Inova Health · 15 hours ago
Manager Behavioral Health Ambulatory Program
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInova Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Manager for their EmPATH and IPAC programs. The Manager will oversee operational leadership, ensure high-quality patient-centered care, and collaborate with clinical teams to enhance performance and address barriers to care.
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Hiring Manager
Ehrin Bitsko
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) and IPAC (Inova Psychiatric Assessment Center), ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality psychiatric care and adherence to program standards
Provide clinical supervision and support to EmPATH therapists and professional development guidance to IPAC team members
Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of staff to maintain a skilled and compassionate workforce aligned with behavioral health best practices
Monitor and enhance program fidelity to the EmPATH model, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and system-wide goals
Drive strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives for both programs, including workflow optimization, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement business strategies that support census management, throughput, and access to care
Maintain strong provider and physician relations to address barriers to satisfaction, performance, and patient care coordination
Analyze performance metrics and patient data to inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
Partner with the Behavioral Health Director to foster cross-departmental collaboration and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree
Minimum of five years' experience post-master's degree in counseling and therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families
BLS from the American Heart Association
LCSW, LPC or licensed Clinical Psychologist
Preferred
2 years post-licensure experience
3 years supervisory/management experience
Ability to foster innovation and drive strategic initiatives that improve patient care, access, and system efficiency
Experience in business operations, including budgeting/productivity management, staffing, performance metrics, and workflow optimization
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Robust team member wellness program
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day
Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
Offering paid time off
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Company
Inova Health
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2016-10-03Grant· $9.5M
Leadership Team
John E. Niederhuber MD
CEO Inova Translational Medicine Institute
Patrick Christiansen, Ph.D
Chief Executive Officer, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Recent News
2025-09-15
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