Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

Description

Job Summary: 

Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving our community’s health by making quality comprehensive healthcare accessible to all. We strive for a healthy community where everyone is cared for.    

The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health is a member of the Senior Leadership Team that includes other organization-wide Assistant Directors, Directors, and the Executive Director. The Assistant Director of Behavioral Health supports the mission and values of Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) by coordinating the work of the Behavioral Health team. 

Supervisory responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Behavioral Health Team: LCSWs, LSWs, BSWs, administrative supervision of psychiatric providers 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fosters a culture of high trust, collaboration, hospitality, mission-focus, continuous improvement, curiosity and learning across the organization. Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, patients, and community.  
• Collaborates with other assistant directors, supervisees, and others to ensure patients are able to access care in a timely manner.  
• Collaborates closely with other organizational leaders to ensure that patients are experiencing one MCHCC, regardless of point of entry or site of patient care 
• Monitors efficiency and productivity of supervisees.  
• Hires, supervises, reviews staff performance and ends employment for all supervisees in collaboration with HR  
• Hosts needed meetings for BH teams in collaboration with team leads and coordinators.  
• Coordinates Behavioral Health aspects of orientation for new therapists and social workers in collaboration with team leads and coordinators.   
• Helps develop roles of team members to best meet the needs of the organization  
• Helps coordinate needed trainings for teams in collaboration with team leads and coordinators.   
• Functions as AD full time except for 1 weekly patient group or the equivalent of individual patient care (approximately 0.25 FTE in patient care).  
• Works on integrating Behavioral and Social Health, and Social Determinants of Health with primary care, ensuring smooth integration and prompt access to community resources for patients  
• Engages in relevant community partnerships with Oaklawn, CAPS, Bashor, Goshen College and other community partners 
• Addresses patient grievances and issues related to supervisees and areas of operation under purview   
• Refers matters relating to medical care, IT, Front Office/Call Center, site operations and facility to appropriate supervisors (This position does not include primary responsibility of these areas.)  
• Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned 
• This description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities 

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to work collaboratively within the organization 
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong commitment to health equity and addressing social determinants of health. 
• Ability to establish rapport with children and adolescents using age-appropriate, engaging techniques. 
• Cultural humility and sensitivity to the unique needs of individuals from marginalized communities. 
• Flexibility to adapt interventions within a fast-paced, integrated care model. 

Education and Experience:

• Master's level training with appropriate, independent licensure required  
• Knowledge and/or training in trauma-informed care preferred, training supported 
• Motivational Interviewing training preferred, training supported 
• Experience in leadership or supervision required   
• BLS required, training available  

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds 
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work 
• We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package (Retirement plan, health insurance, childcare reimbursement) 
• Opportunities for professional development and growth 
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare experience in our community 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and how your unique background will contribute to our team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Maple City Health Care Center is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients we serve.