Supervisor of Behavioral Health Therapy

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

1d•$33 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required.
Graduate Degree required - Masters, PsyD or PhD.
Minimum of 4 years of human-service related experience required.
LPC or LCSW required.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Project coordinator and leading continuous quality and process improvement initiatives for Behavioral Health.
Redesigning processes and practices in Behavioral Health to create exceptional timeliness, operational efficiencies, and tactical collaboration among all Behavioral Health services.
Directing the allied health professional teams that provide authorization of services, utilization review, and therapy services for Behavioral Health patients in Outpatient and Community based services.
Provides guidance to team members as they navigate patient concerns through teaching, good communication, and trust building behaviors.
Utilizes relationship building skills through rounding to provide training and coaching to team members on how to effectively connect with patients.
Uses patient feedback to create innovative ideas to meet patient needs.
Ensures team members have pertinent information to educate patients on procedures and processes.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members, leadership, and community providers.
Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members.
Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and timely feedback.
Collaborates with leaders and other team members for positive experiences for patients.
Has a deep knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments.
Implements treatment plan using best practice modalities and interventions to obtain optimal patient outcomes.
Establishes and maintains control of violent patients, defends self and others against violent assaults, and reacts appropriately during a psychiatric crisis.
Continues professional development and assumes responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.