Mgr-Behavioral Health Services

SSM HealthMO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Manages the daily operations for behavioral health services. This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm. Preferred candidates must have a background in behavioral health, be motivated to support a team going through a lot of change. Needs to be open to process improvement and gives/receives constructive feedback.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
  • Five years' experience
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.
  • Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

  • Background in behavioral health
  • Motivated to support a team going through a lot of change
  • Open to process improvement
  • Gives/receives constructive feedback

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which support the strategic plan and vision.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Assesses quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
  • Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
  • Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations.
  • Participates in direct delivery of care depending on patient census.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
  • Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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