Manager Behavioral Health

Position Summary: Responsible for business operations which include, but are not limited to:scheduling and supervision of program staff; communicating with payers for authorization of insurance benefits; managing program operating budget; coordinating business operations and marketing plans. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervises daily partial hospitalization program activities and staff; including evaluation of performance. Coordinates program staff work schedule. Communicates with payers to ensure authorization of insurance benefits. Assists billing office in collection of fees. Participates in multi-disciplinary team planning as appropriate. Monitors program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Assists Director, Behavioral Medicine with development and implementation of business plan: includes marketing activities (regular contact with inpatient psychiatric units, physicians, community mental health centers, and other referral sources) Required: Doctorate or master’s degree in mental health field and licensure to practice psychology, social work, or counseling – OR - Registered Nurse with three years of psychiatric nursing experience and BSN Previous experience in inpatient, partial hospital, or intensive outpatient setting Preferred: Previous work experience in program development Previous teaching experience Previous experience interacting with community members, media, agencies, etc. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 26010772 Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No