Manager Behavioral Health - Partial Hospitalization

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.
• Captures program staff work schedule.
• Communicates with payers to ensure authorization of insurance benefits.
• Aids billing office in collection of fees.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team planning as appropriate.
• Maintains program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Aids 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).
• Interacts with community (physicians, schools, court agencies, etc.) regarding patient care and treatment planning.

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.