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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers · 3 months ago

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Saginaw, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to oversee the structure of their outpatient behavioral health services. The role focuses on program growth, operational efficiency, and developing programming for patient resilience and wellness, while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for program structure of the behavioral health services for outpatient treatment, focusing on positive outcomes, program growth and development, operational efficiency and fiscal soundness

Develops programming designed to build resilience and wellness for patients and promotes a symbiotic relationship with primary care to meet the needs of patients in most appropriate care level and best utilize scarce specialty resources for those in need

Interacts with department leadership to prepare and implement formal policy, procedure and guidelines associated with clinical services and associated documentation

Maintain quality and efficient clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures

Monitors departmental/staff productivity in relation to budget expectations

Adheres to department policy and programming to meet the needs of patient population, licensing and accreditation standards

Coordinate and compile information/data to produce useful reports of program outcomes and describes performance in relation to charting, documentation and compliance with policy, procedure and other regulations

Complete professional reports that include relevant data, findings, and recommendations per individual, program and department as assigned

Educate staff on matters and topics relevant to programming and regulations

Monitor program and staff performance through supervision, appraisal and monitoring of key areas, including the implementation of a quality and utilization review process that includes regular chart audits and peer review activities

Responsible for oversight of program staffing and job performance

Participates in recruitment and selection, provides orientation and training

Improves and maintains program staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees

Serves as a champion of the Behavioral Health vision and liaison with GLBHC staff and other organizations

Collaborates, reaches out to develop positive relationships with, and partners with community organizations to adequately address community need around assigned Behavioral Health program

Fosters a good working relationship with other disciplines as part of an integrated team

Connects with the public and other community organizations through representation at outreach events

Provides clinical services as needed to ensure there is adequate coverage, including assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, patient consultation, and education

Participates and/or chairs various department functions, committees and department meetings as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed in MichiganDegree in Social WorkBehavioral health experienceManagement experienceBasic Life Support certificationInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work or Master's Degree in psychology or counseling with appropriate accreditation

Licensed in the State of Michigan

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required

Minimum of five years in a behavioral health field

Acts independently; consistently exercises discretion and judgement in performing work

Develop a positive image/presence with the program, the department and the company, exercise confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Ability to promote confidence of service population

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population

Professional attitude/behavior

Demonstrate ability to function as part of the health care team and strong leadership skills

Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently

Full-time, and/or part-time; flexible and varied