Top Behavioral Health Executive plans and directs all aspects of a healthcare organization's behavioral health function. Develops and implements the strategic vision, service offerings, and operations of the behavioral health department. Being a Top Behavioral Health Executive collaborates with other clinical specialties to ensure behavioral health services align and integrate with organizational objectives. Provides comprehensive and current knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to provide up-to-date and effective practices. Additionally, Top Behavioral Health Executive establishes training programs for all levels of staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Top Behavioral Health Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Behavioral Health Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Providing comprehensive interdisciplinary services to clients with mental health, substance or alcohol abuse and co-occurring disorders. Responsible for conducting initial assessments, evaluations and interpretation in developing appropriate interventions and/or treatment/recovery plan for client through individual or group therapy plans. An understanding in the concepts related to cultural components, medical and social factors influencing the lives of persons who are suffering from substance or alcohol abuse and mental health issues as well as how it affects families. Knowledge and experience in clinical interviewing practices and procedures; working with diverse mental health issues including trauma, ability to effectively communicate the goals of the treatment program to clients, maintain effective relationships with community organizations and agencies, addictions screening and generate referrals as required. Facilitate effective interpersonal relationships with clients, families and community in maximizing continued interest while keeping professional boundaries. Skills in organizing, planning, and facilitating support/therapy groups. Ability to complete accurate documentation such as but limited to, comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, correspondences, group therapy notes, and all other required documentation per the established policies, procedures and requirements related to client electronic medical record keeping.
Job qualification
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related Human Services field with ability to obtain licensure required. Preferably NYS licensed LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC with 1-2 years supervised working experience. Or a combination of degree with CASAC-T or CASAC with 2-3 years direct clinical field supervision. Candidate must have ability to work with all ages, possess knowledge of the counseling process to meet the needs of awareness of family systems, brief therapy techniques, and treatment of substance abuse/dependence, family violence, and sexual abuse. Experience working within managed care system helpful. Valid NYS driver’s license required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.48 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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