Specialty Behavioral Health Manager

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC•Phoenix, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Behavioral Health Manager manages the Specialty Behavioral Health Program. Is responsible for the supervision, recruitment, training, and development of Specialty Behavioral Health Team Members. EXPECTATIONS Every Adelante Leader will strive to maximize the performance and contribution of each team member to Adelante Healthcare and the community that we serve every day. Leaders will set clear performance expectations, provide on-going feedback and coaching to improve results and outcomes and provide regular performance evaluations. Leaders are also expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and model for all other employees the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence. OUR CORE VALUES Compassion Excellence Integrity Learning Respect Sustainability

Requirements

Master's degree in the Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Social Work) with three (3) years of directly related experience is desired
Computer literacy is required
Certification or certification eligibility as an LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., or Ph.D. is required.
Leadership/Management experience preferred
Holds active Supervision Certificate and is an AZBBHE approved clinical supervisor
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Working knowledge of CMS/AHCCCS guidelines and regulations
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Ability to provide the BH staff with clinical support
Should be comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills.
Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment
Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
Valid Arizona driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of community health care experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support to the specialty behavioral health team.
Is an active clinical member of the Behavioral Health team and is able to provide direct patient care as business needs require
Maintain all credentials and privileging requirements of an active Behavioral Health Provider
Ensure the effective integration of specialty behavioral health care with primary care
Provide and document supervision of behavioral health team members in need of clinical hours for licensure
Identifies, shares and implements best practices related to primary care-behavioral health integration
Ensure compliance with state and behavioral health plan requirements
Support the development and implementation of training activities related to specialty behavioral health
Work closely with quality, Population health staff, Clinic Operations staff to facilitate the collection, reporting and presentation of program data
Run reports to gather data for the department and measure staff productivity
Maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and clients
Comply with Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action Plan and other applicable employment laws and regulations in the supervision of staff
Does chart review for quality of care
Organize a peer review process for the specialty behavioral health team
Ensure the behavioral health program is in compliance with clinical and legal obligations
All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system.
Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.
All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements.
Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.