Director of Behavioral Health- USVETS Prescott, AZ

Local applicants only. Applications must be completed in entirety.

About the Role

The Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) reports directly to the Executive Director and has the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising all clinical services, including mental health services, to improve quality of life for U.S.VETS clients. The DBH provides overall leadership for Program Coordinators and oversees the development and management of psychological, social work, and ancillary therapies within U.S.VETS' outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion activities for U.S.VETS.
• Ensures appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for outpatient care.
• Plans, oversees, and collaborates on new program initiatives and funding efforts to secure and maintain ongoing funding.
• Available for 24/7 consultation by program staff.
• Oversees recruiting, maintaining, and providing appropriate clinical coverage in the clinical department and collaborates with the program department to ensure 24-hour clinical coverage for clients.
• Hires, trains, directly supervises, and evaluates the Clinical Administrative Coordinator, Program Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Therapists.
• Manages and oversees U.S.VETS' internship program, including task assignment, weekly supervision, and adherence to university and licensing board standards.
• Oversees performance- and competency-based standards for all clinical programs.
• Creates and documents individual and group supervision schedules for the site in accordance with frequency standards defined by national Clinical and Program teams.
• Oversees the medical billing process at the site for clinical services to ensure compliance with regulations and internal U.S.VETS procedures.
• Assures ongoing communication and reporting with outside funders and maintains positive collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintains professional competence and provides records of continuing education activities.
• Oversees quality assessment and improvement activities as required.
• Facilitates weekly clinical and case management meetings.
• Supervises curriculum governing client psychoeducational classes, mental health treatment classes, and substance abuse treatment classes.
• Assumes 100% of the Clinical Administrative Coordinator's role and responsibilities in their absence or position vacancy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social services or another related field required.
• Independently licensed in social services; a minimum of 5 years of employment in an executive-level clinical role at U.S.VETS may substitute for the license requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience of multiple programs and personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer and information systems.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to take general direction, work independently, and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Knowledge and experience working with veterans preferred.
• Ability to travel locally between program sites as needed, as well as periodic national travel for conferences/training.
• Valid driver’s license preferred. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete the provided driver training course.

Pay

$91,928.00 - $127,617.00 annual salary.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with up to 25% travel required. Available for 24/7 on-call consultation.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company matching 401K