Manager of Behavioral Health

Arkansas Children's Hospital • 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 position is accountable for the daily operations of a multi-provider service and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical management activities and staff.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Behavioral Health department. It is designated as safety sensitive. 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

• Provides leadership, management, direction, training, and guidance for staff and day-to-day clinic or service operations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and rules of accrediting bodies by monitoring service and facility operations and programs and initiating required changes or improvements.
• Uses project management skills to establish and maintain project timelines, monitor progress, and recommend innovative alternative solutions to problems that improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of direct reports to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
• Manages performance by assessing competency and providing constructive feedback for annual performance evaluations.
• Models professional growth and continuous development by participating in professional seminars, workshops, and affiliations and keeping abreast of trends in the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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