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Job Description

Department:
Behavioral Health Manager

Title:

Chief Population Health Officer

Job/Grade: DOL Status:
Exempt

Required Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) / LCPC / LPC

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for leading and directing PCC's mental health/substance abuse services.

• Provide clinical assessment and action plans for patients; identify appropriate resources and follow up on all referrals; participate with multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met; establish formal relationships with community and social service agencies; provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in behavioral medicine; dedicate half of manager time to administrative work and half to clinical practice.
• Maintain 20 patient care hours per week at a designated site as determined by agreement with the Chief Medical Officer and following PCC's policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability during regular business hours.
• Provide onsite mental health consultation regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health treatment options to primary care physicians and allied health providers.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Perform crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, and advocacy as needed for patients.
• Supervise and manage behavioral health personnel.
• Manage and oversee Behavioral Health grants.
• Manage and oversee Westside Healthy Start grant and grant-funded staff.
• Collaborate with Clinical Support Services Manager for peer review, provider quality incentive program, and quality indicators quarterly.
• Recruit and retain qualified behavioral health center staff.
• Effectively handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
• Maintain basic computer skills in MS Word, electronic medical records, email, and internet research.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written communications.

• Demonstrated skills in clinical social work practice and ability to work within a health care team.
• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) / LCPC / LPC.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Knowledge and experience in health administration and policy preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Ability to stand, bend and stretch.
• Ability to travel and maneuver between site locations if needed.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Ability to type for long periods of time.

• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language.