Director of Behavioral Health
Description
The Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic, operational, administrative, and clinical leadership for Fenway Health's Behavioral Health Department, a multidisciplinary department of more than 60 staff within a Federally Qualified Health Center. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Director is accountable for the overall performance of the Behavioral Health Department, including outpatient behavioral health, integrated behavioral health, psychiatry operations, clinical education and training, and the Violence Recovery Program. The Director partners closely with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health and other clinical leaders to ensure high-quality, equitable, patient-centered behavioral health services that support Fenway Health's mission and strategic priorities. The Director serves as a member of Fenway Health's Leadership Committee and is responsible for departmental strategy, operations, workforce development, financial stewardship, quality improvement, and clinical integration across the organization.
Representative Duties
- Provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Behavioral Health Department
- Provides leadership and direction for all Behavioral Health programs and services
- Directly supervises the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Manager of Outpatient Behavioral Health, Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health, Manager of Clinical Training and Education, Violence Recovery Program leadership, and other assigned department managers and supervisors
- Promotes integration of Behavioral Health services with Primary Care, Public Health, Nursing, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Dental, Optometry, and other clinical departments as assigned
- Ensures compliance with HRSA requirements, Joint Commission standards, payer requirements, state licensure regulations, and Fenway Health policies
- Serves as the departmental representative on the Leadership Committee
- Represents Fenway Health in statewide behavioral health initiatives, planning groups, and collaborative partnerships as assigned
- Supports grant development, external reporting, and public presentations related to Behavioral Health services
- Provides leadership and supervision
Requirements
- Minimum of Master’s level degree in social work, mental health, or related field
- Independent licensure in Massachusetts
- Work experience with, and interest in, behavioral health issues of the LGBTQIA+ populations
- At least 10 years of work experience working in the behavioral health field
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience leading behavioral health programs, multidisciplinary clinical teams, or integrated behavioral health services, preferably across multiple clinical sites
- Strong supervisory and management experience
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences