Supportive environments, strong teams, and fulfilling purpose at TCCJob OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Behavioral Health Director to lead our clinical team in delivering high-quality mental health and behavioral care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive clinical expertise, and a passion for improving community health outcomes. This role involves overseeing clinical operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement in behavioral health services.DutiesProvide strategic leadership and oversight of all behavioral health programs, including mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and neurodevelopmental disorder services.Supervise clinical staff, including clinicians, therapists, case managers, and support personnel, ensuring effective team management and professional development.Treats a patient and develops treatment plan according to the needs of the patient's needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder. Oversee patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with HIPAA standards.Implement evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care across programs.Coordinate intake processes, crisis management protocols, group therapy sessions, and family involvement to optimize patient outcomes.Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations including ICD coding standards (ICD-9/10), EMR/EHR management, and medical records documentation.Foster a culturally competent environment that respects diverse backgrounds while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.Requirements Doctoral level degree in Psychiatry or related mental health field Licensed to practice in New York State At least 1 year full-time paid experience in clinical management in an OMH Licensed or FQHC setting. Experience in an integrated behavioral health model and NYS Art 28, 31 and 32 regulations Ability to travel to multiple sites Excellent communication and writing skills, Microsoft Office and computer knowledge needed Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served Bilingual in English and Spanish a plusJoin us in leading innovative behavioral health initiatives that make a meaningful difference in our community's well-being! The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY. Why Join TCC?-Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person-Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)-Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program-Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY-$10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year-403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)-Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off-Manageable Patient Caseloads-Work-Life Balance-Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act-Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance-4 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)-6 Holidays off-New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!-Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO-Patient Centered Medical HomeGet to know the area, includes a cost-of-living calculator! https://www.choosechq.com/live-chq/