Manager of Behavioral Health (S0407)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

7d•$85,197 - $92,082•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for the operation and management of assigned behavioral health programs and may be called upon to provide expertise for organization policy or programming. The Behavioral Health Manager will oversee assigned program areas of operation and must be capable of independent action without losing sight of the fact that their actions at all times represent the policies, priorities, and values of Axis. The position requires a great deal of maturity, thorough knowledge of management dynamics, community relations abilities, and an understanding of the overall behavioral health systems involved in assigned service delivery lines.

Requirements

Graduate degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
Licensed or license eligible in the State of Colorado as LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PhD.
Minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
Organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to be self-directed.
Ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1 required.
Annual TB screening required.
De-escalation training required.
BLS certificate required.
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license.
Qualify for commercial vehicle insurance.
Maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AXIS insurance agency.
Occasional travel required.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Nice To Haves

LAC or CAS licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation and management of assigned behavioral health programs.
Provide expertise for organization policy or programming.
Oversee assigned program areas of operation.
Represent the policies, priorities, and values of Axis.
Utilize maturity, thorough knowledge of management dynamics, community relations abilities, and an understanding of the overall behavioral health systems involved in assigned service delivery lines.