Manager of Behavioral Health

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Manager of Behavioral Health collaborates with the leadership team of assigned patient care areas to align patient care delivery goals and objectives with strategic business and financial objectives. The role is accountable for the daily operations of a multi-provider service and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical management activities and staff. This position is full-time and works the day shift. It is designated as safety sensitive; current users of medical marijuana are not eligible. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccines are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or GED; alternatively, seven years of experience in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated readiness through prior leadership experience, or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of progressively responsible leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, direction, training, and guidance for staff and day-to-day clinic or service operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and with accrediting-body requirements by monitoring service and facility operations and programs and initiating necessary changes or improvements.
• Use project management skills to establish and maintain project timelines, monitor progress, and recommend innovative alternatives to problems to improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Hire, direct, coach, and monitor direct reports to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
• Assess competency and provide constructive feedback for annual performance evaluations.
• Model professional growth and continuous development by participating in professional seminars, workshops, and affiliations and staying current with trends in the field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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