Behavioral Health Director jobs in Altus, OK

SUMMRY

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of complex program elements on behalf of Systems of Care (SOC) or the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures compliance with contractual agencies or legal requirements of program
• Works as liaison with community agencies and referral sources, representing Red Rock BHS and initiating strong cooperative linkage with possible resources; serves on outside committees when feasible
• Maintains safe environment for clients and co-workers by constant follow-up and communication with all agencies involved with treatment or service to client
• Attends community and special disposition meetings as required
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS)Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in on-going in-service training as well as pertinent external training
• Acts as role model in interpersonal relationships with staff and/or clients
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objective
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Supervises staff, makes recommendations concerning pay increases, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, hiring and firing; defines workloads with attention given to setting priorities and monitoring progress
• Oversees, manages, and maintains a balanced budget for the Red Rock BHS site, in connection with the Director of Youth Health Team/SOC
• Monitors ongoing program development by assessing clients’ needs and referral sources; evaluates program effectiveness, reviewing statistical data, caseloads, and staff performance
• Completes and assures completion by staff of all necessary paperwork, progress notes, special reports, and statistical data; meets quality management requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year experience in the Mental Health field
• Experience working with community resources
• Excellent verbal written communication skills
• Experience working with low income and minority clients with understanding of cultural diversity
• Must complete all in-service training requirements as well as special certification, or external training
• Driver’s License, transportation with current insurance verification and ability to travel extensively throughout covered area
• Must work a flexible schedule
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
• Two years of direct experience in Mental Health field preferred
• One year of direct experience in Systems of Care preferred
• Behavioral Health Case Management Certification preferred
• ODMHSAS Wrap 101 Training preferred
• One year of supervisory experience preferred

BENEFITS (Full-Time Staff Only)

• 95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Some Positions Qualify for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
• 403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
• Annual Professional Growth Funds
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-off
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.