Manager, Integrated Behavioral Health

Denver Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Manager, Integrated Behavioral Health to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department ACS-CHS Grants Funded Job Summary The Integrated Behavioral Health Manager, under general supervision, provides administrative, educational, and clinical oversight to employees and student learners in the Ambulatory Care Services Integrated Behavioral Health Division. Manager participates in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, productivity, grant writing and oversight, and other research as required to ensure sustainability of service delivery and daily operations. Manager participates in policy planning and implementation. Manager functions as the liaison with community partners and stakeholders both internal and external to the organization to further the goals of the Integrated Behavioral Health Division. The Manager engages in direct clinical service provision for patients as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and participates in supervision and teaching for licensed providers and student learners.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related human services degree. Required and Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Successful completion of coursework and examination for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist. Required
• LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required or LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required or PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• Extensive skills in business and leadership with demonstrated ability to collaborate and foster inter-organizational relationships and community partnerships.
• Ability to plan, develops, and implements organizational operational policies, strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term financial, operational, and strategic goals.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, budgets, financials, and reports.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance products, Joint Commission, HIPAA and 42 CFR compliance standards.
• Ability to effectively recruit develops, retain, and manage staff to include initiating corrective action plans as needed.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, particularly with regard to infant mental health services, including culturally informed, evidence-based therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk/crisis assessment.
• Knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
• Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting.
• Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting.
• Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, with ability to write grant proposals and other academic materials.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and incorporate it into practice.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and Visio.
• Proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates clinical service delivery and daily activities of employees in accordance with all Denver Health, state and federal regulations to include: the Joint Commission, HIPAA, 42 CFR, and all applicable mental health rules and regulations.
• Recruits, hires, onboards and administers disciplinary actions for all staff.
• Oversees scheduling, staffing, standard workflows, and assigns and reviews work.
• Provides administrative and clinical supervision to licensed providers and employees.
• Provides clinical supervision and/or reflective supervision in accordance with Healthy Steps national requirements.
• Sets performance expectations by communicating professional behavior, job expectations, and by maintaining, presenting, reviewing and updating employee job descriptions.
• Completes annual performance evaluations.
• Facilitates quality improvement initiatives, research and data collection, grant writing and oversight to ensure sustainability of relevant programs, including Healthy Steps.
• Actively contributes to all LEAN processes, and all Denver Health, department, and clinic performance improvement initiatives.
• Seeks out educational and training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge, shares knowledge with others.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager