About this opportunity
Open Door Care Network lists this Manager of Behavioral Health(LCSW Bi-lingual Spanish) opportunity in westchester county, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Open Door is currently seeking a Manager of Behavioral Health at our Ossining site, working four days per week onsite and one day remotely. The Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for Open Door’s Article 28 LCSW/therapist team. The Manager, Behavioral Health ensures that services are fully integrated across all sites/departments/programs and are provided according to the patient-centered medical home model, with an emphasis on patient-focused, team-based care. Primary responsibilities include staff supervision, behavioral health consultation and direct provision of high-quality evidence-based mental health treatment and substance use counseling to individuals across the lifespan via individual, family and group modalities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STAFF SUPERVISION
Provides individual and group supervision, including clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring to direct reports
Supervises and mentors social work/mental health counseling/marriage and family therapy students, interns, and other behavioral health trainees by providing clinical guidance, professional development, and ongoing performance oversight
Participates in human resource management activities including staff recruitment, orientation/training, competency/performance evaluation programs, and performance improvement activities
Monitors productivity and quality/process measures and implements improvement activities when needed
Conducts chart reviews, data tracking, data reporting, and quality improvement activities
Receives call out notifications and time-off request from staff; notifies site leadership and team members; ensures that patients and notified and visits rescheduled
Provides supervisory and operational coverage for non-direct report staff in the Behavioral Health Department when managers are unavailable (e.g. planned and unplanned absences, meetings) maintaining continuity of services and staff support
Participates in the planning and implementation of team meetings
Collaborates with supervisor to develop, implement and monitor program goals, objectives and quality improvement activities
Addresses and resolves patient/client complaints or concerns and responds to incident reports
Ensures that mental health and substance use services are fully integrated across all sites and lines of business
Participates in the planning of workflows and policies and procedures
Ensures that that staff perform duties in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Open Door and program-specific policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards, guidelines and laws
Perform other duties as assigned
DIRECT CLINICAL CARE
Provides direct clinical care to patients for approximately 2 days per week
Provides clinical diagnosis, assessment and evidence-based behavioral health treatment and substance use counseling to individuals across the lifespan via individual, family and group modalities
Works collaboratively with the patient, primary care team and other service providers to improve patient medical outcomes; communicates regularly with other care team members
Develops treatment plans and goals in collaboration with each patient; ensures the participation of the health care team and other service providers as appropriate
Provides crisis intervention and conducts “Warm Hand Off” assessments as needed
Documents accurately all clinical interventions, diagnosis, symptoms, presenting problems, and applicable information in the Electronic Medical Record
Incorporates health and wellness education and referrals to other providers as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTATION
Maintains current knowledge regarding diagnosis and treatment of mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders
Provides training on mental health and substance use topics including co-occurring disorders
Services as a subject matter expert, providing consultation on patient cases for staff across all departments and disciplines; intervenes directly with patients in complex situations
Participates in, convenes and facilitates inter-disciplinary case conferences
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Current New York State registration and license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of clinical experience required; 8+ years preferred
1 to 3 years of staff management and clinical supervision experience required
SKILLS
Leadership and staff management skills including the ability to coach, mentor, and train staff
Excellent interpersonal skills (active listening, oral communication)
Strong public presentation skills
Highly organized and self-directed, able to multi-task
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high accountability environment
Flexible and exhibits the ability to adapt as situations evolve
Effective in problem solving and exhibits excellent judgment and prioritization
Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, under-served individuals, those lacking access to health care, people who use drugs, and other groups historically experiencing stigmatization
Functions effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Culturally competent/sensitive (racial, ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+, physical ability, etc.) and committed to inclusive, multi-cultural programming
Mastery of computer use, including Microsoft Office applications
Experience using Electronic Medical Records
Strong writing, reading and data analysis skills
Fluent in Spanish
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have valid New York State driver license and daily access to a car
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Manual dexterity and regular hours at computer keyboard
Approximately 75% sitting and 25% walking/standing
Bending and lifting may be required
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on measurable goals and organizational success.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.
Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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