Mgr-Behavioral Health Services

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the daily operations for behavioral health services. 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.

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

• Qualified candidates must hold an active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license and demonstrate strong communication skills, compassion, and a commitment to delivering high-quality behavioral health care.

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

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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