operational leadership and day-to-day management within the assigned behavioral health divisions. The manager ensures efficient workflow, high-quality patient care delivery, and effective coordination of advanced practice provider services while supporting the strategic initiatives established by department leadership.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing or equivalent master's level education as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
- 2 years as an actively practicing APP
- Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or equivalent from licensing board in the State of Texas
- Or Active PA License and Active PA board certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in related field of specialty
- Previous management and/or leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between practicing Advanced Practice Provider (APP) staff and supervising physician
- Serve as a liaison between APP staff and Medical Staff Office for credentialing and privileging
- Collaborate with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice
- Partners with the Director, Department of Behavioral Health Advance Practice for alignment with Departmental goals
- Management of all Department of Behavioral Health advanced practitioners including but not limited to:
- Ensuring all licensure and certifications are active
- Appropriate credentialing for scope of practice for all APPs
- Conflict resolution
- Coordinates the specific orientations and training for employees, which may include, but is not limited to:
- Initial unit-based, job specific competencies
- Computer Based Learning modules
- Clinic specific testing
- Assisting with preceptors/mentors training and assignments
- Conducting annual needs assessments
- Documenting and maintaining educational requirements for clinic staff
- Fosters collaborative working relationships with physicians, management, and clinical staff across departments to enhance care coordination and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and promotes professional development initiatives to strengthen staff competencies and support continuous learning.
- Drives continuous performance improvement among all APPs in clinical practice while recognizing and building upon current achievements
- Maintains staff and/or clinic schedule as indicated
- Participates in regular staff rounding
- Participates and completes yearly evaluation for all APP staff as assigned by the Director, Department of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice
- Oversee daily operations and workflow of APPs within assigned surgical specialty areas
- Oversees department protocols and ensures employees follow these protocols for patient treatment
- Analyzes job design, work processes, and workflow to identify improvement opportunities; implements changes that enhance departmental effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency while advancing organizational objectives
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support the Department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
